Bathroom Cleaning Tips

One of the more frequently used and shared places in your home, the bathroom can easily go from clean to a total eyesore! Stay on top of its upkeep with these bathroom cleaning tips and hacks for all your needs including bathroom tile, porcelain sinks and tubs, vanities, and more.
A ceilingmounted ventilation fan in a tiled bathroom
How Often to Clean Your Bathroom Fan to Prevent Mold Growth
Modern shower stall with glass doors and a showerhead
The Quick Dryer-Sheet Trick That Leaves Shower Doors Spotless
A modern glassenclosed shower with white tiled walls and silver fixtures
Why Your Shower Gets Dirty So Fast (and How to Slow It Down)
Overhead showerhead spraying water in a bathroom
Should You Clean a Shower Head With Denture Tablets? Here's What Cleaning Pros Say
Clean Shower Door
How to Clean Glass Shower Doors for a Spotless, Streak-Free Finish
Hands applying caulk to the edge of a bathtub using a caulking gun
How Often You Should Recaulk Your Bathtub to Prevent Moisture Damage and Cracks
free standing bathtub
How Remove Stubborn Bathtub Stains, From Mildew to Hard Water Spots
walk-in shower in bathroom
6 Things Guests Notice the Second They Use Your Bathroom
A person filling a glass with water from a kitchen faucet
How to Clean the Mesh Filter in Your Faucet—and Why You Should
A blue bath bomb in water creating a swirling effect with foam
How to Remove Stubborn Bath Bomb Stains From Your Tub
Corner of a tiled shower with visible caulk and some mildew
How to Clean Mold and Mildew From Caulk in a Few Simple Steps
A toilet brush held near a toilet in a bathroom
Yes, You Should Be Cleaning Your Toilet Brush—Here's How
Toilet and sink in a bathroom with tiled walls
How to Remove Stubborn Yellow Stains From a Toilet Bowl
Modern glassenclosed shower with white tile walls and a rainfall showerhead
How to Clean Shower Doors With a Simple Vinegar Spray
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub glass shower enclosure and a vanity with a round mirror
5 Natural Ways to Make Your Bathroom Smell Amazing—No Harsh Chemicals Needed
A modern freestanding bathtub with a view of a garden through a nearby window
The Best Way to Remove Rust Stains From Enamel Sinks and Tubs
Various personal care items including bottles nail polish a hairbrush and prescription containers on a bathroom counter
How to Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet, According to Professional Organizers
A ceilingmounted ventilation fan with a louvered grille in a room corner
How to Use Your Bathroom Fan the Right Way (and Prevent Mold and Other Damage)
Steam cleaning a tile floor using a portable steam cleaner
How to Steam Clean Grout Without Damaging Your Tiles
Bathroom with a sink toilet round mirror and glass shower enclosure
The Most Overlooked Part of Your Toilet Is Really Dirty—Here's How to Clean It
Bathroom with white tiled walls a bathtub with a wooden tray and a glass shower enclosure
The Easiest Ways to Remove Soap Scum From Your Bathtub (Without Scratching It)
A bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub a wicker stool and towels hanging and folded on fixtures
8 Things You Can Clean in Your Bathroom With a Dishwasher Tablet
A soft bath mat and slippers placed near a bathtub
How Often to Wash a Bath Mat to Prevent Mildew and Lingering Odors
A shower with stone pebble flooring and a safety handle installed on the wall
How to Clean a Pebble Shower Floor—Without Damaging the Stone or Grout
White tile shower with built-in black and white shower niche
The Easy Shower Cleaning Trick That Prevents Mold and Grime
A showerhead releasing water with toiletries on a shelf nearby
Bathroom Cleaning in Winter Is Trickier Than You Think—Here's What to Do Differently
A rainfallstyle showerhead with water flowing in a bathroom
How Often to Replace Your Shower Head—and What Happens If You Don’t
Person cleaning a toilet with a brush hands wearing yellow rubber gloves
How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Toilets Using Martha’s Easy Method
Toilet and sink in a tiled bathroom with a mirror and towel rack visible
