Whether you clean your bathroom in a few hours or spread the task out over a few days, it can be hard remembering to scrub every tile, dust every surface, and wash every towel. By using this handy daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly bathroom cleaning checklist, you’ll keep work to a minimum and give yourself the time you need to do the things you love. If you have a larger family, consider handing parts of this checklist to family members, delegate tasks, and ensure everyone sticks to the schedule.
Daily:
- Wipe down sink, tub, and faucets after each use
- Wipe down counters
- Spray shower and shower curtain/door with cleaning mist after use
- Wipe down counters
Weekly:
- Scrub bathtub/shower/tiles
- Scrub & disinfect the sink & toilet
- Clean mirrors & faucets
- Wipe down & disinfect counters
- Wash toothbrush holders & cups used for rinsing
- Wash & refill soap dispenser or soap dish
- Wipe down & disinfect door & doorknobs
- Empty & wipe down the wastebasket
- Vacuum, sweep, or mop the floor
- Wipe down any switch plates, moldings, or baseboards
- Replace & wash towels
- Dust windowsills & other exposed surfaces
- Wash any rugs or mats, if necessary (Some prefer to wash rugs bi-weekly)
Monthly:
- Wipe down & disinfect the fronts of cabinets & drawers
- Organize medicine cabinets, linen towers & items in drawers
- Deal with any mold & mildew in the bathroom
- Check & restock supplies, including toiletries & cleaning supplies
Quarterly:
- Clean & re-seal grout (if needed)
- Dispose of expired or old medication, cosmetics & toiletries
- Change or launder the shower curtain & liner
- Wash walls & ceiling
- Launder window curtains, if applicable
Yearly:
- Wash windows inside & out
- Replace torn mats & rugs
- Replace torn window curtains, if applicable
- Clean out/vacuum ventilator
- Deep-clean carpet, if applicable