How to Clean and Disinfect a Bathroom

It helps to have a couple of different cleaning routines up your sleeve for when you’re either in a hurry or alternatively, have the time to do a thorough, deep-clean.

Express cleans are great for busy people, but sometimes nothing but a deep clean will do. In these instances, click through our in-depth articles on how to deep clean specific bathroom parts such as:

• The shower
• The bath
• The sink

Don’t forget to give these things some special attention, too:

Your toothbrush and holder
Think about where you store your toothbrush, and if it’s near the toilet – move it! Always rinse it thoroughly and replace it regularly, especially when you have been sick. Your toothbrush holder is the third germiest item in your home so clean it regularly with disinfectant cleaner inside and out, and don’t let scrum build up in the bottom.

Taps
The bathroom tap is also a hotbed for the build-up of bacteria. A lot of hands turn this on and off, so give them a wipe with Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes to ensure germs don’t spread.

The light switch
The surfaces that have a lot of hand contact play host to lots of harmful germs. Make sure you disinfect your bathroom light switch and door handles weekly to limit cross contamination with Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes.

Surfaces
Of course, we’ve already shown you how to express clean your surfaces. Yet a damp environment is a germ’s best friend, and unfortunately, there is nowhere with as much moisture as the bathroom. So to clean any mold and mildew in the bathroom, use a powerful cleaner such as Lysol® Mold & Mildew Remover during your deep clean. You can use it by spraying on and wiping off with a paper towel, or, for those tougher mold or mildew stains – let it sit for 10 minutes while you do your other work before taking it off.

Shower curtains and doors
Your shower curtains and doors are the most susceptible to getting wet and staying wet, making them magnets for mold and mildew. To keep mold and mildew from forming, store a small squeegee in the shower and use it to wipe down the walls and door after every few showers. For shower curtains, you should clean them with something such as Lysol® Mold & Mildew Remover or put them in the wash every week if they’re machine-washable.

As well as giving your bathroom its regular express and deep cleans, here are some of our other quick and easy tips for keeping your bathroom clean, no matter how much time you have:

DO clean little and often:

Cleaning for ten minutes when you can will save a lot of time and effort in the long run. If you always have Lysol® Dual Action Wipes handy, you can wipe down sinks, tiles, toilet seats, bath tubs and trash cans as well as the bathroom floor easily – and kill 99% of bacteria.

DO flush after you’ve shut the toilet lid:

Always close the lid of your toilet when you flush to stop germs from spreading all over your bathroom. Clean your toilet bowl weekly with toilet cleaner and a toilet brush and then wipe the toilet seat, lid and flush with Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes.

DO open the window when showering or bathing:

You should open the window, keep the fan running and close your door when taking a shower or using the bath to prevent the build-up of mold and mildew. To kill mold and mildew in the bathroom, use Lysol® Mold & Mildew Remover and simply spray on pre-cleaned surfaces until thoroughly wet. Let the surface air dry and repeat application at weekly intervals.

Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore – and you don’t need someone to professionally clean your bathroom when you can do it this well yourself. With the right products and preparation, you won’t even break a sweat.

You use your bathroom sink often, from brushing teeth, to washing hands and carrying out the nightly routines. And because of this, sinks can quickly accumulate bacteria as well as unpleasant stains and smells.

The good news is that by cleaning your bathroom sink often, you can make sure that the ‘big clean’ is never as bad as you think! In this article, we’ll show you how to treat your bathroom sink every day, as well as what to do for those deeper cleans.

There’s not a lot that you need to scrub up your bathroom sink. Simply take your bathroom cleaner of choice (we would recommend Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner, as well as a clean cloth – and you’re ready to go.

Your bathroom sink steadily sees a build-up of dirt and grime every day, so you should aim to give it a wipe down daily and a deeper clean once per week.

If you want to know how to keep the bathroom sink clean daily, you should always have a canister of Lysol® Disinfectant Wipes nearby. These are specially crafted so you can clean and disinfect your bathroom sink with efficacy. They eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.

To clean the bathroom sink and give it a brilliant shine, start by rinsing your sink with hot water to loosen any soap, dirt or grime and splash it around the sink. Next, use one of our best bathroom sink cleaners, Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner, with its foaming action able to take on the toughest cleaning challenges with little or no scrubbing. For the best way to clean your bathroom sink with Lysol^®, simply follow these steps:

To remove stains from the bathroom sink, it helps to know what type of stain this is. One of the most common types of stains here is hard water, so find out how to get these stains out of the bathroom sink using Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner.

If you have stains in your bathroom sink, this is likely the cause of hard water or limescale. To get rid of hard water stains, simply spray the surface with Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner until thoroughly wet. Allow the product to sit for 15-20 seconds to lift the stain before wiping clean. Repeat as many times as necessary.

If you have a white porcelain sink, you may notice dirt and stains over time. If this is the case, we would recommend Lysol® Bleach Multi-Purpose Cleaner for a powerful bathroom cleaner that cleans, disinfects and whitens.

Lysol® Bleach Multi-Purpose Cleaner: To sanitize, pre-clean the surface before spraying until thoroughly wet. Leave on for 30 seconds before wiping away. To disinfect, leave on for 5 minutes before wiping. Please note, if the vapors bother you, leave the room while the product is working.

Lysol® Hydrogen Peroxide Bathroom Cleaner: To clean, spray the surface until thoroughly wet and wipe away with a clean cloth or sponge. To disinfect, pre-clean the surface before spraying until thoroughly wet; leave on for 10 minutes before wiping away.

Please note: Please always use Lysol® products as directed on the label.

Your bathroom sink does a lot for you, so be sure to be there for it, too. Do your daily cleans, as well as giving it a proper scrub once per week – and you’ll be left with a bathroom sink that’s clean and sparkling for you and your family.

When you climb into your warm and bubbly bath, you should be ready to relax. But unwinding can be difficult if your tub is covered in dirt and grime, causing a breeding ground for germs.

With Lysol^®, get your tub looking squeaky clean as well as safely sanitized and disinfected with our simple tips and tricks.

• It helps to wash away any grit before cleaning.
• If you have a lot of grit in your bath, try to use a paper towel rather than the shower head as this could clog your drain.
• A sponge is a good choice for cleaning your tub, but don’t choose anything that’s too abrasive as this could cause damage to the surface.

How often should I clean my bathtub?
It’s hard to say how often to clean your bathtub, because it depends on how many people use it and whether this is a regular occurrence or not. However, if your bathtub is used often, we would recommend cleaning it once a week, and disinfecting it every few weeks.

The best way to clean a bathtub
For tubs that are made of acrylic, porcelain, enamelled steel, fiberglass and cast iron, Lysol® has you covered. A common type of bathtub is acrylic tubs because of their versatility, durability and affordability, but they can tend to get scratched when not carefully looked after.

It’s therefore always best to use a bathtub cleaner that’s specially formulated for use on even the most sensitive of materials. In our range, one of the best products to clean your tub is Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner. For best results, follow these simple steps:

1. Use some warm water to wet down the tub and tiles before beginning the cleaning process.
2. Next, generously spray the cleaner on the bathtub for 15-20 seconds.
3. Simply wipe down with a soft microfiber cloth, rather than abrasive pads.
4. Rinse away with water.

The best way to clean mold and mildew stains from your bathtub
When you finish in the shower or bath, your bathtub and bathroom is bound to be wet – providing the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew to grow. To prevent mold and mildew from growing in your bathtub (or to get rid of it if it already is!), one of the best tub cleaners in this instance is Lysol® Power Foam Bathroom. To use, simply spray the foam over your surfaces as well as your shower door and then wipe down with a microfiber cloth.