How to Deep Clean a Bathroom

When it comes to cleaning a bathroom, there are certain things that get done on a daily or weekly basis, like wiping down countertops, spot cleaning the toilet, and general cleaning. While these tasks are needed to keep a bathroom tidy, it's a good idea to clean a little more deeply once every month or two. By deep cleaning a few forgotten areas, you'll keep the water running smoothly and help keep the air in your bathroom more fresh and clean.

This homemade soap scum cleaner only requires two ingredients but cuts through soap scum and buildup with ease. You can use it to clean just about everything in your bathroom, including your bathtub, shower, faucets, countertops, and even your toilet!

Add the vinegar and dish liquid to a spray bottle and shake well before each use.

Take the work out of cleaning your bathtub and shower and cut through the soap scum and buildup with ease. Start by wetting down the entire area and then spray your tub and shower liberally with soap scum cleaner. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Use a scrub brush to work the soapy mixture into the surface and then rinse with warm water. For tough spots, let the cleaner sit a bit longer and then scrub and rinse clean.

Your showerhead can become clogged with mildew and lime buildup after time, making the water less clean and the water pressure much lighter. The good news is that it's pretty easy to get your showerhead clean without a lot of fuss. Simply fill a bowl with vinegar and place your showerhead jets in the vinegar for about 15 to 30 minutes. Then, scrub the jets lightly with a scrub brush and let water run through the showerhead to rinse it clean.

Your bathroom faucets need to be cleaned to keep them running properly as well. After time, lime and mildew can keep water from flowing well, and you can start to get bits of mildew and limescale in the water that you are brushing your teeth with.

To get your faucets clean, fill a plastic baggie with vinegar and pull it up over the faucet. Secure the baggie with a binder clip or elastic band and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the baggie and pour the vinegar down the drain, which will help clean that as well. Use a small scrub brush or old toothbrush to give your faucet a scrub and then run warm water for a few minutes to rinse the lines.

Toilets are known as the dirtiest item in the bathroom and typically get a little scrub here and there. They can also get a buildup of lime and scum under the rim, which can cause the water to not rinse the bowl as well during flushing.

To get your toilets really clean, spray the entire bowl and inner rim with soap scum cleaner and let it sit for 10 minutes. The vinegar and soap mixture will loosen any lime and scum that has built up. Use a toilet brush to scrub and flush to rinse. Make sure to rinse your toilet brush with hot water as well.

One of the items in the bathroom that gets overlooked during cleaning is the exhaust fan. It's a good idea to vacuum your exhaust vents every month or two to remove any dust, lint, and debris that may accumulate during use. This will help to keep the air in your bathroom much cleaner since bacteria and mildew can accumulate in the lint and dust that sits in your exhaust fan.

While you are deep cleaning your bathroom, why not take a few minutes to get your space organized as well? Bathroom counters and drawers can easily become overrun and unorganized with all of the toiletries and items that we need to take care of ourselves. Take a few moments to toss empty or unwanted items and find a place for each item that lives in your bathroom to make getting ready and taking care of yourself just a little less hectic.

Use a makeup organizer to corral all of your toiletries, makeup, and makeup brushes.

Use drawer organizers to corral hair accessories, nail clippers, cotton swabs, flossers, and different creams.

Use a shelving unit to store towels and items like your iron and/or clothes steamer if you are short on storage.