I was dreading cleaning my dirty bathroom today coming home after work...and then I watched this and literally went to war with my bathroom for a straight 2 and a half hours. It's never been cleaner! thank you for some inspiration :)
My aunt has this glass decor partition between the toilet seat and tub. After years in fell on my cousin and cut his whole leg. He was alone and bled. Hes a doctor so lucky him but he somehow shouted for the neighbors from the bathroom window and they has a spare key and came to the rescue. So scary fml
lol. never happen. but good start them young simple things like picking up after themselves. mine 2 and 4. 4 year old always mad 2 year old boy just makes mess now she knows how I feel lol.
I know this is old but as a 25yr old I have a playlist full of cleaning videos and I utilize them all. I even show my mom and she loves them. So don't worry somewhere someone appreciates them!
Here's a summary! Wave 1 -Tidying, organizing and pre-treating toilet and shower. Wave 2 -Dusting from high to low, use a mop with a microfiber towel. -Spot clean mirror -Clean counter -Wipe doors and handles -Remove items from medicine cabinet then wipe Use paper towel to clean toilet -Wipe the shower tiles and tub (Use baking soda) -Rinse shower -Clean sink Wave 3 -Wipe all points of contact with a disinfectant -Take out trash and replace bag -Clean floor (she says it's easier to clean by hand) Good luck!
Hey Melissa, just wanted to let you know I finally pulled the trigger on purchasing your microfibre cloths. I've been wanting to for awhile but the cost (plus currency exchange + shipping to Canada) was a huge deterrent. But you've really changed my life and it began with this video a few months ago when I was really depressed and down and unable to clean my own bathroom. My favourite part is when you do that little twirl right before you enter the bathroom of horrors. Somehow watching you clean made it easier for me to picture myself cleaning. Having a roadmap of exactly how to go about it helped immensely. So thank you. Thank you thank you. Now I have dollarstore spray bottles filled with all your DIY cleaners. I've invested in several essential oils, and now I'm a baking soda and vinegar fiend. The Maker's cloths are the last item to fill my cleaning kit caddie. Dollarama cloths simply don't do. I can't wait for them to come in. In the meantime, I'm enjoying your book I have borrowed from the library right now. It's amazing. I think it's the perfect Christmas gift to any young person moving out of their home for the first time. Or maybe when they become a teenager. haha. I may buy it for nieces when they are old enough (they can't read yet). My sister in law will love me. :)
I struggle with depression and also find inspiration in the site Unfuckyourhabitat.com. Hope the title doesn't offend. The person who runs the site has a great sense is of humor. The tips are for people who struggle to keep their place clean and organized whether they just don't like the work or have chronic physical or mental health struggles. Lots of ideas for getting going when you're feeling low, dealing with cleaning emergencies (like a landlord visit), etc. Good combination with this channel.
I went into a 2+ year depressive episode and didn't clean a thing. But toward the end of the second year I advertised for a cleaning person and found a _wonderful_ woman who does all the hard things (I'm almost 74 and kneeling to clean the outside of the toilet, for example, is impossible). So I also can testify to the fact that depression destroys housework. Since then I have slowly been learning and re-learning to do more chores myself (I was never any good at housekeeping; my mom taught me "Mess 101 through 402"). I would like to see Melissa work on _dirty_ houses and appliances - when you can't see any difference after she is through, I don't find it inspiring.
My new years resolution is to be more clean and organized, and your videos are really helping me a lot. I'm marathoning them right now. Thanks for the effort! :)
Dear Melissa, Before watching your videos, I was very messy and careless about my cleanliness. But, Your videos have inspired me a lot! Even my mom says now, "Naina, You are changed!" Thanks a ton!
I used to work for a housecleaning company, and MY main task was bathrooms because somehow I was one of two people at the company "the best at it." Anyway, we had a routine, or a pattern on how we cleaned the bathrooms. Start with: Spray the shower down with bleach, or bleach alternative, and then the toilet. Saturate these surfaces! You'll do yourself a favor. Then, take out the trash and begin dusting. Now that your bleach (or alternative) has had a chance to soak in, we can clean! Put a washcloth under each foot (the regular kind is fine) to help you scrub the bottom while you move around in the shower cleaning the walls. Then with a third cloth, scrub the shower walls making sure to get all of the crannies too. Dry as you go to avoid spotting. Then, when you reach the floor of the shower, or the tub... it's already got some pre-scrubbing on it, so it wont take long to finish off. Once that's done, move to the toilet, and scrub every surface you can reach with a damp towel, and a brush for the bowl. Flush away the bleach (or alternative) Then we go for the mirror... vinegar water was our choice here... clear off the countertop completely, spray the mirror and wipe with a microfiber towel make sure to scrub a little extra towards the toothpaste gunk areas. Then dry with a regular dry towel. Double check for streaks. Then the cabinet fronts, counter top, sink, floor and DONE. On average I got the pattern down to a point where I could clean a medium size bathroom in about 10 minutes from start to finish with every surface cleaned.
nightmiztrez I do the same thing with the wash cloth underfoot, but instead of wash cloth I use the scrubbie side of a sponge. My legs are a lot stronger than my arms, does a much better job. I also spray the whole toilet down and spray the shower. Let the product do the work for you.
You've helped me overcome my hatred of cleaning. I dreaded it so much before that I avoided it. I'm learning now and I actually am starting to like it. Thank you!!
I actually LOVE cleaning bathroooms! ...I love the smell of the cleaning products and I love it when my bathroom is clean! vacuuming is my most hated task
ladama i would love cleaning the bathroom but my brother uses it and behind the toilet. well i've tried many times to get off... stains. but they dont come off... really gross
yes ewww! i did just clean it though and guess what, the stains didnt come off! i got some off and now it smells real good but those darn stains, well, i cant do anything about it but good thing there is another one he dosent use
Quick tip for people who need to clean the ENTIRE mirror every time they clean the bathroom. Micro fibre clothes do a decent job but SOMETIMES it leaves streaks of fibre marks. I recommend using a sheet of newspaper for this. it does not leave any marks. It helps polish the mirror. AND BEST PART. YOU'RE ACTUALLY RECYCLING NEWSPAPER! (ps. this is how I get rid of all my shoppers and Canadian tire catalogs)
Khaitoon Katy Kendall Hmmm... Are those shoppers and Canadian tire catalogs in color ink? Would it matter on a mirror or window whether it's color or black/white ink? (Yes, this may be a dumb question, but oddly, I've tossed my color print store ads recently so I have nothing to test at the moment.) I've used plain printed newspaper but wasn't sure about color ads.
