• A disinfecting multi-surface cleaner that can be used on glass,countertops,the toilet seat and tank and floor
• A foaming bathroom cleaner
• 3-4 microfibre cloths
• A toilet brush
• A broom or vacuum
• A microfibre mopping tool with an extendable handle that can be used on mirrors,shower walls and doors,and the floor
• Rubber household gloves (optional but recommended)

Here’s how to clean your bathroom in a few easy steps.

Apply foaming bathroom cleaner

Spray the sink basin,toilet bowl and bathtub and/or shower enclosure with the foaming bathroom cleaner. This product will do most of the work of lifting soap scum and other buildup if you give it the needed time. So after applying it,turn your attention to other surfaces in the bathroom.

Note:Foaming cleaners are not safe to use on all surfaces,so check the package instructions,and/or test products on an inconspicuous spot before using to prevent damage.

Polish the mirror

Apply the multi-surface cleaner to a clean microfibre cloth and polish the mirror and any other glass surfaces. For those with mobility issues or a short wingspan,use a long-handled microfibre tool to reach high spots.

Wipe the counters,faucet and sink basin

Use the same microfibre cloth to wipe the area around the sink and the faucet,reapplying the multi-surface cleaner as needed. Wipe items that live on the countertop,as well,such as toothbrush holders and soap dispensers. Then rinse the cloth under running water and wipe the sink basin clean.

Clean the toilet exterior and seat

Take a fresh microfibre cloth and wipe the toilet exterior,including the top of the tank and the area behind the seat,to remove dust,hair and other debris. Fold the cloth in half so that the side you used to dust is on the inside,and then apply the multi-surface cleaner to the unused side. Working from the top down,wipe the top of the tank,the flusher,the front and side of the tank,the seat,the area between the seat and the bowl,the outer lip of the bowl,and finally the toilet’s skirt or base.

Brush and flush the toilet bowl

Use a toilet brush to scrub the interior of the bowl,paying particular attention to the area under the lip,where mould and mineral deposits tend to form. Flush the toilet.

Wipe out the bathtub or shower

Wet a fresh microfibre cloth and wipe the tub and/or shower enclosure,using running water to help rinse away the foaming cleaner,soap-scum buildup and hair. The long-handled tool can make quick work of wiping shower walls and also can be used to wipe glass shower doors. Use a fresh microfibre cloth or pad,and the multi-surface cleaner,to polish glass shower doors.

Sweep or vacuum the floor,then damp mop

Use a broom or vacuum to pick up hair. (A lightweight stick or handheld vac is ideal for this job.) Then damp mop the floor using the multi-surface cleaner and the long-handled tool,working from the back of the space toward the door.

The final touches

• Take out the trash and put a new liner in the garbage can.
• Put out fresh towels,especially clean hand towels.
• Drop cleaning cloths,dirty towels and anything else that needs to be laundered in the hamper.

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