How To Clean a Bathroom Toilet

A bathroom toilet should be cleaned on a regular basis. It is a horrible job, but if you keep up with the cleaning it shouldn’t be that difficult. No one likes to clean toilets but it has to be done. You don’t want it to look disgusting, smell bad, or be a place where germs like to breed. If you follow the guidelines below should help make your toilet looking clean and germ free.  

 Cleaning Equipment You'll Need

• Bucket
• Soap scum and mildew remover
• Disinfectant sprays
• Scrub brush
• Sponges
• Rags or paper towels
• Rubber gloves, if you use them
• Mop

Step 1 – Gather Supplies

Gather all your cleaning supplies and put them in a bucket. Carry the bucket to the bathroom. Getting your supplies ready beforehand will be easier and less distracting.

Open the window, if there is one, or turn on a fan to ventilate your bathroom. The open window is for you not to inhale the fumes as you are cleaning the bathroom toilet.         

Step 2 – Remove Items on Top the Toilet

Place the items on the sink. You will be washing them later on.

Step 3 – Select a Sponge

Put the seat up and spray the inside the bathroom toilet and under the rim. Let it soak as you take your sponge and wipe down the toilet, around the tank, the lid, seat, and the sides and base of the toilet.

Step 4 – Spray Exterior of the Bathroom Toilet 

Use your sponge or dry rag to wipe it dry.

Step 5 – Use the Toilet Brush

Take the toilet brush and scrub inside the bathroom toilet and under the rim thoroughly. Repeat until all stains are gone. Flush the toilet.

Use the cleaner spray on the seat. Wipe it dry and, then, put the seat down.

Step 6 – Clean the Handle

Use disinfectant spray and spray the bathroom toilet handle. Wipe it dry. The handle is where the germs are easily spread, so it needs to be cleaned thoroughly.

Step 7 – Spray the Floor

Wipe down the area around the base of the bathroom toilet with a mop or rag. Let it dry.

Step 8 – Wash Items

Spray the items, carefully, that were on the top of the tank. Wipe them dry and, then, put them back on the tank.

Step 9 – Finishing Up

Gather your cleaning equipment and put them back in the bucket. Carry the bucket to the next bathroom in your house. Repeat the same procedure above.

Your bathroom toilet is now clean and germ free. Cleaning your bathroom toilet on a weekly schedule will help make your job a lot easier to handle in between regular cleaning jobs.