Khaitoon Katy Kendall My grandmother taught me ti use newspaper and vinegar on mirrors and glass. As you say, no streaks and it's a green way to clean.
Have you ever tried putting an old rag/t-shirt on the bristle part of the broom, tie it down with a rubberband, then go around the ceiling and corners? You get a larger surface cleaned.
Hi Melissa, Due to physical ailments I clean the tub n tiles differently but it's easier and I find faster. Before anything gets cleaned we spray the wall ties n put whatever cleaning products on the tub so it can do its thing while everything else gets cleaned. I purchased a soft Bristol broom that is only used for cleaning the shower. After cleaning all else in the bathroom we move on to tub. Using the broom we scrub the walls n tub give it a quick rinse n voila! No bending no getting in the tub etc. the broom is left in shower upside down allowing the bristols to drip dry before placing it in a plastic bag for storage.
My mom asked me to look up a video so I can clean the bathroom... this looked like a good video! This inspires me more because it looks so easy.. I thought it was way more but I need to follow these steps and I'll have a clean bathroom! Thanks :)
Thank you - I think it’s such a mental thing for me - which goes back to keeping it clean - I love your tips - especially about cleaning the floor by hand - thanks. I’m going to go clean my bathroom now!
My roommates put me in charge of cleaning the bathroom this week. It's literally my first time in my life having to clean a whole bathroom and I literally had no idea what to do. So I just searched "how to clean a bathroom" and found this video whichhelped me completely. I probably would have had no idea what I was doing had it not been for this. Great and informative and the perfect length.
Melissa! Thank you so much for this video (and the other bathroom cleaning series videos). Your wave system makes cleaning and tidying rooms so much more systematic and simple! Because of your videos, I enjoy cleaning my bathroom more than ever (I actually look forward to it) and when I do clean it, I'm so satisfied because the wave system makes me clean more thoroughly and have a much cleaner and pleasing-to-the-eye bathroom! :D You are such an inspiration!
I love this video! The only thing I would recommend to others is when cleaning your bathroom tiles (or any tiles) with water and vinegar, is to not use too much vinegar with the solution, as it can attract a lot of unwanted bugs and especially pinchers! I learned that the hard way..another great video, Melissa! I look forward to more :)
I hate cleaning. I watch these videos to try an inspire myself, but I just end up procrastinating instead. I do need to clean my entire house within the next few days though. Future inlaws are coming, AND I want my house to be clean when I leave for my honeymoon, so I can come home to a clean house.
Love this video!! Makes me excited to clean my bathroom (and I normally HATE it) 😄 the dusting in wave 2 is something that I normally forget or skip so that's a great one. Thanks!! Love, Vera from Simple Happy Zen
I totally agree! LOL! I'm 63 and have learned to minimize by not buying stuff I don't really need or use, and also throw away or donate toiletries I do not use or need anymore! Less to clean and less clutter!
I do a light spritz on the shower floor and grout on door after every shower and let it sit all day. The solution is Meyer's Cleaning Day in Lavender. It smells great and gives an aroma therapy like scent while I'm getting ready. Leaving it all day eliminates build up. Also, I use the vacuum cleaner to pick up all hair before cleaning the floor - way less messy and hair is really hard to get up if it is wet and clinging to the floor from being moved around with a damp cloth. :-)
Thank you for making these videos I have put off my bed room and have 2 weeks to make sure it is spot less and you have deffenly encouraged me to go clean it thank you
Thank you so much for this video! it inspired me to clean my own bathroom which hasn't seen a deep clean in literal years. I'm not done yet, but it's coming along so nicely!
Coming from someone who likes clean stuff but haaaates cleaning I found your channel looking for motivation to clean my apartment since I'm moving out tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!! I'm about to go try the vinegar and water for my bathroom floor right now!
Hi Melissa, have been watching your videos for a while now n they r indeed very helpful. I have hard water stains in my bathroom, will baking soda help me there too. Or can u recommend any other substitute?? Thanks.
After every shower, I always squeegee the tiled walls and then dry the silicone sealant with a towel. It substantially reduces the frequency with which your grout and sealant gets manky with dirt and mould. It also reduces the time it takes your extractor fan to remove the humid air. And there’s no worse job than having to scrape away the mouldy silicone sealant, so a bit of maintenance here saves a lot of scraping later.
I do the same..you are right..it helps so much!..but I know it still needs weekly cleaning for bacteria. Thinking of spraying shower with distilled water and white vinegar..then squeegee..then no need for a weekly cleaning!
Well, there is a lot to clean in a bathroom and this is a whole bathroom routine. I can't exactly demonstrate how to properly clean a bathroom in 3 minutes. When people come to the channel, they want to learn how to do something and in order to do that, detail is required along with information. I feel like most people are appreciative of that approach as opposed to rushing through vital information that could really help them clean better.
I have an 18 year old brother, and it suddenly became MY job to clean our joint bathroom. It became his after awhile, I would just use my parent's! So, now I am fearing for my life about what I'm about to find in that bathroom.
I really appreciate the help on "Clean My Space". It is so well done. What I would be interested in seeing is Melissa cleaning supplies . Can you please show us! It would be interesting and helpful.
I just saw your video and am really impressed, I also plan to watch all your videos. I like cleaning my home but fail to mention it the way I want it on a daily basis cuz of our very busy office and two brats.!!
Just watched this with my 3rd grade son. Part one of bathroom cleaning lesson. Now on to the OTJ training part of the lesson. Thanks for the inspiration!
