The bathroom is a busy room and it doesn’t take long for toothpaste spatters and soap scum to build up on the sink. And we all know what can happen to the toilet!
Daily maintenance is something the whole family should help with. Rinse out the sink. Wipe down the counter. Wipe up sprinkles around the toilet. Hang up your towel and put things away.
The bathroom needs to be cleaned every week. It takes less than 15 minutes.
The weekly cleaning can be done with the all-purpose cleaner or vinegar solution from the cleaning kit.
Weekly cleaning:
- Dust light fixtures.
- Clean toilet, bathtub, shower and sink.
- Wipe down wall under hand towel.
- Wipe baseboards and baseboard heaters.
- Change and wash bathmat, towels and washcloths.
- Shine the mirror.
- Empty trash can and wash out as necessary.
- Vacuum and mop the floors.
Detail cleaning to be done seasonally:
- Clean bathroom fan.
- Wipe down light fixtures with a damp cloth.
- Wash walls with a mild detergent and water solution.
- Clean window and window coverings.
- Wipe out medicine cabinet – discard any expired product.
- Clean out vanity – discard any expired product.
- Detail clean toilet (behind it too!), shower, tub and sink.
- Clean shower heads. Soak in white vinegar overnight and then scrub with a toothbrush. If you don’t want to remove the shower head, pour vinegar into a freezer bag and then place over shower head until it is submerged and secure tightly.
- Wash or replace shower curtain liner as needed throughout the year.
- Clean drains.
- Wash out trash can.
When to toss your make-up:
- Mascara: 3 months
- Eyeliner: 3-6 months
- Foundation: 1 year
- Concealer: 18 months
- Blush and Bronzer: 2 years
- Lipstick: 1 year
- Brushes: 4 years
- Sponges: 3-4 weeks
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