Clean – Bathrooms
Aah the bathrooms, if neglected they become quite grotty. The key to the bathroom is to routinely clean it which will then reduce the amount of scrubbing you will need to do. I clean my bathrooms each week and wipe over them daily.
Cleaning task
Today’s cleaning task is to do the following in the bathroom:
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Here are a few posts I have shared previously about organising the bathroom room:
- How to clean a smelly toilet
- Tips to speed clean the bathroom
- Organising the kids bathroom
- Colour code kids bath towels
- 7 tips to organise a bathroom cupboard
- How to clean a shower head
- Deep clean bathroom tips for the forgotten areas
- Organising the kids shower
- More inspirational bathroom images
- How a reader uses for vinegar in the home
- 20 uses for vinegar around the home
- Cleaning rubber bath toys
- 13 different uses for shampoo
- How to store and organise kids bath toys
When my kids were younger there were mornings that my kids would rush brushing their teeth, I check that they have brushed well and if not they have to brush again. There was a stage that this was happening far too often so I created a chart (I love charts!!). I use these charts to mark off if they have brushed their teeth well, at the end of the week it is acknowledged and rewarded in something as simple as picking what movie we watch or which board game to play.
Brushing teeth charts are available in my shop. Click here to download
Declutter – Top of Bathroom Vanity
Note: Please don’t declutter or organise your vanity cupboards, this is planned for another day.
Remove as much as you can from your bathroom vanity to make it look tidier and easier for you to clean. I have always loved this caddy which we used as a toothbrush holder in the kids bathroom. It suctioned to the mirror to make it easier to wipe the bench. This holder was purchased from woolworths (can usually be found hanging in random aisles).
I try to keep the top of my bathroom vanity clutter free. Keeping handwash, toothbrush/toothpaste, makeup remover wipes.
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Organise – Shower caddy
In the pre task challenges I got you to create a shower caddy, today I wanted to share with you why the shower caddy is separate to the cleaning caddy.
I adore my hubby, he has always cleaned our shower as I am very sensitive to a lot of chemicals. To make it easier for him I created the shower caddy which ideally needs to be a plastic peg basket as it goes in the shower with you and will get wet, the peg baskets have holes in the bottom for easy water drainage. I purchased the basket above from Howards Storage World a few years ago (it’s no longer in stock), however you can purchase peg baskets from most department stores like Big W and Target or even the local discount stores.
Over the past few years I have learnt that it’s not necessary to use chemicals in the bathroom, that vinegar/bicarb solution with a toothbrush or strong grout brush works wonders. So I have been able to clean the shower more often. I don’t necessarily clean it on a certain day, just a day each week that I know I have the time to spend a few extra minutes in there. It stays in the shower until the caddy and contents are dry and then I put it away in the evening.
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New Habit – Clear and wipe your bathroom vanity
While you are brushing your teeth, put away all items left on your vanity. Once finished wipe your vanity bench and sink. I keep an absorbent cloth in my vanity cupboard. Wipe the vanity bench and sink each or every second day, rinse out the cloth and it dries overnight.
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5 Minutes Only – Wash the lines on your clothes line
Wash the lines on your clothes line, removing all the dust and dirt build up.
READ MORE: How to wash the clothes line.
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DOWNLOAD
Print the daily sheet and checklists to keep for reference while you are completing the above tasks.
- DAY 6 DAILY TASK SHEET – file behind ‘Daily Task’ divider – click to download.
- BATHROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST – file behind ‘Checklist’ divider – click to download.
- BLANK BATHROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST – use this to create your own checklist, file behind ‘Checklist’ divider – click to download.
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Only got to clean the clothes line, then I’m done (for these tasks), but it is full of clothes ATM so will be waiting til they are dry! 🙂
I am loving this challenge, thank you so much Kat & Kate.
You are on a role Kaycee well done!!
Last week was a disaster for me to complete all the tasks, but I tried to focus on what I could. So, I have a clean kitchen under-sink, got the cleaning caddy done (love the all purpose cleaner- it works great!) and am working my way through the other lists from last week. We are moving house at the end of school (July), so I am busy decluttering all the things I don’t want to take with me. But, given I am so sentimental that getting rid of things is hard, this is a LONG process. But I am still plodding on. So, today I start fresh, jump in where we are all at, and pick up the other rooms later 🙂 Hopefully. I guess I just eat the elephant one bite at a time! But I hate being behind everyone else.
Don’t worry Lisa about being behind, you can pick up from today and go back to the other tasks when you have time, you have lifetime access so you can continue with the tasks past the 20 days if you need.
So, except for the clothes line (’cause it’s now 10.57pm and dark outside) I’ve just completed today!
Yay, I’ll let you off on the clothes line LOL.
Yay! Bathroom done. Feels great to know my walls are clean. It’s a job I never think to do.
Love it Darra!
Yay! In a cleaning frenzy on Friday I already did most of the bathroom tasks – they were LONG overdue. I wanted to ask about putting your toothbrush holder in the dishwasher – I have a similar model to yours and think running through the dishwasher is a fabulous idea but am worried about the suction cups – do you need to remove them before you put them in the dishwasher?
No I keep them on, they need a good clean too, I’ve not had any problems 🙂
Hi Kat,
For some reason I didn’t get an email in my inbox with Day 6’s tasks? I didn’t have a problem with the first 5 days.
Thanks
Lara
Sorry Lara, I realised late last night I made a mistake, hopefully you did receive it in the end.
Why am I unable to open up week 1 as I am very behind with this cahallenge and need to print the printables
Hi everyone! Loving these challenges! Just letting you all know, I managed to track down Katrina’s gorgeous floral Shower Cleaning Caddy that is no longer available at Howard’s Storage World! I bought mine on Amazon.com for $12.89! It is called InterDesign Medium Blumz Basket, Clear. They also have a smaller size plus loads of affordable, matching items. And Amazon does free shipping! Got to love that! Just a heads up… Cheers, Vxx
Wahoo, that is awesome thank you so much for sharing Vicki!
Loving this challenge. So many wonderful tips!!!
Soooo, I’ve tried clove oil, gumption, lemon juice, bi carb and also ‘mould power’ to try and remove the mould from the white grout seal in our ensuite. Nothing is working!!!
Any other tips??
Thank you xx
Hi Christy, So happy to hear you are enjoying this challenge! Hmmm ok as last resort i would give Exit Mould a try! Good luck.:)
All done – sparkling clean! Now to the fridge – although its approaching witching hour :), so I’m going to defer tbst until tomorrow. Hoping to get back on track fully tomorrow.
Wonderful Anna! You are doing a great job.:)