You use your bathroom multiple times a day, so it’s only fair that you should give it some frequent cleaning attention. A quick wipe down is one thing, but it’s the deep clean that really gets into all the nooks and crannies.

Grab your gloves and safe cleaning products, play some upbeat tunes and get cleaning.

The sink

Start by wiping down the sink with a dry cloth or paper towel to remove dust, hair and other debris. Spray an all-purpose bathroom cleaner or homemade solution on the sink and wipe it down with a cloth or disinfecting wipe. Real Simple advises pouring white vinegar or baking soda down the drain and then flushing it with hot water to eliminate buildup.

The tub and shower

DIY Network advises spraying cleaner on the tub and shower before you do any other cleaning, letting it sit while you work elsewhere. After ample standing time, simply scrub the surfaces and rinse with water. Real Simple offered a trick for the shower head: Pour white vinegar into a plastic grocery bag and tie it so the nozzle is fully submerged. Leave it to soak overnight and then wipe the shower head down with a wet cloth after you remove the bag in the morning.

The toilet

Pour baking soda or toilet bowl cleaner into the toilet and let it sit for at least five minutes. Use a toilet brush to scrub the bowl before flushing. If a stubborn ring remains around the bowl, you can use a pumice stone to remove the deposit. Wipe down the toilet seat and tank area with a paper towel before using a cleaner on the surface.

The tiles

Don’t forget to clean bathroom walls and floors, using a brush to scrub tile grout. Bleach can clean bathroom mold that’s stuck in the grout, but if it persists, schedule a professional inspection in case it requires a more intense mold removal method.

How often should you clean your bathroom?

Your cleaning schedule will depend on how frequently you use your bathroom but aim to deep clean it every month or two. CNET recommends the more frequent cleaning tasks that will prevent your bathroom from getting too grimy in between deep cleans, including:

• Wipe down the sink daily with an antibacterial cleaner or cleansing wipe.
• Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the mirror when you get out of the shower.
• Clean the toilet once a week.
• Launder the bathroom rug weekly.

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