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As one of the leading house cleaning services that prioritizes health, we advocate for using natural cleaning alternatives. Here are some proven eco-friendly bathroom cleaning supplies to restore that shine:

• Distilled white vinegar
• Baking soda
• Disinfectant spray
• Nylon brush
• Old toothbrush
• Microfiber cloths
• Squeegee
• Empty spray bottles

How to Clean Your Bathroom Like the Pros

Learning how to clean a bathroom like a professional is straightforward with our expert tips. Our experience cleaning thousands of bathrooms, kitchens, and homes across North America makes us uniquely qualified to recommend the best tools and products for effective bathroom cleaning.

Trash Can

1. Wipe down the inside and outside with a nylon scrubber dampened with vinegar.
2. Rinse off any residue and dry the trash can with a towel.
3. Spray the inside of the can with disinfectant and let it dry before replacing the trash bag.

Cabinets, Drawers, and Medicine Cabinets

1. Remove every item and wipe down the inside with warm, soapy water.
2. Wipe off any dirt and cleaning residue with a damp cloth.
3. Clean the outside, including drawer pulls and cabinet knobs.
4. Let the drawer or cabinet air dry while you sort and organize the contents.

Mirrors

1. Mix two cups of water with half a cup of distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle.
2. Spray your eco-friendly glass cleaner on the mirrors.
3. Wipe the mirrors clean using a dry microfiber cloth in a side-to-side motion.
4. Wipe down the mirror frames with a damp cloth.
5. Polish the mirrors to a sparkling shine using a dry microfiber towel.

Tile and Other Surfaces

1. Mix half a cup of white vinegar, two cups of water, and half a teaspoon of liquid soap in a bucket.
2. Wet a microfiber cloth with the cleaner and wipe down the tile, walls, and flat surfaces.
3. Run the shower at the hottest temperature for five minutes to build steam.
4. Turn off the shower, close the bathroom door, and let the bathroom steam for 20 minutes.
5. Use several damp microfiber cloths to finish cleaning the bathroom surfaces.

Grout

1. Mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water in a medium bowl.
2. Dip a toothbrush in the grout cleaner and scrub away the dirt.
3. Rinse the grout with hot water or wipe it off with a clean, damp cloth.
4. Check out our official grout cleaning guide for stubborn buildup and stains.
5. Seal the grout yearly to prevent buildup and mold.

Shower Curtain and Liner

1. Run the shower curtain and liner through the wash unless the tags state otherwise.
2. Pretreat stains on fabric shower curtains with a baking soda paste before washing.
3. Soak plastic curtains and liners in the tub with water and vinegar, and rinse them off.

Bathroom Window

1. Remove the screen and rinse it.
2. Use your DIY glass cleaner and a squeegee to clean the window glass.
3. Wash the sills, tracks, and casing with an old toothbrush for hard-to-reach areas.
4. Vacuum blinds and shades or wipe them with a damp microfiber cloth.

How to Clean a Bathtub

Commercial cleaning products may be tough on grime, soap scum, and mildew, but DIY green bathroom cleaning solutions can be just as effective without the toxic elements. Distilled white vinegar serves as an all-natural cleaner, deodorizer, and antifungal agent. While learning how to deep clean your bathroom, consider referring to our guide on removing bathtub stains.

1. Fill your spray bottle with one part white vinegar and one part warm water.
2. Spray the surface of your bathtub, ensuring coverage in corners and on ledges.
3. Let your vinegar and water solution sit for 15 minutes to dissolve soap scum, grime, and dirt.
4. Wipe down the entire bathtub with a damp microfiber towel.
5. Rinse the tub with clean water.

For stubborn buildup and mild stains, sprinkle baking soda on the affected areas and dampen them with your vinegar solution. Scrub with a microfiber cloth and let the paste sit for 15 minutes before cleaning the entire bathtub.

How to Clean a Toilet

Regularly cleaning your bathroom is crucial for maintaining your family’s health. Your toilet likely harbors more germs than other parts of the bathroom, but you can clean it effectively using natural ingredients. Gather your gloves, baking soda, and pure distilled vinegar.

1. Pour one cup of baking soda into the toilet, ensuring to cover the sides and lip of the bowl.
2. Pour one cup of white vinegar into the toilet for comprehensive coverage.
3. Close the toilet lid and allow the cleaning solution to work on the stains, grime, and germs.
4. Lift the lid and scrub, paying special attention to the lip of the bowl and any visible stains.
5. Flush your cleaning solution along with the accumulated bacteria and dirt down the pipes.

If the vinegar smell is too strong, you can rinse the toilet with clean water or add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

The Maids: Keeping Bathrooms Clean and Healthy Since 1979

Now that you know how to clean your bathroom from top to bottom, how often should you do it? We suggest a weekly deep cleaning for most households. If you need assistance with cleaning your bathroom’s tile floor, we also offer a handy guide for that. Whether through our cleaning guides or our popular cleaning services, we simplify housekeeping for you.

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