Spring Cleaning: The Bathroom

Well, we have tackled the kitchen, now to the next busiest and thus also gets the dirtiest- The Bathroom. Now like the kitchen, the bathroom probably gets cleaned often- would you say at LEAST once a week maybe more. I know I clean my bathroom every week from top to bottom and try to wipe down the sink, counter and toilet seat daily (I say try here because lets face it- although I try it doesn't usually get done everyday). So like the kitchen- the most effort will be the cleaning out cabinets and purging, reorganizing will be the biggest task.

• First start from top to bottom, that way we are not cleaning to re-clean again later. get your trusty duster and dust ceiling, corners, light fixtures, etc.
• If your light fixtures are dirty they might need a spray with your favorite glass cleaner (vinegar works well) or if they are really bad it might be time to take them down and hand wash in them sink. Just be sure they are 100% dry before replacing them.
• Then clean the mirrors.
• Next start by emptying your medicine cabinets.
• Wipe out the cabinets before putting stuff back in.
• Now is the time to take stock of what you have and what you use. Trash anything you haven't used in a while and check expiration dates on medicines. Outdated or half-used older medicines should be removed and discarded properly.
• Put items back in an organized manner so you can see everything and access it easily.
• Now tackle the drawers and the under the sink cabinet. Again take everything out and wipe down inside drawers and cabinets.
• Again really look at what you have and if you use it. Put items back in organized manner and make sure everything is accessible.
• If you have a linen closet with toiletries that is not in the bathroom, you may want to stock under the sink with some extra items like rolls of toilet paper, tissues and paper towels for those little emergencies.
• Go through your make up and toss anything you have had for over a year, whether you use it or not, makeup does have a shelf-life and using old makeup may lead to break-outs and other skin irritations. Toss any make-up you no longer use- you know the lipstick you were in love with last fall and now can't stand.
• Clean the counter tops, sink and faucets.
• Now onto the toilet- scrub that baby down- inside and out.
• Next the shower- scrub the shower and then the tub- be sure to get those grout lines. (an old toothbrush works great for this)
• Take down the cloth shower curtain and run through the washing machine and re-hang or replace the plastic liner.
• Then wash the floors and toss any washable mats/rugs into the washing machine.
• Wash any decorate towels in the washing machine and re-hang.

Now enjoy a clean bathroom for about 5 minutes before the kids or the hubby trashes it again. :)


Here's How to Use Vingegar to Clean your Bathroom.