How to Clean Your Bathroom
Use these five cleaning tips to spiff up your bathroom—each one takes 20 minutes or less
Is there anything more satisfying than stepping foot into a sparkling clean bathroom? For clean freaks, this might take the cake. We trust you already know about the basics like clean tiles and a sanitized toilet. Below, CR also highlights some of the extra spring cleaning chores you might have overlooked—perfectly tidy drawers, pristine grooming tools, glass doors that make you look twice, and showerhead nozzles so unclogged you can practically swim in them.
We’ve clocked ourselves performing each task and found that you can complete each in 20 minutes or less. If you stretch this bathroom spring cleaning checklist over five days, you’ll have it enviably clean by the week’s end. You can use that extra time to peruse other tips in our spring cleaning guide that covers every other room in your home.
Descale Your Showerhead
Look up—is your showerhead clogged up with scaly mineral deposits? If it’s a metal showerhead, place it in a pot with a solution of one part vinegar to eight parts water, bring it to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Clean and Organize Your Bathroom Drawers
Toss out expired sunscreen and old cosmetics, vacuum the drawer or wipe it clean with a damp cloth, and reorganize. If you don’t already have drawer organizers, consider getting acrylic trays. Having a designated spot for everything helps keep the drawer tidy. Bonus: Declutter and organize the cabinet under the sink, too (we have tips).
Clean Your Hair Dryer’s Filter
Not only is a dirty hair dryer grody to look at, but a clogged vent can make the dryer overheat and damage your hair, causing breakage and split ends. Keep it clean and cool(ish) in three easy steps.
- Unplug the hair dryer and locate the dryer’s vent filter, which is generally on the back end. Take off the cover simply by unclasping or unscrewing.
- Run the filter under running water to remove hair, dust, lint, and debris. Use an old toothbrush to gently scrub any stubborn spots. Dry it completely before replacing it on the dryer.
- If any dust or debris got past the filter and onto the vent, gently vacuum it with the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner.
Apply Rain-X to Shower Doors
Just like it does on your car’s windshield, Rain-X will repel the water on your shower door to keep it clean longer. Apply a coat to freshly cleaned shower doors. If there’s soap scum built up, first mix a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to the door with a nonabrasive sponge, rubbing gently; rinse with white vinegar.
Clean Your Toothbrush Holder
According to NSF, a product testing, inspection, and certification organization based in Michigan, the toothbrush holder is the third-germiest spot in the home. If it’s dishwasher-safe, just pop it in with a load of your dishes. If not, hand-wash it with hot soapy water, rinse it, and wipe it with a disinfecting wipe.
If your manual toothbrush’s bristles are frayed, or it has been in use for several months, use it as a handy scrubber to clean grout and various crevices in your bathroom and elsewhere. If you use an electric toothbrush, give the base a scrub and wipe down the charging stand too.
Bonus: Clean your actual toothbrush. If you have a manual toothbrush that you’ve owned for a while and the bristles have softened or frayed, it might make sense to simply replace it. You can do the same for brush heads on electric models.
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