For bathroom or washroom cleaning, you need:
- Rubber gloves (separate gloves must be used to clean the bathrooms and washrooms).
- All Purpose cleaner (spray bottle)
- Toilet bowl Cleaner (goes in the bowl under the rim).
- Start Remove all the items that don't belong to the bathroom, such as clothes, cups, and trash. Also move out any little side tables or movable storage cabinets so that you can clean under them. Make sure the door is open and the fan is on to ensure proper ventilation.
- Remove the dust start from the top down. Clean cobwebs in the corners of the bathroom, and brush other dust and dirt directly onto the floor to sweep up later. A duster works great for this, but you can also use the broom.
- Clean the toilet:
- Spray the toilet with all purpose cleaner from the top to the bottom.
- Use the toilet bowl cleaner and put under the toilet bowl rim.
- Start wipe off the toilet using the paper towel and don’t forget the toilet base and use the tooth brush for the hard to reach areas.
- Last step is to clean the toilet bowl using the toilet bowl brush.
- Clean the walls, windows and/or ceiling. If you have mold on the ceiling start with spraying a water bleach/disinfectant solution on it and let it rest for a couple of minutes, do the same with the walls (if they are tiles) or use another cleaning product. With a sponge or a clean rag, scrub the tile surfaces you've sprayed. Rinse it carefully to avoid any stripes and dry it with a clean rag.
- It's a good idea to wear rubber gloves while you're scrubbing, to keep your hands from drying out if you're using harsh products.
- Clean the shower. Spray cleaning product on the shower walls, and the shower head and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Spray cleansers made especially for getting rid of soap scum work very well on tubs that haven't been cleaned in a while.
- For hard water areas that are prone to green and rust-colored stains, a cleanser made for eliminating calcium, lime and rust is probably what you need. Never use abrasive cleaners or green abrasive scrub pads or steel wool on porcelain fixtures, as they will quickly dull the finish.
- Soak the showerhead. If eventually the showerhead becomes quite clogged with hard water build up or soap scum, you can remove it and soak it overnight in a vinegar/water mixture, and then clean with a toothbrush.
- Go back over the shower and scrub the walls, faucet and shower head, rinse well with the hottest water and or dry with a towel. You can shine the faucet with a paper towel or a towel.
- Don't forget the shower curtain; it is also prone to mildew. A solution of about 2/3 water, 1/3 bleach in a spray bottle can be handy for getting rid of mildew spots. Or you can take it down and wash it in hot water with a small amount of soap and bleach.
- Clean the sink and counter area. Scrub all the soap scum and toothpaste off with a small amount of cleaner, rinsing your sponge thoroughly as you go along. Don't forget to clean your trashcan, tissue holder and other items which regularly remain in your bathroom.
Note: *An old toothbrush or cotton swabs can be handy for getting the junk out from between the tap and handles.
- Be sure never to clean the sink and counter area with the same rag or paper towel you used to clean the toilet. This can spread leftover disease-causing germs to your sink and counter area. To prevent this you can use a specific rag which you use to clean only the toilet.
- Wipe off the fronts and tops of cabinets and drawers. You'll probably want to use hot, soapy water for this purpose. If you're worried about germs on these surfaces, add a bit of bleach to your soapy water.
- Clean the mirror. Use cleaner, rinse it and wipe the excessive water off with a towel or squeegee. To add a shine to your mirror, add bit vinegar to the water. If just cleaning with water wipe with a towel after.
- Sweep and mop the floor as described before.