It sure has taken me a long time, but I think I have figured out the secret to keeping my bathroom clean. If I had a ton of time, it would be easy. I’m organized and while I was in college I worked summers as a cleaning professional. I know how to clean. What I have struggled with is how to keep it clean with my busy family and work schedule. I rush around every morning trying to get the kids to school and me to work on time (makeup, high heals, the whole shebang). I work away from home all day and return to an evening full of activities. I like to use any extra time in my schedule to make sure to prepare delicious and nutritious real food meals for my family. If you have a schedule which is anything like mine, you know all too well that there is little time for cleaning.
I really have gotten tired of chaos cleaning. You know……..the crazy rushing around that happens when someone is coming over to the house. If you have had enough of the panic and worry that happens anytime someone says they will “just stop by.” It’s time for a change. In order to reduce my overall stress, I decided that I had to figure out an easy routine that I could fit into my busy schedule…..5 minutes is about all I have to give. I decided to use a strategy of stringing together easy habits into cleaning routines.
5 Minute Bathroom Cleaning
- Clean bathroom mirror.
- Wipe down sink.
- Give the toilet a quick clean with toilet bowl cleaner and brush.
- Use a Clorox-type wipe, sponge, or microfiber cloth to wipe down toilet seat and rim.
Have 6 minutes?
Wipe down moldings and any other flat surfaces in the room.
Another quick tip: Wipe down the shower while you are still in the shower. I give a quick scrub down each day while I’m letting the conditioner sit on my hair for a little longer. I usually only grab a piece of the shower each day. For example……..the front right corner one day and the back right corner another day and so on. Since most of us shower more than once a week (please tell me that’s true) , that allows plenty of time to get the entire thing scrubbed each week.
There you go……..that’s it. If you can grab just 5 minutes each day, you can have a bathroom that you can actually let your guests use. It’s an amazing feeling to walk into a clean bathroom each morning. I know it sounds crazy, but having a clean bathroom really reduces my stress each day. It takes a while to create habits that will stick, but give it a try. This method works for even the busiest of moms.
Leave me a comment and let me know what other areas of the house are your biggest concerns. I’ll work on some other 5 minute cleaning routines that we all can use. Are there any routines that really work for you. Leave us a comment and let’s get the conversation going.
These are great tips, Christina. I need to get in the frame of mind that I don’t need an hour to clean something! Cause then it never gets done!
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I have been thrilled that I have been able to keep up my quick morning routine. It allows me time to clean other rooms. Feels good to be clean and organized. I’m not totally there yet, but I’m off to a great start. You are so right………none of us have an hour to give to cleaning.
Love your tip about cleaning the shower in pieces. What excellent advise. For me it is the kitchen counter that holds all the papers and junk mail. Paper controls me and makes my house feel and look messy.
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It just seems to work for me. I never have enough time to clean the whole thing. I’m always rushing out the door to work or kids activities. Cleaning in pieces makes sure it is done and doesn’t take so much time that I am late for work. Paper is a huge problem for me as well. I’m working on some systems for that. When I find something that works, I’ll be sure to share.
These are great and very helpful! We live in an old farmhouse and all 7 of us share one bathroom. These tips are timely!!
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WOW ! Christina, These are awesome tips, I have to get in the attitude that I needn’t bother with a hour to clean something! Cause then it never completes!
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Toilet cleaner is very important issue for our daily needs.Natural cleaning product is perfect for for kitchen, bathroom and also floor cleaning.
This is great info. Bathroom cleaning is very important. I didn’t know the bathroom will be cleaned in a short time. thanks for sharing the helpful information. I’ve benefited the post. I Wii try this rule.
Great ideas for quick bathroom cleaning! A clean washroom is the key to a happy home. Bathroom cleaning must be done very often since it is the area where bacteria are scattered. 5 minute bathroom cleaning tips can save us a lot time.
Thanks for the quick and easy tips Christina. We are all guilty of putting off cleaning till things start to get really messy, but these 5 minute tips are actually very do-able and easy even for someone having a busy schedule.
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