🛁 The Secret to a Sparkling Bathroom:
How to Clean Efficiently and Keep It Fresh Between Deep Cleans
Let’s be honest — the bathroom might not be your favorite place to clean, but it has to be done.
With the right routine and a few pro tips, you can keep your bathroom sparkling clean without spending hours on it.
As someone who’s cleaned thousands of bathrooms (and truly enjoys it!), I’m here to show you how to deep clean efficiently and keep it looking fresh between visits.
✨ Deep Bathroom Clean in Under 30 Minutes
Here’s my speed-cleaning method I swear by:
Tools & Products:
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Electric cleaning brush or detail brush
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Toilet brush
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Disinfectant spray
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Glass cleaner or vinegar spray
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The Pink Stuff (for tough stains)
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Microfiber cloths
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Bar Keepers Friend (for tubs and sinks)
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Mop or steam mop
Step-by-Step Routine:
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Clear surfaces. Remove everything from the counters and floor.
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Spray and soak. Apply disinfectant or your favorite cleaner to the toilet, sink, shower, and tub. Let it sit.
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Clean mirrors and glass. Spray with glass cleaner and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth.
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Scrub surfaces. Use a detail brush or sponge on the tub, tiles, and sink. Rinse well.
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Toilet time. Scrub inside with a toilet brush and wipe down the outside.
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Wipe counters and fixtures. Polish faucets to a shine.
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Sweep and mop the floor. Or use a steam mop for a deeper finish.
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Put items back and finish with a fresh scent. Add a reed diffuser or essential oil spray.
🧼 Daily Habits to Keep It Clean Between Deep Cleans
Just a few tiny actions each day can prevent grime from building up!
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Wipe the sink after brushing your teeth.
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Spray down the shower after use with a daily shower spray.
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Keep disinfecting wipes under the sink and do a quick wipe of the toilet seat and handle daily.
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Hang towels properly so they dry (less smell and mildew).
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Empty the trash regularly.
⏱️ 5-Minute Weekly Refresh
Every 3–4 days, do a quick reset:
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Shake out the rugs
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Replace hand towels
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Wipe the counter and mirror
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Swish the toilet brush with cleaner
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Give the sink a scrub with baking soda or The Pink Stuff
This refresh keeps things looking and smelling nice — so your bathroom always feels guest-ready.
👶 Bonus Tip: Get the Kids Involved!
Give kids a small spray bottle with diluted vinegar and let them clean their mirror or faucet handles. Make it fun — play a cleaning song, set a timer, or make it a game.
🧽 Final Thoughts
You don’t need hours to keep a clean and hygienic bathroom. With a deep clean every 1–2 weeks and small, regular habits, your bathroom will always feel fresh and peaceful — not chaotic.
If you’d rather spend your time doing something else (like enjoying family time!), let Des Moines Elite Cleaning take care of it for you. We clean bathrooms to perfection and help keep your whole home in top shape.
👉 Book your clean today at www.desmoineselitecleaning.com
📍 Serving families in Des Moines, Ankeny, and surrounding areas
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