Bathroom Cleaning Tips That Professional Cleaners Swear By

Achieve a Spa-Like Shine in Your Own Bathroom

The bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in any home, and it can also be one of the most challenging to keep clean. From soap scum to mildew, it’s a constant battle. As professional cleaners, we’ve developed a system to clean bathrooms efficiently and effectively. Here are some of our top tips to help you maintain a sparkling clean bathroom.

1. Work from Top to Bottom

This is a golden rule of cleaning. Start by dusting light fixtures, vents, and the top of your medicine cabinet. This ensures that any dust and debris you knock down will be cleaned up as you work your way down to the floors. This simple strategy prevents you from having to re-clean surfaces.

2. Let Your Cleaners Do the Work

Don't waste your energy scrubbing relentlessly. The key to tackling tough soap scum and grime is to let your cleaning products do the heavy lifting. Spray your shower, tub, and toilet with your chosen cleaner and let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes before you start scrubbing. This gives the product time to break down the dirt, making your job much easier.

3. Use a Squeegee After Every Shower

The best way to fight soap scum is to prevent it from building up in the first place. Keep a squeegee in your shower and take 30 seconds to wipe down the glass and tile walls after each use. This simple habit will dramatically reduce the amount of scrubbing you need to do later.

4. Don't Forget the Grout

Dirty grout can make an otherwise clean bathroom look dingy. An old toothbrush and a paste of baking soda and water is a powerful combination for scrubbing grout lines. For tougher stains, a specialized grout cleaner may be necessary. Remember to seal your grout once it's clean to protect it from future stains.

5. Shine Your Fixtures

Once everything is clean, the final touch is to make your fixtures shine. A microfiber cloth is perfect for buffing faucets, shower heads, and handles to a streak-free shine. For extra sparkle and to help repel water spots, you can use a bit of wax paper to polish chrome fixtures.

6. Tackle the Toilet Last

Clean the toilet from the top down, starting with the tank and handle, then the lid, the seat, and finally the bowl. Use a disinfectant cleaner and pay special attention to the base and the floor around the toilet. Using a separate cloth for the toilet is a good practice to prevent cross-contamination.

By following these tips, you can keep your bathroom looking and feeling fresh. And for those times when you need a truly deep clean, CretuCleans is proud to offer professional cleaning services to residents of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and Chamblee. Contact us today to get your bathroom looking its absolute best!