How to Clean Your Bathroom Effectively in 10 Minutes or Less

If you have company coming over soon or you just want to finish cleaning the bathroom quickly, I’m here to help you with a simple yet effective routine. Some time ago, I figured out a way to get mine bathroom clean while I get ready in the morning. However, it can be used at any time during the day.

Best of all, it’s hassle-free, so if you’re among them 38% of people who avoid cleaning places like the bathroom because it can be dirty, this can help. All you will need are these few simple steps and these few common household items. For more cleaning tips, check out how to wash bed linen the right way and how to clean the kitchen in 15 minutes.

Collect bathroom cleaners

What makes this cleaning routine so effective is that I keep the cleansers in my bathroom, ready to go. Under the bathroom sink or tucked away in the linen closet, keep:

• Disinfectant wipes
• A toilet brush
• A non-scrubbing shower and bath cleaner (I love it Mega Bubble Cleansing Shower Foam)
• A sponge
• Glass cleaner
• Paper towels
• Brush with disposable cleaning pads (like Swiffer)
• Rubber gloves (optional)

How to clean the bathroom quickly

Now that you have everything ready to go, you just need to do some cleaning tasks with all the other things you do in the morning.

• Spray and soak: As soon as you enter the bathroom, spray the bathtub or shower with the cleaner. Let it soak in while you move on to the next step.
• Flush the toilet: Spray the inside of the toilet bowl with bathtub cleaner (yes, it works on toilets, too), then wipe the outside with disinfectant wipes.
• Wipe and rinse the shower: Then, sponge the tub and/or shower and rinse the surfaces while you wait for the water to heat up for the shower or tub.
• Flush the toilet: After getting dressed, run the toilet brush around the toilet bowl a few times and flush.
• Clean the mirror: Before you brush your teeth, spray the mirror with a cleaning agent. While brushing your teeth with one hand, use the other hand to wipe the mirror with a paper towel.
• Wipe down the sink and counter: After you do your hair, shave, or put on makeup, take a disinfectant wipe and wipe down the sink, faucet, and counter.
• Quickly swipe across the floor: As you prepare to leave the bathroom, wipe the floors with another mop and throw away the cleaning pad.

Now, of course, you’ll only need to clean the shower and/or tub once a week, but the other items in your bathroom that need to be cleaned daily can easily be incorporated into your daily routine. You can even follow these steps to quickly clean the bathroom before company comes over.

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