Many people take advantage of the warmer weather at the beginning of spring to air out the house and tackle some of the larger jobs around the home. It is a good time to get annual jobs done and give the house a clear out ready for the activity of summer.
While it is certainly best to give bathrooms a thorough cleaning regularly, annual spring cleaning can be a good time to really look at all aspects of the room and ensure that everything is unsoiled and in good repair.
Declutter the Bathroom
Before beginning, take a moment to clear all surfaces and remove all towels, handtowels and bathmats from the bathroom. Gather up all bathroom paraphernalia – toothbrushes, soaps, shampoos etc and place in a single container so that every part of the bathroom can be wiped over. Give the tub, shower, sink and toilet their usual weekly clean.
This is a good opportunity to check children's bathtoys for mould and to throw out any that are damaged.
Ceilings, Walls and Exhaust Fans
Check all areas for signs of mould. Wipe over painted walls with sugar soap. If painting bathroom walls and ceiling, be sure to use a moisture-resistant paint specifically designed for bathrooms. Clean tiles and grout with bleach or a preferred bathroom cleaning product.
Most dedicated exhaust fans have covers held in place by a couple of screws. Remove the cover and clean with hot soapy water. Check the fan for dust, which can be removed with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Three-in-one light, heating and fan units can be wiped over with a damp cloth. If a more detailed clean is required, check the manufacturer’s instructions.
Windows, Curtains and Blinds
Remove curtains and hand or machine wash. Wash windows with window cleaner or vinegar, then dry immediately with scrunched up newspaper. Wipe over blinds with a duster and check that all mechanisms are clean and functioning.
Clean and Organise Medicine Cabinet and Vanity
Empty out the medicine cabinet and all drawers in the vanity unit. Check use-by dates on cosmetics and medical products. Dispose of any items that are empty or have not been used recently. Wipe out all shelves and drawers. Clean mirrors with window cleaner, dry with newspaper and wipe over with glycerin to prevent fogging.
Replace all towels and hand towels with fresh ones. Check rubber bath mats for mould, and soak in a bleach solution. Purchase new toilet brushes and cleaning cloths, and ensure that all regularly used bathroom cleaning products are well-stocked.
Regular Bathroom Cleaning
There are many eco-friendly cleaning products suitable for bathrooms, however these are sometimes not able to deal with built-up grime and dirt as efficiently as commercial chemical cleaners do. Regular cleaning of bathroom surfaces such as showers, bathtubs, vanities and toilets prevents this build up and means that chemical cleaners can be limited to the annual spring clean or may no longer be required at all.
Once the bathroom is spotless and the spring cleaning is completed, set up a bathroom cleaning plan ensuring a much simpler job next spring.
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