Okay… I admit it.
I used to avoid cleaning the bathroom like the plague. The tub? Meh. The floor? Later. The toilet? Only if I really had to.
But after falling into a late-night TikTok cleaning scroll, I started trying some viral bathroom cleaning hacks — and guess what? Some of them are actually genius.
So if you’ve been putting off bathroom cleaning, this list is for you.
Here are 16 bathroom cleaning hacks that helped me clean faster, cheaper, and with way less drama.
🧼 1. Clean Your Tub While You’re Still in It
Yes, I literally clean my bathtub with my foot.
Keep a Magic Eraser in your shower, and before you rinse off, give the tub a quick scrub with your foot. The steam from your shower helps loosen up grime, and the Magic Eraser does the heavy lifting.
I do this 2–3 times a week now, and my tub hasn’t looked gross in months.
🧽 2. Make a Soap Wand Shower Scrubber
This TikTok trick is as good as people say.
Fill a dish wand with half white vinegar and half Dawn dish soap. Keep it in your shower. Scrub the tiles, grout, corners — whatever looks shady — while your conditioner sits.
It’s weirdly satisfying and keeps soap scum from building up.
🚽 3. Pour Vinegar in the Toilet to Kill Odors and Stains
No fancy cleaner needed.
Just pour one cup of plain white vinegar into the bowl and let it sit for 30 minutes.
It naturally kills bacteria, deodorizes, and loosens up any stubborn rings. Scrub if needed, but in most cases? You won’t even have to.
🪣 4. Use a Plastic Bag of Vinegar to Clean Your Showerhead
Hard water buildup? This’ll fix it overnight.
Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and tie it around your showerhead with a rubber band. Let it soak while you sleep.
In the morning, remove it and run hot water — you’ll get better water pressure and a cleaner spray.
✨ 5. Use Shaving Cream to Clean the Mirror (And Keep It Fog-Free!)
Shaving cream isn’t just for your face.
Rub a small amount on your bathroom mirror using a microfiber cloth, then buff it off. Not only does it clean off smudges, but it also keeps your mirror from fogging up after a hot shower for days.
🧴 6. The DIY Shower Door Cleaner That Melts Soap Scum
You only need 2 ingredients: vinegar and Dawn.
Mix equal parts vinegar and blue Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray it on your glass doors or tile walls, wait 10–15 minutes, then scrub it off with a sponge.
It gets rid of soap scum better than most store-bought cleaners. No joke.
🧼 7. Toss Your Vinyl Shower Curtain in the Washing Machine
It’s way easier than scrubbing.
Add your curtain to the washer with 2 bath towels, a cup of vinegar, and your regular detergent. Wash on warm.
It comes out looking brand-new and smelling fresh. Hang it back up to dry.
🧹 8. Vacuum the Bathroom Floor Before You Mop
Trust me — it changes everything.
Vacuuming picks up hair, dust, and powder so you’re not just pushing it around with a wet mop.
I even vacuum my tub first if there’s hair in it (don’t judge me 😅).
You’ll get a deeper clean with less mess.
🪥 9. Clean Your Toothbrush Holder in the Dishwasher
This thing gets way dirtier than I thought.
Pop your toothbrush holder, soap tray, and even your plastic toothbrushes into the top rack of the dishwasher. Run it on a hot cycle.
You’ll be amazed (and horrified) at what comes off.
🍋 10. Use Lemon and Baking Soda to Scrub the Sink
Natural, cheap, and smells way better than bleach.
Cut a lemon in half, sprinkle baking soda on your sink or faucet, and scrub with the lemon.
The citric acid + baking soda combo cuts through stains and leaves your sink sparkling — and smelling amazing.
🧪 11. Get Rid of Rust Rings Around the Faucet with Vinegar
This trick brought my faucet back to life.
Soak a paper towel in vinegar and wrap it around any rusty or stained faucet areas. Let it sit for 30–60 minutes. Scrub with a sponge or toothbrush.
You’ll see the hard water stains and rust literally lift off.
🧽 12. Scrub Your Grout with a Toothbrush and Baking Soda Paste
Grout is sneaky. It hides so much dirt.
Make a paste with baking soda and water. Dip a toothbrush in it and scrub your grout lines. For extra power, spray vinegar over the paste — it’ll foam up and help loosen gunk.
Let it sit 10 minutes, then rinse and wipe clean.
🧼 13. Use a Spin Scrubber for the Floor (No More Back Pain!)
This thing is a game-changer.
I got one of those rechargeable electric spin scrubbers and I’ll never go back.
It scrubs tile, corners, even behind the toilet — all without kneeling or bending.
Pair it with your favorite cleaner and you’ll actually enjoy cleaning the floor.
🧴 14. Add a Dryer Sheet to Your Toilet Brush Holder
This hack keeps smells away.
After you clean your toilet, rinse your brush and toss a dryer sheet into the holder. It absorbs moisture and keeps things from smelling like a swamp.
Change it every week and thank me later.
🧽 15. Don’t Forget the Base of the Toilet (Use Disinfectant Wipes)
This spot gets gross fast.
Use disinfectant wipes or a cleaning cloth to wipe down the base of the toilet, the sides, and the floor around it.
I do this every few days and it keeps everything looking (and smelling) fresh between deep cleans.
🧴 16. Store a Spray Bottle of Vinegar Under the Sink
Make cleaning too easy to skip.
I keep a little spray bottle of white vinegar + water under the bathroom sink. I spray it on the counters and faucet after brushing my teeth — takes 30 seconds and makes a huge difference in how clean everything feels.
✨ Tips to Keep Your Bathroom Clean Without Going Crazy
I get it — deep cleaning every week isn’t always realistic. But here are a few simple things I do to keep things from getting out of hand:
- Wipe the mirror and faucet once or twice a week with a microfiber cloth
- Vacuum every other day (it takes 2 minutes!)
- Run the fan after every shower to stop mildew
- Wash your bath mats and towels weekly — it keeps the whole space fresher
📌 Save These Bathroom Hacks for Later!
These are the bathroom cleaning tricks that actually made me clean more often — and enjoy it just a little.
They’re cheap, easy, and best of all? They work.
So whether you’re prepping for guests or just finally fed up with a grimy sink, try a few of these this weekend.
And if you loved these tips — don’t forget to pin this for later and follow for more practical home hacks!
I’m Anastasios Moulios, co-founder of DIY Cozy Living. I enjoy finding creative, practical ways to make small spaces feel warm, stylish, and lived-in — whether it’s a camper, a backyard, or a cozy room inside. I started this blog with Katerina to share real ideas that make home feel a little more personal and a lot more comfortable.