I loved that you wiped down your toiletries and nail polish bottles too!! Good job! Window Sills: Wipe all around and top and sides (not only the blinds). Waste basket - should be cleaned/disinfected inside/outside/bottom before putting in new trash bag. Bathroom doors: Not only the door knobs, but the entire door(s) from tip top to bottom and underneath bottom, hinges, and the side where the door latches - to both inside and outside doors. Toilet: Wipe clean/disinfect walls in back of, alongside of, toilet metal hardware, and entire toilet paper area. All bathroom walls and baseboards should be wiped cleaned/disinfected. Cabinets: Clean/disinfect handles, inside and outside cabinets doors and their floors and faucet piping. Mirrors and lighting: Dust/wipe/wash top of mirror and top and inside of lighting. Shower Curtains: Buy new shower liners if they're dirty/brown at the bottom. That's how I clean my bathroom. I clean my floors also with a "Floormate." It vacuums/washes and dries. I will never, ever buy another floor washer. I also use Mr. Clean Magic Sponge to clean any hard-to-remove spots! OH! Don't forget to clean and soak and disinfect the plunger/toilet brush and the holder it sits in.
Oh! Thank you so much! This video have helped me a lot! In the house my task is to wash the 2nd floor twice a week that includes the hardest part BATHROOM. But after watching this video i have been getting some ideas on making it easier. Just wanted to say that:) Thumbs up
I work for a cleaning company and I also have my own cleaning services. They way the cleaning is done in this video is the exact way I clean a bathroom. Good job.
I hate toilet brushes. They are so nasty and I don't even want it around. I just keep a Lysol toilet disinfectant hooked on the bowl. It keeps dirt lines from building up in the toilet.
I’m so thankful for this lady, even though I don’t always agree with what she does. I actually am more motivated now to clean. She is good at what she does!
Spounges spread bacteria. No one I have ever met ( I do home care) EVER cleans their spounge....Plus you wore gloves, touched the toilet and then re folded your towel, putting toilet germs on your towel....If you use bar towels you dont need the none scratching spounge. You could easily clean the sink when you do the vanity and use the water from the tub instead..... I cleaned houses for years and you go sink, tub, toilet, this way you are cleaning the germiest place last.... I like you videos but from a health perspective you always go clean to dirty, top to bottom. You need to revisit this .....
I typically use individual sponges for each area and only use them once. ESPECIALLY the toilet one. I've recently started to be A little less wasteful by using a sponge for the sink and counter and setting it to the side for the sides of the tub (I use a heavy duty tub brush for the floor of the tub). And then after everything, I'll reuse that sponge solely for tee tub one more time for my next clean and throw away. I'm used to cleaning wit sponges tho, so seeing someone clean a toilet with a paper towel throws me off lol. I am super particular about a clean bathroom and her even just walking in there barefoot, cleaning, stopping to put her hair up with all the cleaning products on her hands, getting on the floor in her regular clothes and I don't recall seeing her wash her hands after all that. Makes me not want to trust people and touching them when I go to their house lol😬
Exactly! And on top of that, is it healthy to clean a bathroom barefooted? I watched this tutorial because i needed some tips on cleaning a bathroom and they were helpful, but health wise there is room for improvement and these small details reduce the credibility. I'd like to see what @cleanmyspace has to say about this.
I agree about the sponges... what puts me off cleaning a washroom is how to store and clean the cleaning equipment... I want to learn the right way to do it.. people usually just put the scrubbies, sponges etc away carelessly before their next use... Just lying around somewhere in the washroom innocently.. That gives me a dirty, unhygeinic feeling.. But the problem is, i don't know an alternative myself, as i have never been into cleaning much
If you have not yet - can you please do a new and/or updated video on your favourite cleaning supplies and products? Maybe even home products too in general? Thank you and awesome channel!
I use Cillit Bang Mold spray for this (black bottle) - i spray it locally and leave overnight, then wipe it clean. It helped me to remove mold from shower corners, silicone grout sealer in the kitchen & bathroom (i thought that was impossible to do before) and even ceiling corners. Hardest thing to remove mold from turned out to be washing machine rubber parts, but i repeatedly applied the solution and covered with cloth overnight, and after three-four applications it was perfectly clean as well! I also use it (or white Bleach & Hygiene variety) to whiten my light stone kitchen sink several times a year, when nothing else helps. I guess regular bleach will work too. Both Cillit Bang and bleach smell like hell though. And please don't ever ever use it together with vinegar!
hey, I wanted to recommend the bathroom scrub brush see ive added to my bathroom that make cleaning relatively easier. velida has a scrubbing sponge attached to a stick, that allows you to clean your bathroom without putting too much strain in your back. Walmart sells it for about $20. There's also a rotor scrub brush available by black and Decker to clean your tiles and grout. there's also diy tutorials on how to attach a regular scrub brush to a drill machine, making scrubbing simpler.
this is going to sound stupid. I came here b/c TH-cam recommends ;) and I've been watching videos on spring cleaning etc. I was interested b/c of the amt of views, but now that I'm here I feel there are other videos better (my taste not that you aren't detailed). Then I realized that there are SO MANY people who need motivation or just don't know what to do, like my hub when I met him. I watch other videos for knowledge. Isn't that sad that parents aren't teaching us HOW to do simply things in our own homes? This is the idea behind my blog really. Thanks for motivating many ladies out there.
Q1: Why do you need 5 microfiber cloths, and when do you change them? Q2: I shed like a dog and my floor and everything including inside the drawers gets covered with hair. Every sponge or scrubber or cloth or broom or vacuum gets embedded with hair and even tho it's my own hair it grosses me out. It's the worst in the bathroom because I style my hair there. Any suggestions for controlling hair in the bathroom? Q3. I can't find a good place to keep my bathmat. I don't see one in your bathroom. Do you use one and if so where do you keep it when not in use?
