Keep bathroom fixtures gleaming with regular cleaning.

Learn the best way to clean bathroom fixtures, including sinks, faucets, showerheads, and more.

The bathroom is one area of the home that youshouldn’t put off cleaning.

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And you’re able to’t hide sinks behind a shower curtain if the last occupant left them messy.

Dry the sink with a soft cloth to keep it gleaming.

To clean around the edges of the faucet, use a toothbrush to gently scrub away grime.

Bathroom sink with patterned wallpaper

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Never use undiluted bleach on a porcelain tub.

Use a stain-removing cleanser on rust.

Wipe the surface of the tub with a soft cloth for ongoing maintenance.

gray paint bathroom foot claw tub brass fixtures

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How to Clean Showerheads and Faucets

Thebest cleaning method for showerheadsand faucets depends on the material.

Attach the bag over the showerhead with a rubber band.

Polish with a soft cloth.

Bathroom with marble shower

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For fixtures with oil-rubbed bronze or brass finishes, the recommendation is that you use only water for cleaning.

Refer to the manufacturer’s care instructions since cleansers can damage a specialty surface.

Use a mild cleaner such as dish soap with water to clean the surface of the toilet seat.

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Sanitize the bowl by scrubbing with antibacterial toilet cleaner or 1/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water.

Wipe off any splashes or drips on the surrounding area with a soft dry cloth.