7 Must-Have Bathroom Cleaning Tools for Homes

The bathrooms in our homes are nothing short of a warzone—producing the perfect mixture of conditions required for the germs, bacteria, and viruses to thrive.

Bathroom cleaning is a chore that no one likes to do, but considering the consequences of a dirty bathroom; filled with soap scum, stains, grime, mold, and bacteria, this is one battle that you can neither avoid nor go into unprepared! 

A clean and hygienic bathroom doesn’t just happen on its own— it takes reliable and high-quality bathroom cleaning tools and a bit of elbow grease.

While a soap solution might help, without the proper bathroom cleaners, tackling stubborn grime, germs, soap scum, hard water stains, and mineral deposits can feel like an uphill battle.

But why does it matter so much? The best cleaning utensils for the bathroom don’t just make the job easier—they make it more effective.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the seven must-have bathroom cleaning tools that every household needs to ensure a fresh, and clean bathroom environment.

 1. Microfiber cloths

Microfiber cloths are an ultra-absorbent, non-abrasive, and convenient cleaning tool that wipe, scrub, shine, and polish so many bathroom surfaces, such as showers, taps, fixtures, countertops, mirrors, glass surfaces, tubs, and walls. 

Unlike regular cloths, microfiber cloths are lint-free and pick up even the smallest of dirt, dust, grime, pathogens, and any other organic matter, as well as germs from bathroom surfaces. They are also reusable and machine washable, making them a better choice than paper towels. 

2. Vacuum cleaner

Vacuuming is the cornerstone of any effective cleaning routine. It’s an essential tool for removing loose dirt, dust, debris, hair, and other impurities from bathroom floors. 

Remember to choose a model with a long hose and different types of brushes and rollers for easy access to hard-to-reach areas.

The usefulness of a vacuum cleaner extends far beyond cleaning floors, as with the appropriate attachments, it is an ideal utensil for removing dust and dirt from even carpets, curtains, and upholstery. 

3. Toilet brush

Technically, it is a scrub brush, but it is considered a separate tool. It is an absolute must for cleaning the inside of the toilet bowl for maintaining a clean and hygienic toilet. 

A toilet brush with firm bristles helps scrub away dirt, dust, grime, germs, bacteria, and stains such as rust, limescale, and mineral deposits from toilet bowls, drain holes, and jet holes. 

Keep a toilet brush in your bathroom, preferably beside your toilet bowl, at all times for sudden, on-the-spot, and deep toilet bowl cleaning. 

4. Bathroom cleaner

To address specific bathroom issues like soap scum, mildew, limescale, hard water stains, and prevent the spread of germs while keeping surfaces looking fresh, you need a reliable bathroom cleaner such as Lysol^® Bathroom Foam Cleaner Spray - Summer Fresh.

This cleaner is helpful to have in every home because of its powerful foaming action which prevents soap scum, hard water stains, and watermarks from coming back. It also kills 99.99% of viruses and bacteria^*, leaving your bathroom surfaces clean and hygienic.

5. All-purpose cleaner

When it comes to cleaning the bathroom, you need a spray cleaner that works on most surfaces and makes it easier to remove dirt, dust, debris, germs, and bacteria.  

A high-quality all-purpose cleaner, like Lysol^® All-Purpose Spray, in combination with a scrub brush, is ideal for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting both soft and hard surfaces. 

It works effectively on surfaces like showers, tubs, countertops, faucets, door handles, fixtures, and various other bathroom surfaces.

It cuts through tough soap scum, grease, and stains (limescale, rust, and mineral deposits), mold and eliminates 99.99% of viruses and bacteria* while providing long-lasting freshness.

6. Toilet bowl cleaner

A toilet bowl cleaner with great cleaning performance, such as Lysol^® Disinfectant Toilet Bowl Cleaner, is crucial to maintaining cleanliness, removing the toughest stains, and eliminating 99.99% of illness-causing germs for one of the most used fixtures in a bathroom.

This trusted disinfectant toilet bowl cleaner delivers 10x cleaning power with maximum bowl coverage, effortlessly eliminating stubborn toilet bowl rings, hard water stains, limescale, rust, and mineral deposits—even in hard-to-reach areas.

Squeeze the bottle around the toilet bowl rim and scrub using a toilet brush. The product will break down rust stains and limescale while removing 99.99% of viruses and bacteria^*—promoting a cleaner, more hygienic bathroom.

7. Disinfectant spray and wipes

Disinfectant sprays and wipes are instant, convenient, and time saving ways for daily sanitizing of the most frequently used places in the bathroom, like door knobs, flush handles, faucets, light switches, countertops, etc.  

Make it a habit to use Lysol^® Disinfectant Spray and Lysol^® Disinfectant Wipes to target pathogens in high-touch areas, neutralize unpleasant odours, prevent the spread of illnesses, and promote a trusted level of cleanliness and hygiene.

^*When used as directed.

FAQs

Can germs hide in a bathroom that looks clean?

Definitely! Even a tidy bathroom can still have germs lurking around. Moist and warm spots like faucets, toilet handles, and shower curtains are perfect places for bacteria and viruses to grow. Using Lysol^® disinfectants regularly helps kill these germs and keeps your bathroom cleaner and fresher.

What are some other essential bathroom cleaning tools for homes?

Some of the essential bathroom cleaning tools, which are not in the list above, include glass and window cleaner, tile cleaner, drain cleaner, and squeegee. 

How often should I replace my toilet brush?

How can I keep my bathroom cleaning tools sanitized?

After use, rinse the cleaning tools thoroughly, disinfect them with Lysol^® All-Purpose Disinfectant Spray, and let them air dry completely before storing them. 

How can I keep my bathroom smelling fresh?

To banish unwanted odours, use Lysol^® NeutraAir 2in1 Air Freshener, which eliminates odours caused by bacteria^** and refreshes the air. For added freshness, try our range of scented all-purpose cleaners—from classic lemon to the uplifting Brand New Day^™ range.

^**On hard non-pourous surfaces when used as directed.