Clear Off Surfaces: Put everything on counters away – your flat iron, make-up, all hair products, combs/brushes and those pesky bobby pins that seem to appear out of no where.
Dirty clothes and towels should be off the floor and put in the laundry or hung up. 1 minute
Surface Cleaning: Spray showers with daily cleaner (right after you shower) to prevent soap scum build up. Give the counters and sink a quick wipe down to pick up rogue hairs, powder, and toothpaste. Next wipe down the toilet tank, handle, seat, base and lip of toilet bowl – in that order. Keep a bottle of all purpose cleaner under the vanity along with a bin of rags so everything is handy. Next, swish water around the inside of the bowl with a toilet brush and flush. I also like to keep a container of cleaning wipes under the sink to wipe the floor around the toilet and for quick clean ups any time. 2 minutes
Clean the Mirror: Keep a designated microfiber cloth under the sink for the mirror. It’s easier to get toothpaste splatter off if it doesn’t sit for days. Just lightly dampen the microfiber cloth and give the mirror a quick wipe. If the mirror is already clean, use this time to to wipe down your sink and bath fixtures and make them shine. I keep this cloth hanging on the vanity door to re-use and toss it in the laundry once a week. 1 minute
Straightening Up. Pull your shower curtain closed so it can air out. Refold towels, make sure the toilet paper is stocked and straight up the items that live on your countertops and in your shower.1 minute
Tip:Keep the supplies where you use them; shower cleaner in the shower, toilet cleaner near the toilet, the and the all-purpose cleaner below the sink. If its within reach, you will be more inclined to use it.
And there you have it…a clean bathroom in 5 minutes.
Make these steps a daily habit and you will always have a bathroom that’s in good shape.
If you have several family members using the same bathroom enlist their help, by teaching everyone to put things away, and pick up towels and dirty clothes before leaving the bathroom. By keeping supplies handy, older children can help wipe down the bathroom after they use it as well.
Once a week you can take time for a few more steps, like emptying the trash, clean the tub/shower, mop the floor.
Use organizers like the Tub Cubby to keep your kids toys organized and in plain view as they will make your little ones ask to get in the bath without having to incentivize them.
