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8 Week Cleaning Challenge: Bathrooms

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8 Week Cleaning Challenge

9 Mar

Welcome to week one of the 8 Week Cleaning Challenge! This week we are working to clean and organize the bathrooms.

8 Week Cleaning Challenge- Week 1 Cleaning Bathrooms
 

When you look at your whole house and see all the messes and disarray, it can be pretty overwhelming, right? I have come to find that tackling one space at a time (and doing a thorough job with it) can be a more manageable solution. Each week of this challenge focuses on one “space type”. This first week we are going to tackle bathrooms… all the bathrooms; so if you have one bathroom, you’ve got a whole week to tackle it. We have two in our house, so I will choose two days and tackle one bathroom each of those days. If you are super motivated, feel free to tackle all your bathrooms in one day.

Clean & Organize Bathrooms

There is a lot to do in a bathroom. Lots to clean. Lots you can organize. Ready?

  • Wash the Floors
  • Clean the Sinks and Counters- Here’s a great DIY All Purpose Spray
  • Wash the Mirror(s)- These glass cleaning cloths are my favorite way to clean glass without any streaks… and all you need is water.
  • Clean the Toilet– For stains in the toilet, try this cleaning hack.
  • Clean the Tub/Shower
  • Organize Under the Sink
  • Organize the Drawers
  • Organize Medications/First Aid Items (Toss medications & sunscreens that have expired)
  • Empty the Trash
  • Wash Rug(s)
  • Hang Fresh Towels- If your towels are smelling a little funky, try this trick to get them smelling fresh again.
  • Vacuum/Dust the Baseboards
  • Clean Windows and Window Sills
  • Dust Fan Vents
  • Dust Any Shelving
  • Disinfect Door Knobs, Toilet Handles, & Light Switches (I always use these homemade cleaning wipes for this task).

I love crossing things off lists. If you’re like me and want a list of bathroom chores for the week, here you go: 8 Week Cleaning Challenge: Bathrooms. Print off as many as you need. You can tape these to the bathroom door(s) or create a 3 ring binder.

Click Here to See My Favorite Bathroom Cleaning Tips

Happy Cleaning!

Week 1: Bathrooms | Week 2: Bedrooms | Week 3: Laundry Room | Week 4: Closets | Week 5: Living Spaces | Week 6: Office | Week 7: Entry | Week 8: Kitchen

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8 Week Cleaning Challenge Week 1: Bathrooms

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  1. Eva says

    July 30, 2024 at 1:46 AM

    I just checked this post it’s a very old one, But still, the techniques and tips shared will never go old. They are still effective and make your home and bathroom look clean and shiny.
    Thanks to all, I also read the comments they were interesting to read too.

    Reply
  2. Napier says

    December 12, 2023 at 9:18 PM

    Absolutely love this bathroom cleaning challenge! Your systematic approach makes a daunting task feel achievable. One additional tip I’ve found helpful is using a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to tackle tough grime in the shower. It works wonders and leaves everything sparkling clean! Looking forward to implementing more of your strategies in the upcoming weeks. Thanks for simplifying the cleaning process!

    Reply
  3. Rose Chandler says

    August 16, 2023 at 3:52 AM

    Tackling the chaos of a messy house can indeed be quite overwhelming, but your approach of breaking it down by focusing on one space at a time is brilliant. Your step-by-step guide for cleaning and organizing bathrooms is incredibly helpful, especially with those practical DIY cleaning tips and tricks.

    Reply
  4. Fannie @ Microbialogic says

    December 5, 2022 at 11:35 AM

    I used to live with a hoarder growing up in a really bad situation and I realized I never learned how to properly clean. This blog is a lifesaver.

    Reply
  5. David says

    June 23, 2022 at 8:00 AM

    If the list only includes items that must be done, I believe the floor cleaning should come last rather than first.

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    • Erin says

      January 8, 2024 at 8:50 PM

      I would agree. I guess I didn’t necessarily put the list in any certain order, but maybe that would be a good idea 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Penaluna says

    April 18, 2022 at 6:09 AM

    Hi Erin, I would like to share this post(1-week cleaning challenge) because this post is very helpful for me I hope you’ll share some more about laundry as well. Keep it up and please keep sharing. Truly grateful for sharing such amazing information with us!

    Reply
  7. Sara Henderson says

    January 5, 2022 at 11:32 AM

    Our bathrooms have wood floors so I’m always looking for wood floor cleaning tips!

