How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Homemakers

Inside: A clean bathroom doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s a simple step-by-step deep cleaning guide to refresh your space and serve your family—one task at a time. 

Who wouldn’t love to walk into a beautifully clean bathroom every day? A tidy, well-kept bathroom brings a sense of calm and order to our homes—and it’s a blessing to our families too.

Tidying your bathroom daily really does make deep cleaning so much easier. If you’re also keeping up with a simple weekly clean—wiping down the sink and counters, cleaning the toilet, and giving the floors a quick mop—then a more thorough deep clean about once a month is usually all that’s needed.

My 5 Minute Daily Bathroom Tidy – helps keep things manageable day to day, and if you’re looking for the tools I use and love, I’ve shared them in My Favorite Cleaning Products & Tools. When you do that monthly deep clean, it’s a great time to declutter a drawer or two to stay on top of things and keep the space running smoothly.

Supplies You’ll Need:

• Vacuum with floor and duster attachments
• Bucket
• Cleaning solution
• Rags
• Window cleaner
• Paper towels
• Rubber gloves (optional)

Below is how I typically deep clean my bathroom, step by step:

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1. Let your washer help you out.

Wash your shower curtain and liner. Shake out and toss any machine-washable rugs in the wash too. Wash or vacuum window treatments, and if you have blinds, take them down and give them a good cleaning.

2. Clean the windows and screens.

I like to vacuum the screens first, then wipe them down with a damp cloth.

3. Vacuum fan vents and light fixtures.

Remove washable parts from light fixtures, clean, and reassemble. While you’re looking up, check for cobwebs.

4. Dust everything up high and low.

Use your vacuum’s duster attachment to clean baseboards, photo frames, and flat surfaces. Don’t forget the tops of doorways and high shelves.

5. Mix a cleaning solution.

Use it to wash down countertops, sinks, light switch plates, tub decks, and faucets. Don’t skip the outside of the toilet—especially the back and all the way down to the floor. If possible, remove the toilet seat to clean thoroughly underneath.

6. Scrub the shower or tub.

You can even do this while you’re in the shower. Straighten up toiletries as you go. If you use a non-toxic cleaner, it’s safe to do while showering. No handheld sprayer? Keep a plastic cup in the shower to rinse the walls. Don’t forget to clean the outside of any glass doors.

7. Clean the toilet bowl.

Get under the rim with a brush or sponge. For an extra-deep clean, sprinkle in some Bon Ami and scrub with gloves. Or pour a cup of vinegar and a generous sprinkle of baking soda into the bowl overnight—then scrub in the morning.

8. Wipe baseboards.

Use a damp cloth or wood cleaner, depending on your surface.

9. Clean the cabinet exteriors and hardware.

Give the knobs and drawer pulls a good wipe down too.

10. Dust and clean decorative items.

Wipe down photos, shelves, and knickknacks.

11. Clean the mirrors.

A simple glass cleaner works well.

12. Wash the bathroom door and doorknob.

These are often overlooked but touched frequently.

13. Vacuum and mop the floor.

I like to wash the floor on my hands and knees during a deep clean (a mop is fine for weekly cleanups). If getting down on the floor isn’t an option, try wiping along the edges by hand and mopping the center.

14. Add finishing touches.

Hang up fresh towels, refill soap dispensers, replace toothbrushes if needed, and restock supplies. I love adding fresh flowers or a new candle—something simple that makes the room feel welcoming. I often keep a few clear glass votives on hand for just this purpose.

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This whole routine will likely take under two hours, depending on the size of your bathroom. You can also break it up over a few days, but I find there’s something satisfying about finishing it all in one go when I can.

As you clean, think about the blessing this space is—and what a gift it is to serve your family in this way. Every home will look different when it comes to cleanliness, and that’s okay. I encourage you, especially if you’re married, to talk with your husband about his expectations and work together to create a peaceful, orderly space that blesses your home.

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