How to Clean Your Bathroom

We’ve broken down tips for cleaning every aspect, from the bath and shower to the toilet and sink, and provided 10 quick bathroom cleaning hacks.

Regular bathroom cleaning is essential – you should put on rubber gloves and tackle the task at least once a week. Additionally, consider scheduling a monthly deep clean to target any areas overlooked during your weekly routine or requiring extra attention.

Speed up your weekly clean by promptly wiping away spills or watermarks as they happen. Check out our guide to find out how to get rid of watermarks.

Start by tackling the trickiest and most time-consuming cleaning task: your bath or shower. Regular weekly cleaning is essential to prevent the build-up of unhygienic scum or soap residue. 

Use a purpose-made bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge to wipe down your bath. Spray the cleaner over the surface, leave it to soak in and wipe the grime away. If you live in a hard-water area, consider using a limescale-combatting bathroom cleaner as well.

Regular cleaning is essential to prevent dirt build-up in your shower enclosure. Over time, hard water and soap scum can accumulate, making your shower look unsightly and even posing a safety hazard due to slippery residue on the floor tray.

Wipe your shower tray down with a purpose-made bathroom cleaner and soft cloth once a week. Make the process easier by installing a Mira shower tray equipped with BioCote® technology, which helps to reduce bacteria and mould growth by 99.9%.

After each shower, pour hot, soapy water around the tray and wipe it down with a cloth. To preserve the tray’s pristine appearance, avoid using gritty or abrasive cleaners. For gleaming glass shower doors and bath screens, use a basic glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth.

Find out more about how to clean a shower in our guide.

Tiles are a key part of the bathroom; they are the centrepiece of the decoration and style of the room. As they cover lots of space, regular cleaning is essential. Otherwise, you’ll be left with a large and laborious task. It’s best to follow this system:

• Weekly: Wipe tiles with an all-purpose cleaning product.

• Monthly: Use an old toothbrush and a cleaning solution to tackle grout stains. Leave the solution to soak for 30 minutes before brushing – this loosens the stains, making them easier to remove.

For an even quicker clean, consider wall panels – they’re easy to maintain and don’t require grout.

In your bathroom cleaning routine, save the floors for last. To quickly clean the bathroom floor, use a specialised floor cleaner and mop with clean water. For smaller rooms, consider using a large sponge instead of a mop.

Discover 10 effective bathroom cleaning hacks that can save you time and effort, turning a mundane task into an enjoyable one. From familiar ingredients like vinegar and baking soda to unexpected substances you’d typically drink, not scrub with, these hacks will help you spruce up your bathroom.

To remove limescale from your showerhead, soak it in distilled white vinegar. If the showerhead is detachable, remove it and place it in a bowl of vinegar. For fixed showerheads, fill a plastic bag with vinegar and secure it around the showerhead using an elastic band. After soaking, your showerhead will be sparkling clean.

Prevent mirror fogging by applying a thin layer of shaving foam and wiping it off. This trick also works for shower doors.

Cut a lemon in half and rub it against your chrome bathroom parts and accessories (this isn’t exclusive to taps). The lemon’s natural acid will remove watermarks, leaving you with a sparkling finish after rinsing and buffing.

To tackle tough build-ups of mildew on your shower curtain, mix a scoop of bicarbonate of soda with your regular washing powder and run a 30-degree wash cycle in your washing machine. If your curtain is plastic, air-dry it after washing. For fabric curtains, follow up with a rinse cycle, adding 100ml of distilled white vinegar, and then hang them out to dry.

Read more: Shower curtains or shower bath screens?

Discover one of our most surprising bathroom cleaning hacks: black tea. Rich in tannic acids, black tea effortlessly cuts through grease and dirt, leaving your mirrors gleaming. Brew a mug of black tea, let it cool, then transfer it to a spray bottle. Spritz your mirrors and wipe them down until they glisten and shine. Use a clean cloth to dry and buff for a flawless finish.

In the bathroom, white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda can work wonders. To unblock your drains, start by pouring a cup of bicarbonate of soda down the drain. Wait two or three minutes, then follow it with a cup of white vinegar. After about an hour, pour very hot water down the drain to clear out any unwelcome clogs of hair or gunk.

Extractor fans are essential for preventing mould and mildew in your bathroom. If your fan gets dusty, it won’t work as efficiently. If you can’t reach your extractor fan with the extensions on your vacuum cleaner, try using a can of compressed air (typically used for cleaning keyboards). Spray the fan, wipe it with a damp cloth, and restore its efficiency.

Bleach pens can effectively clean the grout in your bathroom, as well as remove stains from fabric. Run a bleach pen along the grout and leave it overnight. The next day, use a sponge and warm water to wipe it clean, leaving your tiles looking as good as new.

Discover a little-known toilet cleaning hack using one of the nation’s favourite soft drinks. The same qualities that make Coca-Cola bad for your teeth make it fantastic for removing rings, build-up and stains from your toilet bowl. Pour a can around the rim of your toilet so that it coats the entire bowl, and let it sit for a few hours to work its magic. Scrub with a toilet brush, then flush to reveal a clean and shiny toilet.

Ease the strain on your knees and back with this smart bathtub cleaning hack. Instead of kneeling to scrub your tub, grab a broom with soft bristles. Squirt some washing-up liquid into your bathtub, dampen the broom and wash away soap scum and mildew. Rinse thoroughly to reveal your sparkling clean bathtub.

With our bathroom cleaning hacks, you can get your bathroom squeaky clean in no time.