There’s nothing worse than a stinky, smelly bathroom. It’s not only bad on your eyes and nose, but a dirty bathroom is a real health risk too. Lots of germs and mold can build up, exposing everyone who enters to an array of bugs and viruses.

The good news is that dirty, smelly bathrooms can be turned into squeaky clean, even pleasant places to conduct your personal business. It helps to take on one section of the bathroom at a time.

You can break it down into: sink, bathroom mirror, shower, toilet, floor, mats and rugs.

Sink

If your bathroom sink has a counter, the first thing you want to do is clear off all the clutter on top of the counter. Items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, facial creams, lotions, shavers, grooming items, and such can be neatly organized into storage baskets or bins. Fit as much of these items beneath the sink or on storage shelves, etc.

Use a gentle cleanser to clean the sink basin and the counter. Be sure to thoroughly clean the area around the faucet, since that can get grimy. Dry with paper towels or a soft cloth.

Bathroom Mirror

This is probably the easiest thing in the bathroom to clean. You want to spray on some mirror cleanser and wipe clean with a paper towel or soft cloth. Make sure you clean the whole mirror and not just a portion of it. A clean mirror is less likely to steam up completely.

Shower

The shower is probably the one area that people hate cleaning the most, especially if it is full of dirt and grime. However, this is a necessary chore and if it is kept clean on a regular basis, it’s not such a big deal.

Dirty tiles can be cleaned with a solution of one part white vinegar and four parts water. You can also use a spray cleanser that prevents the build up of mold.

Grout can be cleaned with a solution of one part bleach to six parts water. Use an old toothbrush to do the scrubbing. A grout cleaner is also just as good.