7 Bathroom Cleaning Hacks You’ve Never Thought Of

Bathrooms are among the most frequently used spaces in our lives, yet bathroom cleaning is often nothing short of a horror movie—a true catch-22!

We have compiled a list of the best bathroom cleaning hacks to transform your cleaning routine into something you actually enjoy. These hacks or tips save time, effort, and money, ensuring it's easier than ever to maintain a spotless, hygienic, and germ-free bathroom.

1. Keep essential cleaning supplies handy

Always keep essential cleaning supplies, such as disinfectant wipes, multi-surface liquid cleaners, and bathroom cleaners, right in your bathroom for quick and convenient spot cleaning.

This way, any mess—from toothpaste splatters on the mirror to water spots, buildup, or stains around the sink, bathtubs, or shower surfaces—can be addressed and cleaned immediately. 

With everything on hand, you don’t have to worry about hunting for cleaning supplies, making it easy to keep your bathroom looking fresh and always ready to use for any unexpected guest.

2. Spot-dry the wet areas

Leaving spills, splashes, or puddles on the bathroom floor can lead to trouble. Constant moisture not only damages flooring but also attracts hair and dust, accelerates mold and mildew growth, and increases the risk of slips and falls.

Spot dry wet spots right after you get out of the bath or shower to avoid issues later. Use a microfiber cloth, towel, or a squeegee to blot up the moisture quickly from the floor, walls, sink, and countertops. Additionally, for hard-to-reach areas, opening the windows and exhaust fans can help expedite the drying process.

3. Ventilate shower curtains

If left damp or soiled, shower curtains can serve as breeding grounds for germs, bacteria, spores, mold, and mildew. However, water splashes will often cause them to become wet.

Ventilate the bathroom by opening the window and door and turning on the exhaust fan to help the shower curtain dry quickly.

If you do not have a window or exhaust fan, you can include the shower curtains in your regular laundry routine (provided they are made of machine-washable fabrics) to prevent buildup and mold growth. 

Additionally, add Lysol^® Laundry Disinfectant, which is gentle on the fabrics, works even in cold water, and eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses.

4. Removing hard water stains and streaks

If you live in an area with hard water— any water that contains high levels of the mineral content of magnesium, calcium, or iron particles— you’re likely to experience unsightly, cloudy spots or a white-chalky buildup in your toilet bowl that requires extra effort to remove.

To prevent these stains, clean your toilet bowl using Lysol^® Toilet Bowl Cleaner - Power every few days, or leave the cleaner overnight to prevent the formation of these stains. With its 10x cleaning power and maximum bowl coverage, this cleaner effectively removes hard water, rust, and mineral deposits stains.

5. Transform old toothbrush into a cleaning tool

You might think your old toothbrush has lost its practical value; think again. It can become a perfect tool for cleaning tight spaces like shower door tracks, tile grout lines, behind-the-sink faucets, showerhead nozzles, drain covers, and more.

Here’s how to turn your old toothbrush into a cleaning tool:

1. Boil a pot of water and drop your old toothbrush in for about 10 minutes.
2. Carefully remove it with pliers or tweezers.
3. Bend one-half of the head of the brush backward to create a corner-shaped cleaning brush.
4. Now, the toothbrush is ready to get into tight corners and small crevices.

6. Fix a sputtering shower

A sputtering showerhead often indicates mineral buildup clogging the jets. If the showerhead is removable, take it off and soak it overnight in a bowl or bucket filled with a cleaning solution made from Lysol^® Multi-Liquid Surface Cleaner.

If the showerhead is fixed, fill a plastic bag with the same solution and attach it securely to the showerhead with several rubber bands. The solution will cut through the grimy mineral deposits, eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, and provide long-lasting freshness.

Sanitize and dry the toilet brush after use

Placing a damp and dirty toilet brush directly in its holder allows mold and mildew to grow, undoing all the great work the brush just did to clean and sanitize your toilet bowl.

After using the toilet brush, disinfect it with Lysol^® Hydrogen Peroxide Bathroom Cleaner and rinse it thoroughly with clean, running water. Also, before you place the toilet brush back in its holder, rest it beneath the toilet seat, allowing it to drip dry over the bowl before putting it away.

FAQs

Are there a lot of germs in the bathroom - even if it looks clean?

Yes, bathrooms are a hotspot for germs even when they look spotless. Warm, damp environments like sinks, toilets and showers are ideal for bacteria and viruses to grow. Regularly disinfecting high-touch spots with trusted products like Lysol^® Disinfectant Spray or Lysol^® Mold & Mildew Bathroom Bleach Cleaner to help eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses.

How to defog bathroom mirrors?

To prevent fogging during hot showers, apply a thin layer of soap or shaving cream to bathroom mirrors and then wipe it off with a microfiber cloth.

What’s an easy way to keep the toilet bowl clean between deep cleans?

To keep your toilet bowl clean between deep cleans, simply hang a Lysol^® Hygienic Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner - Nature Fresh Inspirations Crystal Waters on the inside of the toilet bowl. It not only cleans your toilet bowl with every flush but also freshens your entire bathroom for up to 8 weeks and is easy to use!

What’s an effective way to get rid of lingering odours in the bathroom?

Use Lysol^® NeutraAir 2in1 Air Freshener to eliminate odours caused by bacteria^* , freshen the air, and remove any unpleasant smell from the bathroom. We also have all-purpose cleaners with pleasant scents, ranging from our classic lemon scent, to our new Brand New Day^™ range.

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