How To Clean Bathroom: The Ultimate Guide

As one of the most frequently used areas of your home, the bathroom can quickly become a hub for soap scum, grime, germs, bacteria, and mold, making it feel like one of the most challenging rooms to maintain. 

However, despite all the cleaning challenges, a clean bathroom is not just a luxury; it is a necessity for a healthy and comfortable home. The good news? Cleaning and disinfecting bathroom doesn't have to be stressful or even time-consuming.

With a simple, step-by-step approach and top-notch bathroom cleaning products, deep cleaning your bathroom and eliminating germ hotspots can be quicker and easier than you think. 

Whether you're tackling stubborn stains, dingy grout, or a grimy toilet, this ultimate guide will walk you through how to clean your bathroom and transform it into a fresh, spotless space. 

Gather your bathroom cleaning supplies

Before scrubbing, have all bathroom cleaning tools ready. This ensures a faster, efficient bathroom hygiene process, giving every surface the necessary attention. Here’s what you’ll need:

Cleaning tools: 

• Microfiber cloths or rags
• Toilet brush
• Scrub brush or sponge 
• Mop and broom 

Cleaning supplies: 

• Dettol glass cleaner
• Dettol bathroom cleaner spray
• Multi-purpose floor cleaner (liquid)
• Dettol disinfectant surface spray

Additional items:

• Rubber gloves
• Squeegee

Pre-cleaning preparation

Before diving into scrubbing and disinfecting, a little preparation can make your bathroom cleaning much more efficient.

• Remove all items from countertops, shower shelves, and the back of the toilet—this includes toothbrush holders, soap dishes, shampoos, and any décor. Toss used towels, bath mats, and rugs into the laundry.
• Open a window or turn on the exhaust fan to ensure proper ventilation, especially when using strong cleaning products. 
• Give the bathroom a quick sweep, dusting, or vacuuming to pick up hair, dust, and debris from the toilet, baseboards, counters, light fixtures, floor, and even the edges of the bathtub. This prevents dirt from getting pushed around later when mopping or wiping surfaces. 

The best way to clean bathroom: Step-by-step guide 

Here’s how to clean your bathroom:

1. Vacuum and remove bathmats and towels

Start by taking out all bathmats, rugs, and used towels from the bathroom. Shake them out outside if needed, then place them in the laundry to be washed and dried. Use a vacuum to quickly pick up hair, dust, and debris from the floor. This clears the space and prevents dirt from spreading during deep cleaning.

2. Dust and/or vacuum from top to bottom 

Grab a microfiber cloth or duster and tackle the highest surfaces that require dusting. This includes light fixtures, countertops, the exterior of the toilet, and baseboards. If possible, use a stick vacuum instead of dusting; this is especially effective for the toilet's exterior, baseboards, and, specifically, the floors.

3. Clean the glass and mirror 

Spray Dettol glass cleaner onto mirrors and any glass surfaces until a light mist appears on the surface. Wipe with a microfiber cloth using circular motions to avoid streaks. Focus on the corners where dust and grime tend to accumulate. Be sure to switch sides on your cloth and buff to a dry, shiny finish. Additionally, you can also use a squeegee to keep things streak-free. 

4. Shine faucets and fixtures

Next, spray faucets, handles, and showerheads with a Dettol bathroom cleaner spray. Let it sit for atleast 5 minutes to break down tough stains, water spots, soap scums, grime and kill 99% of germs and bacteria. 

Use a small scrub brush or sponge to clean dirt from the seams of fixtures. Then, dry these areas with a clean cloth to achieve a sparkling, polished finish that makes your bathroom look fresh and well-maintained.

5. Clean counters 

Clear everything off the countertops, including toiletries and decor. Spray the surface with a Dettol disinfectant surface spray, focusing on corners and around sink edges where grime tends to accumulate, and allow it to air dry to leave the counters spotless, sanitized, and ready for use. 

6. Scrub sinks and tubs/showers

Apply Dettol bathroom cleaner spray to sinks, tubs, and shower walls. Let it sit for a few minutes, then use a moistened, non-abrasive scrubber to gently scrub the sink, tub, and shower walls, paying special attention to stained or textured areas. Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove all remaining dirt and residue from cleaning products. 

7. Clean the toilet

Apply toilet bowl cleaner inside the bowl, ensuring it reaches under the rim. Let it sit for a few minutes while you spray the outside of the toilet with Dettol disinfectant surface spray.

Afterwards, scrub with a toilet brush to eliminate stubborn stains, then flush to leave your toilet sparkling clean. Wipe down the seat, lid, handle, and base with a Disinfectant multi-surface wipe for a complete, germ-free clean.

8. Clean the floor

Vacuum the bathroom floor, making sure to reach all corners to remove hair, dust, and debris. For the baseboards, use a Disinfectant multi-surface wipe, but remember to dispose of them properly – don’t flush them. 

Then, mop the floor using a Multi-purpose floor cleaner (liquid) that is safe for your tile type.  Remember that cleaning the bathroom floor should be the last step on your to-do list, so it stays clean and tidy.

9. Disinfect where necessary

Apply Disinfectant surface spray or use several Multi-surface wipes on frequently touched surfaces or particularly dirty spots, like cabinet and faucet handles, doorknobs, and the toilet seat. 

10. Finishing touches 

Finish your bathroom-cleaning routine by emptying the trash can and wiping down the lid if applicable. Refill the soap dispensers to ensure no one runs out when it's most needed. Verify that toilet paper and other essential items are adequately stocked. Finally, return your clean bath mats and hang fresh towels.