Well, Megan said it right! Bacteria and viruses remain in the toilet bowl even after repeated flushing. Some of them splashed outside the bowl and some remain airborne. This was proven in a research conducted by Charles Gerba, a professor of microbiology in the University of Arizona. This means that a person can get infected with these germs by inhaling or touching the surface of a bathroom, that is if the bathroom is not properly cleaned.

Regular cleaning is needed in the bathroom but knowing where to focus on cleaning and how to clean it properly is very important.

Where and how to clean the bathroom?

Here are the focus areas in the bathroom and how to clean them properly:

Showerhead

Cover the showerhead in a plastic bag and pour in white vinegar. Leave it overnight and rinse it in the morning. You can also descale it once in a month using a liquid descaler and an old toothbrush. To de-clog spray holes, use a needle.

Shower curtains and liners

For nylon shower curtains, clean it by using some old towels and detergent and spin them in the washing machine to remove soap scum and mildew. For curtains not machine-washable, mix a cup of detergent and a bathful of warm water. To remove stains, soak the curtains in a weak solution of bleach.

Shower doors

Make a paste using a cup of baking soda and a few drops of distilled white vinegar. Apply the paste to the door and let it sit for an hour. Then rub it using a microfiber cloth.

Tub

Fill the tub with hot water, leave it for 10-15 minutes before draining. Apply a bathroom cleaner and leave it for 15 minutes. Then scrub it. To maintain its cleanliness, give it a scrub weekly.

Grout

If there is a buildup of molds, remove it using a fungicidal bathroom spray. Remember to spray it regularly to prevent molds from growing back. For discolored grout, brush it using an old toothbrush or a grout brush with a solution of one-part bleach to four parts water. Grout is porous and highly susceptible to bacteria growth. So to prevent moisture and grime for infiltrating, seal the grout every six months.

Toilet

Pour a cup of baking soda in the bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes before flushing and brushing. To remove mineral deposits and limescale in the toilet, use a damp pumice stone. It is abrasive enough to remove spots and stains without damaging surfaces. Using an all-purpose bathroom cleaner and focus on areas under the rim, the toilet handle and outside of the bowl.

Bathroom sink

Pour white vinegar or baking soda on the surface and into the drain. Rinse it with hot water.

Hand Towels

Use bleach when machine washing them. Remember to replace them with clean ones every three to four days.