A bathroom deep cleaning goes beyond your regular wipe-downs and surface cleaning. It’s a thorough scrubbing and sanitization of all the nooks and crannies that harbor grime, mold, and mildew. Here’s what a typical deep clean involves:
Declutter and remove everything: Take out all bath products, toiletries, laundry baskets, rugs, and anything else that can obstruct your cleaning. This gives you clear access to all surfaces.
Tackle the toilet: This is the germiest spot in the bathroom. Wear gloves and disinfect thoroughly, inside and out, paying attention to the bowl, seat, lid, and base. Use a toilet cleaner specifically designed to kill bacteria and remove stains. Consider descaling if hard water buildup is an issue.
Deep clean the shower/bathtub: Scrub the entire surface, including walls, floor, fixtures, and especially the corners and crevices where soap scum and mildew like to hide. Use a suitable cleaner according to your shower/bathtub material (e.g., acrylic cleaner for acrylic tubs). Don’t forget the showerhead and drain!
Don’t forget the sink: Clean the faucet, basin, and countertop. Remove any toothpaste splatter, soap scum, and hard water stains. Disinfect and polish the faucet.
Grout rescue: Grout between tiles is prone to discoloration and mold growth. Apply a grout cleaner or bleach solution (ensure proper ventilation!), following the instructions carefully. Scrub with a grout brush and rinse well. Consider re-sealing the grout for lasting protection.
Mirror, mirror on the wall: Wipe down the mirror with a glass cleaner for a streak-free shine. Remove any toothpaste splatter or watermarks.
Light fixtures and exhaust fan: Dust and wipe down light fixtures and the exhaust fan cover. For the fan, you can even remove the cover (safely!) and clean the blades for better ventilation.
Floors: Sweep or vacuum to remove loose dirt and hair. Then, mop the floor with a disinfectant cleaner suitable for your floor type (e.g., tile cleaner for ceramic tiles). Don’t forget the corners and baseboards!
