Restroom cleaning checklist
A Bathroom Cleaning Checklist takes the guesswork out of one of the most time-consuming rooms in any home or workplace. Instead of the vague goal “make it sparkle,” the list breaks the job into short, concrete tasks - wipe the vanity, scrub the bowl, rinse the shower walls, empty the drain trap, mop behind the toilet.
Typical daily items focus on touch points: taps, handles, switch plates, and mirror edges. Weekly or deep-clean steps dive deeper, adding grout brushing, descaling showerheads, polishing chrome, and checking exhaust-fan grilles for lint. By moving in a logical top-to-bottom sequence, the checklist prevents the classic mistake of dripping cleaner onto an already-mopped floor.
The template is available in two formats. Print the free PDF when you need a clipboard in a low-tech setting; tick boxes with a pen and file the sheet for simple record-keeping. Or choose the digital schedule inside a mobile app to set automatic reminders, add time-stamped completions, and attach quick photos if you need proof of work for clients or inspections.
Review the checklist every few months to add new products, tougher water-scale steps, or eco-friendly swaps. A quick update keeps your bathroom routine organised, efficient, and ready for the next surprise inspection or house-guest visit.
Gloves and safety glasses worn
Cleaning chemicals (all-purpose, glass, disinfectant) each at least ½ full
Upload a photo of the cart with today’s supplies
Note any missing tools (brush, grout pad, squeegee)
Countertop wiped and disinfected
Faucet polished, no water spots
Drain free of hair or debris
Upload close-up photo of faucet and basin
Bowl scrubbed with disinfectant
Seat, lid, and flush handle sanitized
Exterior base and hinges wiped
Note any staining or hard-water rings that remain
Shower walls and glass doors scrubbed, soap-scum removed
Bathtub interior thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed
Showerhead, tub faucet, and diverter polished
Hair and debris cleared from both shower and tub drains
Upload an “after” photo of the bathtub basin
Upload an “after” photo of the shower floor or pan
Rate grout or caulk brightness (0 = dark, 5 = bright)
Note any chips, rust spots, or slow-draining issues
Large mirror cleaned, streak-free
Small mirrors or shelves wiped
Upload reflection photo showing no streaks
Floor vacuumed / swept before mopping
Floor mopped with disinfectant solution
Mats lifted and dried underside checked
Trash can emptied, new liner installed
Exhaust-fan grille dust-free
Light switches and door handles sanitized
Upload wide-angle photo of finished bathroom
Describe any maintenance issues (leaks, cracked tiles)
