Southern Style Cooking: Day 4: 15 Minutes to a Cleaner Bathroom

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Day 4: 15 Minutes to a Cleaner Bathroom

Welcome to Day 4!

Mélanie Berliet, General Manager

Few things are quite as daunting as cleaning the bathroom. There are so many tiled surfaces, porcelain fixtures, and shiny faucets to keep clean, and it can all seem so overwhelming.

But we'll let you in on a little secret: you don't have to do a complete deep-clean every time you tackle the bathroom. Focusing your attention on the obvious cleaning tasks every couple of days (or even once a week) can make a huge difference, and make deep-cleaning less intensive too.

Supplies You'll Need

•	A basket, bag, or box for clutter items
•	A broom and mop
•	A hamper
•	A trash container
•	Some disinfectant wipes
•	A pair of cleaning gloves
•	Glass cleaner and a rag
•	A toilet brush
•	Toilet cleaner

The 15-Minute Bathroom Clean-Up

Follow these steps for the most efficient use of your time!

Gather Clothes and Trash

	Pick up all of the dirty clothes, and put them inside a hamper. Don't interrupt your clothes-gathering mission by throwing away trash or putting away bottles of shampoo. Don't bother trying to turn socks right side out or unfold pant legs. Just throw it all in the hamper or basket.

	Toss all of the trash into the trash can. Get everything off the floor, including little bits of toilet paper, tossed-away strands of floss, and random hairballs.

	Pick up all the items that belong in another room. Put them in a basket, box, or bag and set them outside the bathroom for disbursement throughout the house later.

	Return items that belong in the bathroom to their proper places. Don't take time to reorganize the medicine or linen cabinets. Just place the items back where they belong. Leave organizing for when you have more time.

Wipe Down Surfaces

	Use a disinfectant wipe to wipe down the sink, including the faucet and tub area. The goal here is to get the sink and tub presentable. Wear disposable gloves to protect your skin and help you clean without worrying about what you touch.

	Using a disinfectant wipe or spray, wipe down the outside of the toilet. Quickly wipe down any visible dirt or grime, leaving the real scrubbing of the inside of the toilet for when you're not limited in time.

	Using glass cleaner or vinegar, wipe down the mirror.

Final Steps

Briefly sweep the floor, focusing mostly on the main traffic area. If you have a Swiffer, Readymop, or something similar, it can take just a few seconds to mop.