Shake out ur rug and Dust all the hair from counter tops toilet or bath tub to the floor with a DRY cloth first then sweep it up... The hair is easier to manage / clean up when it's dry... Once u do this u can follow all the steps in the video :) good luck
Thank you, I’m using this to teach my son how to clean and I learned a few things as well. We made the homemade bathroom tub cleaner. That helped make it a fun learning experience. I am homeschooling this year and part of my plan is life skills 😊😉
First world problem. The cleaning ladies are “sheltering at home” per Bay Area order to minimize COVID-19 transmittal. Thanks- now I know how to clean the bathroom,
We are a family of 3, all with long hair being blow dried in the bathroom, so I found having a hand held vacuum to regularly vacuum up any hair really helps keep things cleaner throughout the week until I do my normal cleaning
hey Melissa, I am a new subscriber to your channel & I love your easy cleaning routines, after watching this video, I grabbed my multi purpose disenfectant spray, my big jumbo roll of kitchen roll, and I went to town on my bathroom!!😅😅 and I have to say I done pretty good!! It also gave me the drive to completely re-organise it too and it looks so much better! I didn't take any before and after pictures unfortunately, but it is alot neater, tidier and cleaner than it was before, and it is alot easier to use paper towel instead of clothes because it seems like I've never got them out the washing machine!! so thanks very much for your tips and I will apply them more to other areas of my house! Aimee x
This would have been helpful if you actually stated the specific brand name products you used. Part of the problem is finding products that actually work. Most people know they need an antibacterial shower spray...but which kind?
Hi Melissa, that's my first time watching this video and as you said... I hate vacumming too. Do you have any "tutorial/routine video" on that? Thank you for your precious job, that so much teach and makes us more organized and happier!
Thanks. This was very interesting. To me, it seems a little typical. But you are very lucky that Chat cares about being organized and neat. I think the serious issue is when the other person "does not care." However, each person can learn something of value from the other person & ultimately we all have to get along. It's not easy, but life is a learning process.
Im pregnant and nesting and these videos are so addictive. I have them in the background while cleaning every little small spec of dirt around the house.
Is it irony if I'm watching a bathroom cleaning video to procrastinate from actually cleaning the bathroom?
+Amelia Q. im doing the same lolol
Same here 😂
Me too!
+Amelia Q. Lol You're not alone!
Haha me too!
To lazy damn it
Pro tip: skip to minute 4
Thank you! I was hoping someone would tell where the video actually starts
OMG THANK YOU!!!! YOU'RE A BLESSING!
Thomas is a train. it likes to helps other.
Thanks! Great time saver!
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I was dreading cleaning my dirty bathroom today coming home after work...and then I watched this and literally went to war with my bathroom for a straight 2 and a half hours. It's never been cleaner! thank you for some inspiration :)
I think an open shelf above the toilet is an accident waiting to happen
trust me it is
especially if you have explosive diarrhea!
Lol. Even a closed cabinet can be. You learn to close the toilet lid.
My aunt has this glass decor partition between the toilet seat and tub. After years in fell on my cousin and cut his whole leg. He was alone and bled. Hes a doctor so lucky him but he somehow shouted for the neighbors from the bathroom window and they has a spare key and came to the rescue. So scary fml
yeah... my dad’s razor fell in the toilet
I don't love
To clean but I love
Your videos--I send them to my children who ignore them.
+Julenne Barshop lol this comment
I lowkey wished my mom sent me these videos :P
lol. never happen. but good start them young simple things like picking up after themselves. mine 2 and 4. 4 year old always mad 2 year old boy just makes mess now she knows how I feel lol.
Who loves to clean? I'm sending this to my grown kids living at home. They will ignore them as well.
I know this is old but as a 25yr old I have a playlist full of cleaning videos and I utilize them all. I even show my mom and she loves them. So don't worry somewhere someone appreciates them!
They won't ignore them forever because everyone has to clean eventually
life changing channel for a bachelor
Thanks for watching alureon :)
+Clean My Space (y) awesome video Melissa I know its made long time ago but it is still inspiring...
now
you said the a word
Abdalla Mohamed she did
Here's a summary!
Wave 1
-Tidying, organizing and pre-treating toilet and shower.
Wave 2
-Dusting from high to low, use a mop with a microfiber towel.
-Spot clean mirror
-Clean counter
-Wipe doors and handles
-Remove items from medicine cabinet then wipe
Use paper towel to clean toilet
-Wipe the shower tiles and tub (Use baking soda)
-Rinse shower
-Clean sink
Wave 3
-Wipe all points of contact with a disinfectant
-Take out trash and replace bag
-Clean floor (she says it's easier to clean by hand)
Good luck!
Thanks for this i had to answer questions abt this vid and this made it easier
The Messiah
Hey Melissa, just wanted to let you know I finally pulled the trigger on purchasing your microfibre cloths. I've been wanting to for awhile but the cost (plus currency exchange + shipping to Canada) was a huge deterrent.
But you've really changed my life and it began with this video a few months ago when I was really depressed and down and unable to clean my own bathroom.
My favourite part is when you do that little twirl right before you enter the bathroom of horrors. Somehow watching you clean made it easier for me to picture myself cleaning. Having a roadmap of exactly how to go about it helped immensely. So thank you. Thank you thank you.
Now I have dollarstore spray bottles filled with all your DIY cleaners. I've invested in several essential oils, and now I'm a baking soda and vinegar fiend. The Maker's cloths are the last item to fill my cleaning kit caddie. Dollarama cloths simply don't do.
I can't wait for them to come in. In the meantime, I'm enjoying your book I have borrowed from the library right now. It's amazing. I think it's the perfect Christmas gift to any young person moving out of their home for the first time. Or maybe when they become a teenager. haha. I may buy it for nieces when they are old enough (they can't read yet). My sister in law will love me. :)
I struggle with depression and also find inspiration in the site Unfuckyourhabitat.com. Hope the title doesn't offend. The person who runs the site has a great sense is of humor. The tips are for people who struggle to keep their place clean and organized whether they just don't like the work or have chronic physical or mental health struggles. Lots of ideas for getting going when you're feeling low, dealing with cleaning emergencies (like a landlord visit), etc. Good combination with this channel.
I went into a 2+ year depressive episode and didn't clean a thing. But toward the end of the second year I advertised for a cleaning person and found a _wonderful_ woman who does all the hard things (I'm almost 74 and kneeling to clean the outside of the toilet, for example, is impossible). So I also can testify to the fact that depression destroys housework. Since then I have slowly been learning and re-learning to do more chores myself (I was never any good at housekeeping; my mom taught me "Mess 101 through 402"). I would like to see Melissa work on _dirty_ houses and appliances - when you can't see any difference after she is through, I don't find it inspiring.
