Bathroom

Every tip here is checked against the sources listed on its page.

Nobody loves cleaning the bathroom, and I will not pretend you do. Here are the pages that walk you through it, one spot at a time.

Every page in this room

9 pages, newest first.

Why Shower Mold Keeps Coming Back (and the Habits That Stop It)
Tip
Shower mold comes back because the shower stays wet. Scrub it off with soap and water, dry it, then run the fan and squeegee after every shower.
How to Remove a Toilet Bowl Ring (Without Scratching the Bowl)
Tip
Drop the water, coat the ring with a lime and rust bowl cleaner for 15 minutes, then scrub. A wet pumice stone handles what is left.
How to Remove Hard Water Stains and Limescale (Without Hurting Your Surfaces)
Tip
Hard water stains are minerals, and a mild acid dissolves them. Use half vinegar, half water first, CLR for thick crust, and never acid on stone.
How to Get Mold Stains Off Shower Caulk (and When to Replace It)
Tip
Scrub caulk with soap and water first, then use a weak bleach mix for stains. If the black is under the surface, the fix is new caulk.
How to Deep Clean a Shower the Right Way (for Tile, Fiberglass, Acrylic and Stone)
Tip
Know what your shower is made of first. Then empty it, let a cleaner made for that surface sit, scrub gently, rinse well and dry it.
How to Clean Grout Without Ruining It
Tip
Clean grout with oxygen bleach powder and a nylon brush, not vinegar. Acids can etch and lighten cement grout. Then seal it so it stays clean longer.