If you also feel that cleaning bathrooms is the worst chore ever then welcome to the club. All of us acknowledge this fact that cleaning bathrooms can never be a fun-task. Obviously none of us loves getting on our all-fours mopping up floors, wiping up grime and still ending up with a cleaning issue.

Apparently, these issues keep on sprouting their heads on a regular basis. However, if not interesting, this chore can indeed be made easy and effective if you take care to avoid certain bathroom mistakes which tend to be very common. 

Avoiding these cleaning mistakes will save a lot of effort as well as time on your part. Paying attention to these details will help you realize that you can keep your bathrooms sanitary and gleaming to an extent which you had probably never speculated before. Go through these usual bathroom cleaning mistakes listed below and enter the world of efficiency.

1.    Not turning ON exhaust fan frequently

Not using your exhaust fan when required can also lead to a lot of troubles such as the stimulation of mildew growth etc.  Therefore, once you are done with your shower, make sure than you turn on the exhaust and keep it running for some time, approximately fifteen to twenty minutes.

This little action on your part would aid your bathroom’s ventilation and thus prevent the growth of mold or mildew. Also, you ought to turn on the exhaust every time you wash your bathroom. In case, you do not have an exhaust fan; opening up a window can work equally well.

2.    Going for an All-Purpose Cleaner

At times we tend to be economical and instead of getting various cleaners for various different purposes, we tend to rely upon one all-purpose cleaner. This might not always work well for every surface. While your shower tiles, tub, sink and basin might get disinfected with one cleaner, you might require a different spray cleaner for your glass mirrors.

Although Amazon is here to help in this regard but I would advise to go for dedicated home cleaning stores to look for diversified type of products.

For example, GoodHomeStore.com is such store I have found but some of their prices are a little bit at higher side. Another good option is Shop4Choice.com but they are not as diverse in inventory as former one. Anyways you can find cheap stores similar to GoodHomeStore here.

3.    Placing the toilet brush back into the holder

Placing the wet toilet brush directly into its holder can be the worst bathroom cleaning mistake you ever commit. This act of yours can directly stimulate the growth of bacteria. To avoid this mistake, once you have used the toilet brush; place it across the seat so that it can dry up and any liquid present in it can make its way into the bowl.

Place the brush into its holder only if you are completely sure that it has dried up. Moreover, regularly clean your toilet brush and its holder with an anti-bacterial cleaner to prevent any bacterial growth.

4.     Forgetting to wash your shower curtain liner

Your shower curtain might accumulate some build up or residue over time. Yet, this doesn’t imply that you toss it away. Rather, just simply running it through your washing machine can also clean it effectively.

Launder the curtain liner in hot water and add a little bleach to it as well. Once you are done with the washing, place the curtain into the dryer and tumble dry it a little. Moreover, do remember to close the curtain after you have showered; otherwise your curtain is likely to become an ideal substrate for mold and mildew.

5.    Ignore things meant to be trivial

Sometimes apparently petty and trivial things can mean a lot. So it is very important that you do not belittle the importance of small “touch points” of your bathrooms. These touch points can be your racks, shelves, faucets or handles. So make sure that you regularly clean and accessorize them as well.

Research says an average life span of bathroom bathtubs; fiberglass and fiber glass is around 10-15 years. Improper cleaning and maintenance can reduce it to 4-5 years due to staining and rusting.

6.    Neglecting parts of bathroom you think don’t require cleaning

Very often it happens that we only clean those parts which are obviously dirty; and in doing so neglect many other things which indeed demand our attention. So do not satisfy yourself merely with the cleaning of your toilet seat and bowl; rather give equal attention to its base as well.

The base, tank and lid of your toilet can also get dirty over time and become a hub for germs to grow. These parts rarely get attention so mold grows there overtime. Although several products are available to remove it but my stress is on readily available household method, detail of which is here. Therefore, along with the interior, embark upon the cleanliness of the exterior as well. Furthermore, disinfecting the handle is also something mandatory which shouldn’t be forgotten.

Take care that you do not make any of these bathroom cleaning mistakes and hopefully you will end up with completely clean and sanitary bathrooms.