My new years resolution is to be more clean and organized, and your videos are really helping me a lot. I'm marathoning them right now. Thanks for the effort! :)
I find it sad that I had to Google this instead of my parents just teaching me...
Same I'm grounded so I have to do my parents bathroom
Omg same! My mom told me to YT it. What has our generation become!
agreed! i'm married for 10 months now and i'm having such a hard time for cleaning. i wish my mother showed me some cleaning hacks before that time..
+love 2 be me my parents say the same thing , they have became lazy in teaching domestic things to their children
+nihan a congrats ! check out flylady.com , she has a great cleaning routine for beginners
Dear Melissa,
Before watching your videos, I was very messy and careless about my cleanliness. But, Your videos have inspired me a lot! Even my mom says now, "Naina, You are changed!" Thanks a ton!
Way to go Naina!!
Thank you for your kind words and for watching :)
***** for
way too many toiletries in that bathroom
keep things to a minimal makes for ez cleaning
also setting like things on a tray that is moved helps as well
I used to work for a housecleaning company, and MY main task was bathrooms because somehow I was one of two people at the company "the best at it." Anyway, we had a routine, or a pattern on how we cleaned the bathrooms. Start with: Spray the shower down with bleach, or bleach alternative, and then the toilet. Saturate these surfaces! You'll do yourself a favor. Then, take out the trash and begin dusting. Now that your bleach (or alternative) has had a chance to soak in, we can clean! Put a washcloth under each foot (the regular kind is fine) to help you scrub the bottom while you move around in the shower cleaning the walls. Then with a third cloth, scrub the shower walls making sure to get all of the crannies too. Dry as you go to avoid spotting. Then, when you reach the floor of the shower, or the tub... it's already got some pre-scrubbing on it, so it wont take long to finish off. Once that's done, move to the toilet, and scrub every surface you can reach with a damp towel, and a brush for the bowl. Flush away the bleach (or alternative) Then we go for the mirror... vinegar water was our choice here... clear off the countertop completely, spray the mirror and wipe with a microfiber towel make sure to scrub a little extra towards the toothpaste gunk areas. Then dry with a regular dry towel. Double check for streaks. Then the cabinet fronts, counter top, sink, floor and DONE. On average I got the pattern down to a point where I could clean a medium size bathroom in about 10 minutes from start to finish with every surface cleaned.
nightmiztrez oh my I'm tired
nightmiztrez I do the same thing with the wash cloth underfoot, but instead of wash cloth I use the scrubbie side of a sponge. My legs are a lot stronger than my arms, does a much better job. I also spray the whole toilet down and spray the shower. Let the product do the work for you.
Senpai
Thank you! I’m doing a bathroom job today and this is so helpful.
You've helped me overcome my hatred of cleaning. I dreaded it so much before that I avoided it. I'm learning now and I actually am starting to like it. Thank you!!
I actually LOVE cleaning bathroooms! ...I love the smell of the cleaning products and I love it when my bathroom is clean! vacuuming is my most hated task
Me too
Hotdog Molly haha I´m glad you think that! :)
I agree.
ladama i would love cleaning the bathroom but my brother uses it and behind the toilet. well i've tried many times to get off... stains. but they dont come off... really gross
yes ewww! i did just clean it though and guess what, the stains didnt come off! i got some off and now it smells real good but those darn stains, well, i cant do anything about it but good thing there is another one he dosent use
Quick tip for people who need to clean the ENTIRE mirror every time they clean the bathroom. Micro fibre clothes do a decent job but SOMETIMES it leaves streaks of fibre marks. I recommend using a sheet of newspaper for this. it does not leave any marks. It helps polish the mirror. AND BEST PART. YOU'RE ACTUALLY RECYCLING NEWSPAPER! (ps. this is how I get rid of all my shoppers and Canadian tire catalogs)
Khaitoon Katy Kendall LOL!
Khaitoon Katy Kendall Hmmm... Are those shoppers and Canadian tire catalogs in color ink? Would it matter on a mirror or window whether it's color or black/white ink? (Yes, this may be a dumb question, but oddly, I've tossed my color print store ads recently so I have nothing to test at the moment.) I've used plain printed newspaper but wasn't sure about color ads.
wxclim8 colour doesn't effect it >
Khaitoon Katy Kendall
Khaitoon Katy Kendall My grandmother taught me ti use newspaper and vinegar on mirrors and glass. As you say, no streaks and it's a green way to clean.
Have you ever tried putting an old rag/t-shirt on the bristle part of the broom, tie it down with a rubberband, then go around the ceiling and corners? You get a larger surface cleaned.
Hi Melissa,
Due to physical ailments I clean the tub n tiles differently but it's easier and I find faster. Before anything gets cleaned we spray the wall ties n put whatever cleaning products on the tub so it can do its thing while everything else gets cleaned. I purchased a soft Bristol broom that is only used for cleaning the shower. After cleaning all else in the bathroom we move on to tub. Using the broom we scrub the walls n tub give it a quick rinse n voila! No bending no getting in the tub etc. the broom is left in shower upside down allowing the bristols to drip dry before placing it in a plastic bag for storage.
Brilliant! I'm disabled too and this will be one I try. We need more tips for the less able. Thanks! X
Judt moved into my first apartmen. (with no mom to clean) Your videos have help so much. I'm going to go this one right now. Thank you thank you.
I’m a guy,
Cleaned up like this, lol
Left my mom in awe 😂😂😂😂😂😂
My mom asked me to look up a video so I can clean the bathroom... this looked like a good video! This inspires me more because it looks so easy.. I thought it was way more but I need to follow these steps and I'll have a clean bathroom! Thanks :)
i had to do the same thing and it was so helpful!
