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How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

May 4, 2021 By: Anita

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Most of my readers know that I try to be efficient. I’m not one of those women who just LOVES to clean. I do love a clean house and once I get going I feel great that I’m doing it, but if I can take less time cleaning the same space, I’m all for it. I’ve come up with a system that makes cleaning both of my bathrooms take less than 15 minutes.

Deep cleaning the tub and shower takes longer but if you want to quickly go over them it will only take an additional few minutes to the 7 I’ve mentioned. I’ve included how I clean the tub and shower as optional steps if you have the time.

What you will need:

Grab some paper towels or washable rags. I used paper towels in this example but often do use cloth rags that I can wash and reuse.

You’ll also want to have rubber gloves, and cleaning supplies for the tub, shower, toilet, mirror, and counter. You can use vinegar and baking soda to do everything you need in the bathroom. This also saves time and money. (However, if someone in your household is sick you will want to use more powerful disinfectants.)

How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

Start the stop watch and begin.

1. Quickly take everything off of the countertop (put it away), lift the rugs (shake them out), and pull the garbage can and everything that goes on the floor and counters out of the bathroom. I just set mine outside of the bathroom on the floor.

2. Apply cleaning solutions in this order.

  • the shower walls (optional)
  • the tub (optional)
  • the toilet bowl See how to do this with baking soda and vinegar here
  • the toilet rims and base
  • the countertop
  • the mirror

Vinegar water can be used on the mirrors, if you have glass around the shower it will clean that, on the toilet rims and base, countertops, sink, and the floor. I use the baking soda in the toilet and tub. See how to clean the toilet here. For the tub, clean it similarly to the toilet, just sprinkle about 3/4 Cup all over the tub and pour about 2 cups vinegar on top. It will fizzle up and clean well while fizzing.

3. Now work in reverse. Clean what you put the cleaning solutions on last. Grab a paper towel and clean the mirror. Then clean off the countertops and the sink.

How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

Next, use a brush and clean the bowl of the toilet, grab a few more paper towels and wipe the toilet rims and base (working from the cleanest areas to the dirtiest).

How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar). How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

4. Then get on your hands and knees and spray the floor with vinegar water. Clean starting from the furthest corner working your way out to the hall. If you added cleaner to your tub and shower quickly scrub and wipe them up last.

How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

5. Replace the rugs and garbage can.

And you are done.

Follow these steps quickly and you will have a clean bathroom in 7 minutes or less.

How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

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How to Clean Your Bathroom in 7 Minutes or Less (Using Baking Soda, Water, & Vinegar).

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  1. Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says

    April 21, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Great tips!! I hate spending time cleaning so when I can find quick ways to do it, I am happy!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Peggy says

      January 9, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      been using this recipe for more than 30 yrs. never buy chemicals. happy camper.

      Reply
      • Anita Fowler says

        January 13, 2016 at 7:56 pm

        Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
  2. Annette says

    April 21, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    We love vinegar as a cleaner, but I’ve never tried baking soda! I’m excited to try it!

    Reply
  3. Kimberly @ Stuffed Suitcase says

    April 21, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Great tips, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      April 23, 2014 at 12:03 am

      Kimberly- Thanks for stopping by and checking the post out, I appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Carrie Swenson says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:14 am

    I hate cleaning the bathrooms! I have four boys, so as you can imagine it is a nightmare. Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to try them out!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      April 23, 2014 at 12:02 am

      Carrie- Wow four boys, that does sound like a lot of cleaning! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  5. Susan M says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Love to clean with vinegar as well. Keep my shower surround and shower curtain liner clean by spraying down with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water after every shower. Use a dish wand filled with a 50/50 solution of Dawn dish soap and vinegar to clean the tub sides and floor. Do this at the end of your shower and the tub rinses as you do. The tub area stays clean and shiny.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      May 6, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Susan- What great ideas to keep up on the cleanliness of the shower and tub. If they aren’t kept up with they get pretty grimy after awhile. Thanks for the ideas!

      Reply
    • Ann Boudrot says

      January 3, 2016 at 12:06 am

      How much dawn vs vinegar do you use in the wand? I love this idea.