    Reply
  8. Jan says

    March 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    I’m looking for a wood floor cleaning solution.

    Reply
  9. Fran says

    December 30, 2018 at 6:00 AM

    Thanks. I’m sick of cleaning all these years. Organization and attack seems the way to go at this time.

    Reply
  10. s g says

    April 4, 2018 at 11:01 AM

    I think washing the floor should be last not first unless the list is just things that need to be done.

    Reply
  11. Kim Gebauer says

    March 4, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    I clean weekly, so the floor scrubbing toilet ,tub mirrors, etc. are not a priority. Cleaning cabinets closets and drawers are. I pick a room to deep clean during my weekly clean up if you keep on top of this you can reduce the time you spend cleaning every week. I plan my painting and carpet shampooing as extra cleaning. I have a routine on how I clean . My biggest problem is reducing clutter, so as I said pick a spot to deep clean in your routine before you know it you will have a nice clean house. Even if you just clean a draw in your kitchen when you are cooking it is a start. Get rid of clutter old clothes, old papers no longer needed I found paper clutter is the worst it adds up so fast.

    Reply
    • Mika says

      June 24, 2020 at 5:50 PM

      I don’t care that u wrote this in 2017. I still want to say AMEN. Paper clutter is the devil. It consumes my life so much so that I ignore it for long spans of time. I need therapy. Clothes clutter is a close 2nd bc I am a keeper of things in general. Oh, I’ll wear that this season. No u won’t! Lol.

      Reply
  12. Kimberly T. says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    I saw this particular blog posting on Pinterest this morning; I am hoping that if have a whole week to tackle one type of room, it will help me stay on track and not get discouraged! I have been battling a chronic condition for 9 years and we finally figured out how to “fix” me. Thank you for this challenge!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 13, 2016 at 7:51 AM

      Good luck as you take on the challenge. I have found that breaking things down into segments helps me not become overwhelmed with how much there is to do. Have a wonderful day Kimberly!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie Leslie says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    I just found your website and am so excited to get started. For years I have been trying to accomplish some sort of a plan and never have been able to complete the actual task of the cleaning. lol I love making lists, but don’t love the follow through. Now that my girls are teenagers and one is driving, I really have no excuse NOT to buckle down and get to work! Thanks for making the daunting task of housecleaning seem manageable.

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    • Erin says

      March 19, 2016 at 11:38 PM

      Thanks for commenting and letting me know you found this site! I hear you on the list thing. I love making lists, but follow-through can be much harder. Hopefully breaking the cleaning down room by room with prove successful for you. Good luck!

      Reply
  14. Susan Branstad says

    January 5, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    I am going to get started too! I also have to add washing my bathroom walls to the list as I notice splatters of soap and toothpaste on them! Just a suggestion; medications should not be stored in the bathroom. Humidity can change them so they may not work as well. I store them in a kitchen cupboard. They are handier there and I don’t have to worry about guests looking through my medicine cupboard if they are using the bathroom!! Keep up the good work Erin!

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    • Erin says

      January 5, 2016 at 11:58 AM

      Funny, I actually thought of adding “washing down the walls” but I didn’t know if that would seem too overwhelming… I’ll be doing that in our master bathroom as well as I’ve noticed some grime on the walls in there. (Way to take this challenge to the next level! I love it!!!) I have heard the same thing about storing medication in the bathroom. I believe it is mostly to do with concerns about moisture from the shower. Weird that they decide to put medicine cabinets IN a bathroom where they shouldn’t be! My future goal is to remove the medicine cabinet entirely and do something else above the toilet. And I think I’ll move the medicine across the hall to the linen closet. Thanks for the tip! Good luck with bathroom cleaning this week!

      Reply
  15. Rosy@justmyrosylife says

    January 4, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    I can’t wait to get started on this! Once our company leaves – the cleaning and organizing will begin!!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 4, 2016 at 6:49 PM

      I’ve been fighting a horrible sinus infection… Finally went to the doctor today and hoping my antibiotics will kick in. I need some energy to get the cleaning/organizing started. I cannot wait to see your year long challenge as well. We can SO do this!

      Reply
      • Rosy@justmyrosylife says

        January 4, 2016 at 7:22 PM

        We WILL do this! I hope you feel better soon so you can get back to cleaning and organizing ?

        Reply
    • Erin says

      January 4, 2016 at 6:50 PM

      Ha ha. Just saw your post from comment luv saying your challenge was up on your blog. I haven’t seen it in my email yet… On my way over now!

      Reply

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