Thank you - I think it’s such a mental thing for me - which goes back to keeping it clean - I love your tips - especially about cleaning the floor by hand - thanks. I’m going to go clean my bathroom now!
but melissa your place is so much more cleaner than mine
😂
Term ali Ali someone wotta say it
Term ali Ali she said not to say that. It doesn't matter how clean it is just do the same thing, it might take longer but it will have the same affect
My roommates put me in charge of cleaning the bathroom this week. It's literally my first time in my life having to clean a whole bathroom and I literally had no idea what to do. So I just searched "how to clean a bathroom" and found this video whichhelped me completely. I probably would have had no idea what I was doing had it not been for this. Great and informative and the perfect length.
Melissa! Thank you so much for this video (and the other bathroom cleaning series videos). Your wave system makes cleaning and tidying rooms so much more systematic and simple! Because of your videos, I enjoy cleaning my bathroom more than ever (I actually look forward to it) and when I do clean it, I'm so satisfied because the wave system makes me clean more thoroughly and have a much cleaner and pleasing-to-the-eye bathroom! :D You are such an inspiration!
And you're awesome Jessica!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching :)
Thanks for putting this up. I have my own routine that I use for the bathroom but I will try yours to see if it is easier and it shorter on time.
Over the years I’ve learned to SWEEP first before spraying the toilet, gets all the hairs up before they get wet
I love this video! The only thing I would recommend to others is when cleaning your bathroom tiles (or any tiles) with water and vinegar, is to not use too much vinegar with the solution, as it can attract a lot of unwanted bugs and especially pinchers! I learned that the hard way..another great video, Melissa! I look forward to more :)
What??? why is that??!!
Are you using the white vinegar? Because the more brown-kinda vinegar has sugar in it, which would attract bugs.
That explains it! Ty!
I have found though if you have earwigs..pinchers..or centipedes..millipedes..it usually means there is water leaking somewhere or needing new grout.
I hate cleaning. I watch these videos to try an inspire myself, but I just end up procrastinating instead. I do need to clean my entire house within the next few days though. Future inlaws are coming, AND I want my house to be clean when I leave for my honeymoon, so I can come home to a clean house.
Good luck!
Same (the cleaning part)
Just Joy Things Same on cleaning part
I don’t think you want to use your toilet bowl brush in the kitchen, which I think you said in your video.
Love this video!! Makes me excited to clean my bathroom (and I normally HATE it) 😄 the dusting in wave 2 is something that I normally forget or skip so that's a great one. Thanks!! Love, Vera from Simple Happy Zen
Also, I recommend minimizing One's personal products. This reduces cleaning time greatly.
I totally agree! LOL! I'm 63 and have learned to minimize by not buying stuff I don't really need or use, and also throw away or donate toiletries I do not use or need anymore! Less to clean and less clutter!
I do a light spritz on the shower floor and grout on door after every shower and let it sit all day. The solution is Meyer's Cleaning Day in Lavender. It smells great and gives an aroma therapy like scent while I'm getting ready. Leaving it all day eliminates build up. Also, I use the vacuum cleaner to pick up all hair before cleaning the floor - way less messy and hair is really hard to get up if it is wet and clinging to the floor from being moved around with a damp cloth. :-)
Watched this earlier and got inspired to deep clean my bathroom! Now I'm done and came back to leave a comment. Thanks for all the cool videos! :)
Thank you for making these videos I have put off my bed room and have 2 weeks to make sure it is spot less and you have deffenly encouraged me to go clean it thank you
i subscribed 8 minutes ago and i'm already addicted to your videos
Love it! It's a pretty OK addiction in my books!
Hi, thank you for the cool video. What I wanna know is how do you clean the microfiber cloths that you use after you clean the bathroom?
I absolutely agree with everything said. These suggestions are going to help me a great deal with my cleaning tasks in the future.
Thank you so much for this video! it inspired me to clean my own bathroom which hasn't seen a deep clean in literal years. I'm not done yet, but it's coming along so nicely!
When I need motivation and inspiration I just come back to this video! I just cleaned my bathroom! :)
+TheMissShweta Lol ikr I wanna clean my bathroom rn at midnight but I am afraid I will wake everyone up 😂
Gina R hey how can we take black stains off from the doors?
Coming from someone who likes clean stuff but haaaates cleaning I found your channel looking for motivation to clean my apartment since I'm moving out tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!! I'm about to go try the vinegar and water for my bathroom floor right now!
Hi Melissa, have been watching your videos for a while now n they r indeed very helpful. I have hard water stains in my bathroom, will baking soda help me there too. Or can u recommend any other substitute?? Thanks.
Vinegar tends to work best for hard water stains. Give that a try. Good luck :)
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Don't forget to clean your toilet tank. I just cleaned mine for the first time in my life and YES, they NEEDED it! I used CLR for the best result.
JK B bak soda and vinegar
After every shower, I always squeegee the tiled walls and then dry the silicone sealant with a towel. It substantially reduces the frequency with which your grout and sealant gets manky with dirt and mould. It also reduces the time it takes your extractor fan to remove the humid air. And there’s no worse job than having to scrape away the mouldy silicone sealant, so a bit of maintenance here saves a lot of scraping later.
I do the same..you are right..it helps so much!..but I know it still needs weekly cleaning for bacteria. Thinking of spraying shower with distilled water and white vinegar..then squeegee..then no need for a weekly cleaning!
Well, there is a lot to clean in a bathroom and this is a whole bathroom routine. I can't exactly demonstrate how to properly clean a bathroom in 3 minutes. When people come to the channel, they want to learn how to do something and in order to do that, detail is required along with information. I feel like most people are appreciative of that approach as opposed to rushing through vital information that could really help them clean better.
So so helpful! Can I ask what liquid/spray does one use to do the dusting? Thanks for posting!
I have an 18 year old brother, and it suddenly became MY job to clean our joint bathroom. It became his after awhile, I would just use my parent's! So, now I am fearing for my life about what I'm about to find in that bathroom.
I chuckled when I saw you put on gloves but walk in bare feet... I love it. You're down to earth and real. Thanks for the refresher course!
I absolutely LOVE ur bedroom, AND ur bathroom! Ur sooooo lucky!
Ok I am SO glad I found your channel! That high dusting trick is freaking BRILLIANT!!!
“The toilet brush clearly only used for one place, the kitchen” AHAHAH
Sarah Fraser I caught that too 😂🤮
Never to old to learn! Here I am learning at 62 years old.