Why You Should Always Close the Toilet Lid When You Flush
Bathroom with chrome faucet
How to Clean Chrome So It Shines Like New, According to Experts
Four bamboo toothbrushes stored upright in a white holder with towels and a plant in the background
How to Clean Your Toothbrush Holder Safely (and Why You Really Need To)
Pink tile in a bathroom
What Cleaning Experts Actually Use to Get Their Bathrooms Sparkling Clean
Ceiling color bathroom
How to Clean Your Bathroom in 15 Minutes—Without Missing a Spot
A razor and shaving cream on a surface
5 Surprising Things You Can Clean with Shaving Cream
Modern bathroom with a toilet shelving unit and accessories
How to Clean Your Toilet So It Gleams—Even the Spots You Usually Miss
Person cleaning a mirror with a spray bottle and cloth
This Surprising Cleaning Mistake Is Why Your Mirrors Always Look Streaky
Bathroom with a glass shower
How to Clean Soap Scum Off Shower Doors Without Leaving a Single Scratch
bathroom counter with bath salts, reusable cotton pads, diffuser, bamboo toothbrush, jade rollers, natural wooden brush, fresh soap, and charcoal powder
7 Things You'll Regret Tossing the Next Time You Declutter Your Bathroom
A person holding a bucket with cleaning supplies in a bathroom
The Cleaning Products Plumbers Wish You’d Stop Using Immediately
Green bathroom design
6 Spots in Your Bathroom You're Probably Forgetting to Clean
Tray in bathroom for candle and accessories
How to Get Your Bathroom Ready for Visitors, From What to Stock to How to Clean
A modern bathroom with a marble countertop glass shower enclosures and tiled walls
How to Remove Shower Mold and Mildew for a Bathroom That Sparkles
White and black bathroom with shower
7 Time-Saving Tricks That'll Speed Up Your Bathroom Cleaning Routine
Modern bathroom with a bathtub shower sink and a light tile design
You're Probably Waiting Too Long to Replace Your Shower Liner—Here's Why It Matters
Toilet with toilet rolls on top of the tank
6 Everyday Items You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet, According to Plumbers
bathroom with a green vanity, white granite countertop, and a shower lined with subway and mosaic tiles
How to Clean a Shower Drain Using Common Household Staples
woman cleaning blue tile bathroom
How to Get Rid of Mold in the Bathroom, According to Experts
toilet paper on a pink background
Over or Under? Charmin Settles the 'How to Hang Toilet Paper' Debate
Medications on the Shelves of a Medicine Cabinet
8 Things to Remove From Your Medicine Cabinet ASAP, According to Experts
black and white bathroom with claw foot tub and pedestal sink
10 Bathroom Items to Throw Away ASAP, According to Experts
woman holding vinegar, baking soda, and citric acid cleaning supplies
How to Make a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner With Baking Soda and Vinegar
Clean white tiled bathroom
How to Clean Pink Mold From Your Shower, Counters, and Other Prone Surfaces
Modern bathroom vanity
9 Things You Should Toss From Your Bathroom Now, According to Experts
Patterned walk-in shower
The Right Way to Clean a Bathtub, From Porcelain to Fiberglass
Clean bathroom
How to Clean Your Bathroom From Top to Bottom
Bathroom with toilet
How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger (or Chemicals)
rob diaz home tour window pane shower
How to Clean Every Type of Shower, From Glass to Tile
glass shower in modern marble bathroom
How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass Showers—and Prevent Future Buildup
Person in jacuzzi hot tub bubble bath
The Right Way to Clean a Jetted Tub
Close up of a shower curtain
How to Clean Your Shower Curtain and Liner the Right Way
eco-friendly cleaning products on table
Natural, Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean Your Most-Used Bathroom Surfaces
Bathroom toilet
How to Clean a Toilet the Right Way (and How Often You Should)
Several ants walking on a white surface viewed from above forming dispersed groups and moving in various directions
Why Ants Love Your Kitchen and Bathroom—and How to Keep Them Out Naturally