The best way to keep a bathroom clean and tidy is to have a sanitation checklist – which by the way helps some people who are otherwise not that well organised. A restroom cleaning checklist can help organise and keep cleanliness in a safe and healthy environment in various types of properties like homes, offices, and hospitality venues. If you’ve never created a bathroom cleaning checklist before, you may want to keep reading because we have one you can use as an example for yours.
To have a clean bathroom, it’s good to have a detailed bathroom cleaning checklist that specifically describes each single task from daily maintenance to deep cleaning. A full toilet cleaning checklist usually includes cleaning tasks like scrubbing the toilet with a toilet brush, using baking soda to get rid of tough stains and rinsing thoroughly for best results. In order for the whole process to be organised well, consider having a bathroom cleaning log (yes, why not) to track what you’ve done and be consistent.
Don’t forget the often missed areas like air vents, cabinets, mirrors and doors that also need attention. Scrubbing the floors and other bathroom surfaces should be part of your cleaning checklist to avoid grime buildup. With a full bathroom checklist in place, keeping your bathroom clean and hygienic is a breeze.
Your checklist must be divided into four separate categories (daily, weekly, monthly, and annual), and you should execute each category at its time period to the letter:
Daily tasks checklist:
- Start your daily cleaning routine by replacing all the dirty towels with clean and fresh ones.
- Once you are done washing your hands and face and brushing your teeth, grab a soft cloth and wipe the sink, mirror, and faucet clean.
- You should also spray your shower cabin with a specialized sanitation detergent to prevent the accumulation of harmful particles such as germs and bacteria.
- Finish your daily chores by mopping the floor.
Weekly tasks checklist:
- Every Saturday or Sunday, you should empty the garbage bin that you keep in your bathroom.
- Wipe the mirror with a glass cleaning solution.
- After you make your morning bath, wash clean your shower or bathtub. This way, you will prevent the buildup of soap scum, dirt, and dust.
- If you have a shower curtain, you would want to take it down and launder it.
- Spray sanitizer into your toilet bowl and leave it to stay for five to ten minutes before you wash it clean.
- Wipe the surface of the toilet seat with a disinfection solution.
- Pour vinegar into the drains to eliminate potential clogs.
- Last but not least, you can clean your toothbrush holder.
- Also, once every two to three weeks, it might be a good idea to hire a professional cleaning company to come and thoroughly sanitize the hard-to-reach areas of your bathroom.
Monthly tasks checklist:
- The monthly cleaning of your bathroom will be quite time-consuming as you will have to turn extra attention to some of your bathroom features.
- Start the sanitation process by washing your rubber non-slip bath mat.
- Take off your curtain rod and clean it meticulously with an anti-bacterial sanitation product.
- Do the same with the towel hangers and rods.
- Wipe clean the ceiling and walls, and if your bathroom has a window, clean it as well (don’t forget to clean the window frame).
- Take down the light fixtures to dust, wash, and clean them – you’ll be surprised how much dust there is.
- Use a duster to clean the ventilation shafts of the room, and use a little soaked microfiber cloth to remove all the dust from the fan.
- Vacuum the floor, and when done, mop it thoroughly to pick up any remaining dust and dirt traces.
Annual tasks checklist:
- It’s a good practice to do the annual cleaning during your household spring cleaning routine.
- Replace all your towels with new ones.
- Use a specialized soap scum remover to get rid of the residual scum that you have missed throughout the year.
- Wipe walls and ceiling, and mop the floor; don’t forget to clean the grout between the tiles with an old toothbrush – they tend to accumulate dirt.
- Sanitize the vents and fan.
- Last, reseal your flooring to protect it from the foot traffic.
As you can see, maintaining your bathroom in top-notch condition isn’t that hard if you follow a properly organized sanitation plan and once in a while perform a deep clean.