I've watched this so many times to motivate me hah
sameeee
Mahalakshmi Balasubramanian hahahahahhaa same😭😭😂😂
Yvrose Jean
I really appreciate the help on "Clean My Space". It is so well done. What I would be interested in seeing is Melissa cleaning supplies . Can you please show us! It would be interesting and helpful.
This is exactly how I clean my bathrooms .. except I clean the shower before I clean the toilet just seems right ... just seems right.
Randi Howard LOL - I don't know you but I could imagine you saying that and it made me smile :) thanks for sharing!
Sigh, my new obsession. Not cleaning the bathroom but your channel. Thanks Melissa for all these tips!👍
Alas! I didn't think it were possible, but this girl has a bathroom cleaner than mine. Off to the bathroom to clean it some more !!!!!!!
I just saw your video and am really impressed, I also plan to watch all your videos. I like cleaning my home but fail to mention it the way I want it on a daily basis cuz of our very busy office and two brats.!!
I always left the shower for last,and then cleaned it nude(easiest way to scrub a shower) and took my shower after
I always leave it last, then put on my leopard print briefs to wash the shower....?????
Who doesn't?
@@pavlinacermakova3856 i like to leave the toilet last and take a shit right before i clean it and then instead of flushing i just eat it
Just watched this with my 3rd grade son. Part one of bathroom cleaning lesson. Now on to the OTJ training part of the lesson. Thanks for the inspiration!
Please....where did you get your open framed medicine cabinet?
I loved that you wiped down your toiletries and nail polish bottles too!! Good job! Window Sills: Wipe all around and top and sides (not only the blinds). Waste basket - should be cleaned/disinfected inside/outside/bottom before putting in new trash bag. Bathroom doors: Not only the door knobs, but the entire door(s) from tip top to bottom and underneath bottom, hinges, and the side where the door latches - to both inside and outside doors. Toilet: Wipe clean/disinfect walls in back of, alongside of, toilet metal hardware, and entire toilet paper area. All bathroom walls and baseboards should be wiped cleaned/disinfected. Cabinets: Clean/disinfect handles, inside and outside cabinets doors and their floors and faucet piping. Mirrors and lighting: Dust/wipe/wash top of mirror and top and inside of lighting. Shower Curtains: Buy new shower liners if they're dirty/brown at the bottom. That's how I clean my bathroom. I clean my floors also with a "Floormate." It vacuums/washes and dries. I will never, ever buy another floor washer. I also use Mr. Clean Magic Sponge to clean any hard-to-remove spots! OH! Don't forget to clean and soak and disinfect the plunger/toilet brush and the holder it sits in.
you just inspired me to clean my bathroom!!!!
Oh! Thank you so much! This video have helped me a lot! In the house my task is to wash the 2nd floor twice a week that includes the hardest part BATHROOM. But after watching this video i have been getting some ideas on making it easier. Just wanted to say that:) Thumbs up
FYI, video starts at 2:47
Thank you! 😴
No video starts at 0:00 the cleaning starts at 2:47
Thank you!!!
Thanks!
Yolo MyLife No, the cleaning starts at 4:00
I work for a cleaning company and I also have my own cleaning services. They way the cleaning is done in this video is the exact way I clean a bathroom. Good job.
Subbed! I need all the cleaning inspiration I can get!
We're here to help escapegrl1 !!
Thanks for watching :)
You changed my life. Like you actually helped me out so much.
where have you been all my life !!!!!
..in the bathroom :)
Thanks for watching!
***** :) That comment made my day!
Just wonderful! I grew up cleaning like this but never with baking soda. Thanks so much for your tips. Love your channel!
A Casabella Bristle Bathroom scrubber gets the work done,tub, walls, shower doors..all in one!
Nikki Sylvanus Cool!
YES! Fantastically organized best bathroom cleaning video I've ever seen. Thank you
But Melissa! You're place is so much more cleaner than MIIINE
😒😃
But Melissa, your place is so much more dirty. mine is cleaner
I just found your channel and i can't believe I've never seen it before! fantastic channel!
I hate toilet brushes. They are so nasty and I don't even want it around. I just keep a Lysol toilet disinfectant hooked on the bowl. It keeps dirt lines from building up in the toilet.
Disinfecting is not the same as cleaning. You should consider getting a Lysol toilet wand
I’m so thankful for this lady, even though I don’t always agree with what she does. I actually am more motivated now to clean. She is good at what she does!
Spounges spread bacteria. No one I have ever met ( I do home care) EVER cleans their spounge....Plus you wore gloves, touched the toilet and then re folded your towel, putting toilet germs on your towel....If you use bar towels you dont need the none scratching spounge. You could easily clean the sink when you do the vanity and use the water from the tub instead..... I cleaned houses for years and you go sink, tub, toilet, this way you are cleaning the germiest place last.... I like you videos but from a health perspective you always go clean to dirty, top to bottom. You need to revisit this .....
I do sink toilet tub or tub toilet sink but I do use individual disinfectant wipes to clean each thing and wash my hands after washing the toilet
true clean toilets last normally use paper towels
I typically use individual sponges for each area and only use them once. ESPECIALLY the toilet one. I've recently started to be A little less wasteful by using a sponge for the sink and counter and setting it to the side for the sides of the tub (I use a heavy duty tub brush for the floor of the tub). And then after everything, I'll reuse that sponge solely for tee tub one more time for my next clean and throw away. I'm used to cleaning wit sponges tho, so seeing someone clean a toilet with a paper towel throws me off lol. I am super particular about a clean bathroom and her even just walking in there barefoot, cleaning, stopping to put her hair up with all the cleaning products on her hands, getting on the floor in her regular clothes and I don't recall seeing her wash her hands after all that. Makes me not want to trust people and touching them when I go to their house lol😬
Exactly! And on top of that, is it healthy to clean a bathroom barefooted? I watched this tutorial because i needed some tips on cleaning a bathroom and they were helpful, but health wise there is room for improvement and these small details reduce the credibility. I'd like to see what @cleanmyspace has to say about this.