      Reply
  6. Sandy says

    May 14, 2014 at 1:01 am

    This is the routine I follow also. The only difference is I use vinegar and alcohol in a spray bottle for toilet, sink, mirror and I use vinegar and Dawn in another spray bottle for tub and shower. I use paper towels all the time also because you can just pitch the germs. I use some toilet paper on some parts of the toilet because it seems to catch hair better (yes I know, gross!!)I like the baking soda for the tub idea! Much more economical that toilet bowl cleaner.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      May 14, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      Sandy- Great ideas! Thanks. I never thought of vinegar and alcohol but I bet that sterilizes even more. Vinegar and Dawn is a great idea too. Thanks.

      Reply
  7. susan says

    August 19, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Remember never to us vinegar on marble! It will eat away at the stone.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      August 20, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks for the tip. I appreciate it.

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:48 am

    A routine bathroom cleanup can keep bathroom looking fresh and clean without too much effort.I too use baking soda to clean bath tub and toilet….Thanks a lot for sharing nice tips to effectively clean bathroom.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      August 27, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      Maria- You’re welcome. Thanks for the comment.

      Reply
  9. Shirley says

    October 2, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    What’s in the vinegar water just water and vinegar? how much?

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      October 2, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Its about half vinegar half water. The proportions (as long as the vinegar is half or more) doesn’t really make a huge difference.

      Reply
  10. Harry says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I really love this site. Help me a lot for me choosing the best Tips for my house. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. southtottenhamcarpetcleaners.org.uk says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I have heard a lot of suggestions about cleaning the toilet. If it is really dirty I have found that dropping 2 lysol tablets into the tank and leaving it for about a hour. Flush and your toilet will be self cleaning every time you flush.

    Best regards!
    South Tottenham Carpet Cleaners Ltd.

    Reply
  12. Donna Lewis says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Thank you for starting this flow of great information from all your readers. I had forgotten some of them and need to try again – tired of spending money on new products that don’t always work as well as needed, especially on limited Senior incomes.

    Reply
  13. Lucinda Nutting says

    August 26, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    I saw this post and went home to try it out on my bathroom sink (which was very dirty). I plugged the drain, filled it with a splash of vinegar and added about a tablespoon of baking soda. It instantly got to work and I used some paper towels to rinse both mine and my fiance’s sinks. It worked magically! I couldn’t stop cleaning everything in the bathroom. Thanks for the awesome tips 🙂

    Reply
  14. CheapSkate says

    November 17, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Spray WINDEX or any glass cleaner on the rim of the toliet, let sit for 3-5 minutes then wipe.

    Reply
  15. Jeri says

    November 21, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    Great idea, but I’m surprised that no one has commented about using washable (reusable) cleaning cloths/rags rather than paper towels. More economical and more environmentally friendly.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      November 26, 2015 at 6:24 am

      Great tip. I actually do often use towels and rags. I typically use paper towels on toilets but yes, it is more economical. Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Gail says

    January 5, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    Something else related to your topic: the toilet brush. Your choice is a good one — all plastic/nylon. Don’t EVER use one with the nylon bristles twisted into two heavy wires. When the bristles smash, the wire framework scratches your porcelain bowl. Dirt and bacteria get in the scratches making it harder and harder to clean as you get more scratches. Mine is a plastic handle with nylon yarn for the head — very porcelain friendly.

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      January 6, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      Great comment Thank you!!

      Reply
  17. Margaret O'Donnell says

    June 13, 2016 at 7:24 am

    hello I havent got face book, but would like to have your tips available to me I am a pensioner 73 years old. & would love all the $$$$ saving tips.
    Thank you Margaret

    Reply
  18. Jorge Escudero says

    July 19, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    Great routine! I just want to add something we’ve done in our home as well to reduce clean up. We have a special needs son and cleaning up after him can get pretty tiring. Out of necessity we’ve had to create what we call a Urifunnel. It’s a portable urinal for boys and men who need assistance. It helps prevent splashing and definitely reduces cleanup time like the rest of your tips.

    You can check us out at http://urifunnel.com

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      August 22, 2016 at 7:55 am

      Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  19. Meag says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Is that travertine in the picture? Been wondering if vinegar is ok on the travertine tiles? And if not what other non toxic would work.

    Thanks! I’m about to 7 minute my bathroom when I finish this post!

    Reply
    • Anita Fowler says

      February 26, 2017 at 1:36 am

      It is travertine tile. It’s help up well! Vinegar is very gentle. Good luck!

      Reply
  20. Go to http://www.dermahealthinstitute.com says

    September 10, 2019 at 12:39 am

    Thanks for helping out, great information.

    Reply

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