How to Clean Bathroom Walls Tips

Dirt and grime build up on bathroom walls. Over-spray from toiletries such as deodorant, perfume and hairspray can form on the walls. Loose hair from brushing sometimes sticks to walls. Moisture and humidity can add an additional layer of stickiness to the walls, as well as mold and mildew growth. Clean your bathroom walls on a regular basis to avoid dirt buildup and fungal growth.

Things You'll Need

• Cleaning gloves
• Bucket
• Water
• Bleach
• Sponge, mop and other cleaning tools

Instructions

1. Check if mold or dirt are on drapes and shower curtains in the bathroom before cleaning the walls. Remove if necessary, and wash while the walls are being scrubbed. Clear out any other bathroom obstructions near the walls, such as waste baskets, toilet scrubbers and hanging towels.

2. Wear older clothes when cleaning; bleach may splash and discolor clothing. Open windows for proper ventilation. Fill a bucket with warm water. Add about ½ cup of bleach; do not splash bleach and water. Use caution when using the mixture as bleach can burn and damage eyes. Fill the sink or bathtub with the bleach and water solution if a bucket is not available.

3. Put on plastic cleaning gloves to protect your skin from bleach. Submerge a large sponge into the water/bleach mixture. Use a mop for large wall areas. Start from the top corner of one wall, and wash the walls working from top to bottom. Rinse the sponge on a regular basis.

4. Use a scrubbing brush with tough bristles if walls are tiled. Scrub grout with a toothbrush to remove mold and mildew in small areas.

5. Clean wall corners near the bathtub with cotton balls dipped in bleach. Place the cotton balls in the corner before cleaning the remaining walls. The bleach will saturate the corners. Remove the cotton balls. Use cotton swabs to remove any remaining mildew.

6. Allow the bathroom to dry. Keep windows open for about 30 minutes after cleaning to allow proper ventilation.

Tips & Warnings

• Never mix ammonia and bleach; the effects are extremely toxic and dangerous. Open windows and run the fan after showering to avoid buildup of mold on the bathroom walls.

References

• Creative Homemaking
• Totally Clean