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Bathrooms are exposed to a host of germs, so cleaning yours with effective products is very important.
Clorox
Let's face it: Cleaning the bathroom is never going to be the highlight of your day. But bathrooms are exposed to plenty of germs on a daily basis, and they aren't going to clean themselves.
With a regular cleaning schedule and the right products, however, you can get your bathroom clean quickly and easily so you can move on to activities that are more enjoyable. Brian Sansoni, SVP of communication at The American Cleaning Institute, said there are many places in the bathroom we neglect to scrub, so it's best to have a schedule.
"In general, you want to work from the top down and start from the farthest point from the door," he said. "For products that need some time to work, like toilet cleaner, it can help to apply [it] first thing and let it sit before cleaning to reduce the need for elbow grease." He also recommends wiping down the base of the toilet, behind the toilet, faucets and behind them, and baseboards.
Cleaning the toilet is undeniably unpleasant, but it doesn't have to take long and or be difficult.
When it comes to cleaning the toilet, I'm a fan of use-and-toss products. I don't want germ-infested sponges or rags in my cleaning closet. That's why I love Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. They have a pleasing scent without being overwhelming, making quick work of wiping down the toilet from top to bottom, including underneath the seat.
As for the inside of the bowl, with the Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System, all you have to do is click the disposable cleaning head into place, scrub around the inside of the toilet, toss the soiled cleaning head into the trash, and then store the reusable "wand" in the handy-dandy included caddy. And, voila, you have a clean and stain-free bowl.
What to buy:
The best cleaning products for your tub and shower
If your shower or tub enclosure is looking a little worse because of grunge buildup on glass doors, tile walls, or the tub itself, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser will be your saving grace.
Just wet the melamine sponge and the rich foaming cleansing agents will be activated to tackle tough tub stains. We used to recommend the larger bath version of the Magic Eraser but have been having trouble finding it in stock. Still, you can use the original on fiberglass and tile that borders your bathtub, too. If your tub is really bad, though, you may need to lend a little elbow grease with the help of OXO's Good Grips All-Purpose Scrub Brush.
If mold and mildew creep into your bathroom, you're going to need to bust out the big guns. The Skylarlife Home Mold & Mildew is a whitening agent that will remove even the most obstinate black stains.
Once your tub or shower is clean, keep things fresh between cleanings with a daily spritz of the Method Daily Shower Spray on your tile, glass, and tub spout. The floral scent is fit for a bathroom, and the plant-based, all-natural cleaner helps prevent soap scum and mildew buildup, too.
If you feel really inspired, give the shower walls and glass doors a quick once-over with the OXO Good Grips All-Purpose Squeegee to routinely keep your tub or shower enclosure looking like new.
What to buy:
The best cleaning products for your sink, mirror, and counter
While the counters and mirrors in your bathroom accumulate water spots, toothpaste flecks, makeup spills, and other yucky messes, they generally aren't as germy as the toilet or tub. You can get those surfaces clean, shiny, and streak-free with the plant-based Natural Multi-Surface Cleaner from Puracy.
Just mist it over your hard bathroom surfaces, let it sit for a minute or two, and then wipe it away with one of Zwipes' Microfiber Cleaning Cloths. (If you're concerned about microfiber shedding, you can buy a laundry bag to catch debris in the wash.) No streaks, no lint, no muss, no fuss — just clean mirrors and counters.
What to buy:
The best cleaning products for your bathroom floor
Bathroom floors can get pretty nasty, but with the right products, you won't have to fear entering your bathroom.
The Libman Spin Mop and Bucket is an all-in-one cleaning bundle with an absorbent, deep-cleaning, microfiber mop head and a 360-degree spin chamber to target hard-to-reach places. It works just as effortlessly for other rooms in your home, too.
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