| One of the rooms in the house that frequently needs | | | | Make sure it is the plastic type that won't damage |
| attention is the bathroom. Stuff is left on the | | | | the surface. |
| counter, towels on the floor, and mirrors have water | | | | To rinse the walls and tub, use a large plastic cup or |
| marks. In the same way as with any room, if you | | | | a small clean bucket. If you have one of the shower |
| take a gradual approach to cleaning the room, you | | | | accessories, a hose that is detachable, it will make |
| can have a clean and germ-free bathroom in a brief | | | | the rinsing much easier. Place the soap and shampoo |
| amount of time. | | | | back on the shower wall shelves. |
| 1. Countertops | | | | 3. Toilet |
| The counter gets filled with so many things quickly, | | | | Put away anything that is on the back of the toilet. |
| and it becomes really untidy. To begin with, remove | | | | Clean the back of the tank. When cleaning the |
| everything off the counter. Clean it using a spray | | | | outside part of the toilet surfaces, use a spray |
| cleaner, whatever type you prefer. Don't forget the | | | | cleaner that contains bleach. Use paper towels |
| backsplash. Wash the sink, and rinse all surfaces well | | | | instead of rags to clean the outside and throw the |
| with water. | | | | rags away when done. Disinfectant or bleach wipes |
| Clean the mirror next while the counter is cleared. | | | | are excellent. |
| Window cleaner is absolutely necessary, or a solution | | | | Apply a good cleaning solution in the toilet bowl, and |
| of vinegar and water, as a backup. The ratio of | | | | let it sit for a few minutes. Then use the long-handled |
| vinegar to water is 1 to 3. You can put the solution in | | | | toilet brush and scrub the toilet. Flush it out a couple |
| a spray bottle. | | | | of times to rinse. |
| Now, look at items you took off the counter. If you | | | | Now spray the solution on the toilet seat on upper |
| feel that it is okay for them to be there, then put | | | | and underside with the spray cleaner and wipe off. |
| them back neatly. If not, put them in the cabinet or | | | | Make sure you also clean the rim of the toilet bowl |
| drawer or wherever they belong. And throw away | | | | and behind the bolts that hold the seat on. With |
| anything that cannot be used anymore. | | | | another clean paper towel, spray and wipe the toilet |
| Lay toothbrushes on a clean paper towel while the | | | | lid from top to bottom. |
| toothbrush holder is being washed with dish | | | | Spray and wipe the bottom of the tank and also the |
| detergent. Scum stacks up quickly in the bottom and | | | | base where it bolts to the floor. This area is always |
| is unsanitary, so clean it out! | | | | where dirt sticks around. |
| 2. Shower and Tub | | | | 4. Floor |
| Take away anything that need to be washed from | | | | The worst is mostly over now. The next thing to be |
| the inside of the shower stall and put it in the | | | | cleaned is the floor. Take baskets or hampers out of |
| hamper. Remove bars of soap, shampoo, or razors | | | | the room if necessary. Use a broom or dust mop to |
| from the shower shelves. | | | | sweep the floor. Then mop the floor and rinse. |
| Once more, use your preferred cleaner and spray it | | | | Finally, you're finished! Set clean towels on the racks, |
| on the walls of the shower and the tub. You may | | | | and maybe some fresh potpourri in a bowl on the |
| need to let the cleaner sit for a quite a while. Use a | | | | counter. You can now enjoy your clean and |
| soft scrubbing sponge and start at the top of the | | | | organized bathroom and go do something that's a lot |
| shower walls and work all the way downwards. For | | | | more fun! |
| tough spots, little kitchen scrappers works quite well. | | | | |