10+ Genius Home Hacks I Swear By for a Spotless Bathroom
The bathroom is one area of the house that gets dirty so fast. Here are the best home hacks I have for keeping it clean. So much so that guests will wonder if anyone ever uses it.
Most of these tips do not require too much effort but I promise you will learn a thing or two that will help you make cleaning so much easier.
#1. The Best Hack To Remove Limescale From Your Toilet
My friend once sent me this photo of her toilet and she was completely confused about what to do.
She had tried everything and nothing was working.
Immediately, I thought of Citric Acid. I sent her a photo, she tried it and boom after a few days the toilet was looking amazing!
Citric Acid is like my favourite product EVER!
It works for so many things but it works exceptionally well on toilets that have rust and limescale!
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#2. The Bathroom Deep Clean Checklist That’ll Change Your Life
If cleaning your bathroom overwhelms you, try a deep clean checklist. I promise you it will change the game for you.
If you want a clean home or bathroom, there are some things you shouldn’t leave to your brain.
You’re far too busy to spend time making decisions on the spot. The truth is, without a list, you will miss things.
I genuinely don’t know how I cleaned my house before making a checklist. It saves so much energy—no thinking, no backtracking – just look at it and tick things off as you go. Simple.
I’ve included every single thing you need to clean your bathroom properly. No more wondering what to do next or missing a few spots.
If you’ve never tried using a checklist, trust me – it’s the best cleaning hack ever.
I include a step-by-step deep-clean routine, the best products to help you do the job quicker, and my top tips for maintaining your bathroom.
#3. BEST Hack To Permanently Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass Shower Doors
Hard water stains… aren’t they just the worst?
They make your shower doors look like you haven’t cleaned them in years. I used to struggle with them too until I found a low effort way to get rid of them.
Squeegee after every single shower!
It sounds so simple but it works! Everyone in my house knows this and we keep a squeegee suctioned to the glass shower.
If you are struggling with stains that are already there, you can try one of my go to natural cleaners – Citric Acid.
Have you tried it before? Oh my goodness! It’s amazing!
The acid naturally breaks down mineral deposits, and with a little scrubbing, your glass will look brand new. I also share the commercial products that remove limescale here as well as other natural ways to remove the hard water stains.
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#4. Remove Mould For Good With Hydrogen Peroxide
I didn’t know you could remove mould naturally until I tried it myself. If you are struggling with mould in your bathroom.
Try a mix of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
Hydrogen peroxide is a natural disinfectant that kills mould, while baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive to scrub away stains.
How to Do It:
- Mix hydrogen peroxide and baking soda into a thick paste.
- Apply to the mouldy grout and let sit for 30 minutes (or overnight for stubborn stains).
- Scrub with a grout brush.
- Rinse with warm water and wipe with a damp cloth.
There are a few other professional cleaners I have tried that work on mould. However, the best advice I can give is to prevent mould.
The best way to do that is to try now to leave your bathroom damp. Mould grows on damp, porous surfaces.
Take the root of the problem away and they won’t return.
#5. Best Hack To Clean Your Shower Head
We all know by now that soaking your shower head in vinegar is the best way to clean it.
However, if you are not a fan of vinegar, I share nine alternative ways to clean your shower head using things you probably already have at home.
One of these solutions is a toothpick and dish soap.
The toothpick will remove all the limescale on your shower head and dish soap will clean it pretty well.
To treat limescale at it’s source, use a water softener. That way you will get less limescale clogging your shower head.
Related Post: 9 Easy Alternatives For Cleaning Shower Head Without Vinegar
#6. My Favourite Hack For Cleaning Mirrors
You only need two cloths to clean your mirrors without a single streak – a glass cloth and a microfibre cloth.
People don’t believe me until they try it for themselves.
Just wet the microfibere cloth and clean a section of the glass. Buff it immediately after with a glass cloth and that’s it!
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#7. Best DIY Tile Cleaning Recipe
This recipe is one of the best things you can use for cleaning your floor tiles. It is a Nancy Birtwhistle recipe from her book Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home.
- 150g of citric acid
- 75ml water
- 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 25ml of eco-friendly washing-up liquid.
Mix all ingredients in a bottle or spray bottle and pour on the bathroom floor. Let it sit for a few minutes and wash in circular motions.
Rinse and repeat if needed.
Related: How to Keep Bathroom Shower Floor Tiles Sparkling Clean
#8. Remove Water Stains From Your Countertops
If you are struggling with hard water stains on your countertops or those nasty brown rings around your tap, try vinegar.
You can of course use any other strong commercial limescale remover.
However, if you want to try a natural product first. Vinegar will do the job quick and easy!
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#9. The Best (Reusable) Cloth for Cleaning Your Toilet
Using the right cleaning cloth makes a huge difference in how effectively you clean your toilet.
If you are looking for the best cloth to clean your toilet, try a high quality mircrofibre cloth that is a mix of polyamide and polyester.
These cloths have been tested in the lab and they remove 99% of germs with just water. Yes, just water!
So if you are looking for the best way to clean your bathroom fast and still remove germs, try a microfibre cloth.
Related: The Best (Reusable) Cloth for Cleaning Your Toilet
#10. The Full List of Bathroom Cleaning Supplies You Need
I made a comprehensive checklist that covers everything you need for a spotless bathroom. Everything from disinfectants to scrub brushes.
You can literally take this as a shopping list and buy all the things you need. You are welcome.
#11. I Tested The Best DIY Mirror Cleaner
DIY cleaning solutions can be hit or miss. This post tests and reviews five homemade mirror cleaners to find the absolute best streak-free cleaner you can ever make.
You won’t believe which recipe came out on top!
I call it The Vinegar Whisperer.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup water
Method:
- Pour the vinegar and water into a spray bottle.
- Shake well to combine.
- Spray the solution directly onto the mirror.
- Wipe in a circular motion, then use a dry cloth to buff away any streaks.
Sometimes simple is better.
I hope this post inspired you to find new ways, tips or hacks to clean your bathroom.
You deserve a clean home you never want to leave.