I agree about the sponges... what puts me off cleaning a washroom is how to store and clean the cleaning equipment... I want to learn the right way to do it.. people usually just put the scrubbies, sponges etc away carelessly before their next use... Just lying around somewhere in the washroom innocently.. That gives me a dirty, unhygeinic feeling.. But the problem is, i don't know an alternative myself, as i have never been into cleaning much
If you have not yet - can you please do a new and/or updated video on your favourite cleaning supplies and products? Maybe even home products too in general? Thank you and awesome channel!
How do you get rid of mold in the corners of a bathtub?
I use Cillit Bang Mold spray for this (black bottle) - i spray it locally and leave overnight, then wipe it clean. It helped me to remove mold from shower corners, silicone grout sealer in the kitchen & bathroom (i thought that was impossible to do before) and even ceiling corners. Hardest thing to remove mold from turned out to be washing machine rubber parts, but i repeatedly applied the solution and covered with cloth overnight, and after three-four applications it was perfectly clean as well! I also use it (or white Bleach & Hygiene variety) to whiten my light stone kitchen sink several times a year, when nothing else helps.
I guess regular bleach will work too. Both Cillit Bang and bleach smell like hell though. And please don't ever ever use it together with vinegar!
hey, I wanted to recommend the bathroom scrub brush see ive added to my bathroom that make cleaning relatively easier.
velida has a scrubbing sponge attached to a stick, that allows you to clean your bathroom without putting too much strain in your back. Walmart sells it for about $20.
There's also a rotor scrub brush available by black and Decker to clean your tiles and grout. there's also diy tutorials on how to attach a regular scrub brush to a drill machine, making scrubbing simpler.
Friendly suggestion, shorter intro's. I'm ADD and tend to X out of vids with long intro's.
I’m such a bachelor, that this is the most informative and helpful video I’ve watched all year. 😂
this is going to sound stupid. I came here b/c TH-cam recommends ;) and I've been watching videos on spring cleaning etc. I was interested b/c of the amt of views, but now that I'm here I feel there are other videos better (my taste not that you aren't detailed). Then I realized that there are SO MANY people who need motivation or just don't know what to do, like my hub when I met him. I watch other videos for knowledge. Isn't that sad that parents aren't teaching us HOW to do simply things in our own homes? This is the idea behind my blog really. Thanks for motivating many ladies out there.
awesome thanks, i just cleaned two washrooms in 20 minutes having all the steps u said in mind, saved a lot of extra and repetitive steps
OMG, I have paranormal activity in my closet, too!!
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Your videos are really helpful!!! Idk what to do without you!!!!
Q1: Why do you need 5 microfiber cloths, and when do you change them?
Q2: I shed like a dog and my floor and everything including inside the drawers gets covered with hair. Every sponge or scrubber or cloth or broom or vacuum gets embedded with hair and even tho it's my own hair it grosses me out. It's the worst in the bathroom because I style my hair there. Any suggestions for controlling hair in the bathroom?
Q3. I can't find a good place to keep my bathmat. I don't see one in your bathroom. Do you use one and if so where do you keep it when not in use?
Shake out ur rug and Dust all the hair from counter tops toilet or bath tub to the floor with a DRY cloth first then sweep it up... The hair is easier to manage / clean up when it's dry... Once u do this u can follow all the steps in the video :) good luck
I keep my bathmat hanging over the side of the tub when not in use.. Keeps it away from the toilet and keeps cat litter off it.
Vacuum first, always rehang bathmat after use.
If you can't afford a vacuum then you can also you a lint roller to roll up hair! I use this technique all the time.
Thank you, I’m using this to teach my son how to clean and I learned a few things as well. We made the homemade bathroom tub cleaner. That helped make it a fun learning experience. I am homeschooling this year and part of my plan is life skills 😊😉
First world problem. The cleaning ladies are “sheltering at home” per Bay Area order to minimize COVID-19 transmittal. Thanks- now I know how to clean the bathroom,
fuck you
We are a family of 3, all with long hair being blow dried in the bathroom, so I found having a hand held vacuum to regularly vacuum up any hair really helps keep things cleaner throughout the week until I do my normal cleaning
I feel like cleaning is a full time job. I don't have motivation to do this after working a 10 hour shift
hey Melissa, I am a new subscriber to your channel & I love your easy cleaning routines, after watching this video, I grabbed my multi purpose disenfectant spray, my big jumbo roll of kitchen roll, and I went to town on my bathroom!!😅😅 and I have to say I done pretty good!! It also gave me the drive to completely re-organise it too and it looks so much better! I didn't take any before and after pictures unfortunately, but it is alot neater, tidier and cleaner than it was before, and it is alot easier to use paper towel instead of clothes because it seems like I've never got them out the washing machine!! so thanks very much for your tips and I will apply them more to other areas of my house! Aimee x
This would have been helpful if you actually stated the specific brand name products you used. Part of the problem is finding products that actually work. Most people know they need an antibacterial shower spray...but which kind?
Melissa uses homemade products, she has a video on how to make them on this channel, I use the recipes and they work quite well. Hope this helped.
Savannah Langridge Could you link it please thank you :) ♥
+cosmetica529 I find it doesn't really matter much - as long as you use them regularly.
Hi Melissa, that's my first time watching this video and as you said... I hate vacumming too. Do you have any "tutorial/routine video" on that? Thank you for your precious job, that so much teach and makes us more organized and happier!
watching you clean is like cleaning porn, lol
Thanks. This was very interesting. To me, it seems a little typical. But you are very lucky that Chat cares about being organized and neat. I think the serious issue is when the other person "does not care." However, each person can learn something of value from the other person & ultimately we all have to get along. It's not easy, but life is a learning process.
I'v watched this to just put of actually cleaning my bathroom!!! lol
Your videos are brilliant - I always turn to your videos for inspiration and motivation before I blitz my flat !!
ahhh everytime i see someone clean. i want to clean too!!
Im pregnant and nesting and these videos are so addictive. I have them in the background while cleaning every little small spec of dirt around the house.
its not recommended to put your make up or medicine over your toilet. Thanks for being a clean girl.
hi I am Iris my one of my mom's daughters I tried this system and it worked!!! thank you