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How to Clean Bathroom Floor - Effective & Tested Tips
Cleaning the bathroom is probably everyone’s least favorite chore, but you still need to do it to ensure this little space in your house doesn’t become a death trap. Experts suggest you clean and disinfect your bathroom, including the floor, at least once weekly.
Whether your bathroom floor is made of tile flooring, vinyl, rubber, linoleum, or engineered wood, getting sparkling visual satisfaction and the realization that it is germs-free is necessary for keeping your bathroom an oasis of hygiene and happiness.
Thinking about how to clean your bathroom floor in a faster, smarter, and better way? Let’s find out!
How to clean bathroom floor
Follow these steps to clean your bathroom floor effectively.
Part 1: Clearing and sweeping the floor
Removing the movable objects: Before beginning the cleaning process, remove all the movable objects from the floor, including the trash bin, bathroom mat, and other items. Clearing the floor of these objects will provide you ample workspace to ensure comprehensive floor cleaning and present an opportunity to diligently clean and disinfect these items.
Sweeping the dust and dirt: Using a small, high-quality broom, sweep dust and dirt toward the bathroom floor’s center. Start at a far corner, sweeping along the room’s edges while paying attention to dust-prone areas, such as the toilet base. Additionally, accumulate the dust and dirt into a central pile for easy disposal.
Collecting the pile: Take a paper towel, moisten it enough so it is barely damp, and collect the dust and dirt you have gathered at the center of the bathroom floor. Hold it in one hand and gently scoop up the small pile of dust and dirt, then throw it away in a trash can. Alternatively, you can sweep the pile into a dustpan and empty it into the trash can.
Part 2: Mopping the floor
Fill a bucket with water and bathroom cleaner: Choose a bucket with a capacity of at least 1 gallon (3.78 L) and fill it to about 3/4 full with warm water. Then, add 1.5 capfuls of Harpic Bathroom Cleaner Citrus. This commercial bathroom cleaner utilizes a thick liquid formula with powerful cleaning agents to remove tough stains and 99.9% germs from all floor surfaces.
Dip a mop into the bucket with cleaning solution: Submerge the head of the mop into the bucket with the bathroom cleaner solution. Pull it out and wring it enough to remove excess liquid and ensure the head is fully damp but not soaking.
Mopping the floor: Start mopping from the farthest side of the bathroom from the door. Place yourself in a corner on the far end of the bathroom, put the mop head on the floor, and move it horizontally, working your way backward until you finally reach the door. This method prevents you from stepping on the area you’ve already cleaned or getting stuck at the opposite end of the floor, waiting for it to dry.
Pushing the mop against corners and baseboards: When you reach the corners, push the mop deep into them and wriggle the mop head to lose any dirt, dust, or grime. As you reach the bathroom sides, run the mop along the floor, ensuring it makes contact with the baseboards to clean the floor where it meets the wall effectively.
Cleaning nooks and crannies: Clean any overlooked or hard-to-reach areas, such as corners or around the toilet, with a sponge, paper towel, Bathroom Floor Cleaner Citrus, or Bathroom Cleaner Trigger, then wipe them clean to remove germs and bacteria accumulated there.
Part 3: Drying the floor
Towel drying the floor: Use an efficient floor-drying method involving a towel. Lay a towel flat on the corner of the bathroom floor, stand on it, use one foot, and glide it across the floor, moving it side to side and concluding it at the door to eliminate the possibility of any moisture residual from mopping.
No. of towels required for drying: If the towel becomes completely wet, replace it with a dry one. Usually, 1-2 towels should be enough, depending on the bathroom’s size and the extent of floor wetness.
How to clean bathroom floor
Follow these steps to clean the bathroom floor and grout.
1. Cleaning tile surface
Clean the bathroom tiles before tackling the challenging grout cleaning task. Follow the basic bathroom floor cleaning steps mentioned earlier to eliminate dust, dirt, and grime from the tile surface before cleaning the grout.
2. Cleaning tile grout
Unless you use a commercial grout cleaner such as Harpic bathroom cleaner, you’ll have to use an effective DIY grout cleaner consisting of two parts baking soda and 1 part water (for mildly dirty grout). You can also use vinegar instead of water, but be cautious, as vinegar can harm certain tile materials like marble, slate, granite, or stone.
3. Applying and scrubbing
Pour or scoop the grout cleaner solution onto the dirty grout so it is completely covered, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Next, using an old toothbrush or a cleaning brush with stiff bristles, scrub the solution into the grout lines by engaging brisk back-and-forth movements, following the direction of the grout.
4. Wipe the tiles
Dip a towel or cloth in clean water and squeeze it to a maximum to remove excess moisture. Using this damp cloth, wipe away the cleaning solution from the tiles. Rinse the cloth and repeat this process until you've completely cleared the solution from the floor.
FAQs
How do I keep my bathroom floor clean?
To keep the bathroom floor clean, sweep and mop it frequently every few days. Additionally, wash and dry towels and bathroom mats regularly to avoid damp smells. Furthermore, look for wet pools on the floor frequently and immediately wipe them whenever you notice them.
Can I use toilet cleaner on the floor?
Regular toilet cleaners contain strong acidic chemicals that may harm your floor and grout. It is advisable to opt for alternatives such as baking soda, bleach solution, or a specialized bathroom cleaner like Harpic Bathroom Cleaner Floral.