Let’s face it. Cleaning the bathroom is nothing but a necessary evil. A thorn in our collective side. If a remodel or upgrade is in your future, however, you’re in luck. We’ve got some great pro tips for designing a bathroom that’s extremely easy to clean.
Materials that use little to no grout
Dingy grout is one of the top things that can make an entire bathroom seem dirty (even if it’s not). To ward off grungy or yellowed grout, try using larger tiles, stone, Moroccan plaster, glass, seamless vinyl, or even metal. If you love the look of smaller tiles, go with a darker grout that won’t stain and look dull over time. Gray grout is an especially popular choice these days, especially when used in contrast with white tiles.
No-Touch Faucets
Touchless faucets used to be a convenience reserved for public bathrooms, but they’ve made their way into private homes as an affordable option in recent years. Having an automatic faucet means no handles to clean, which means fewer grooves to scrub and fewer germs to be spread.
No-Groove Toilets
Cleaning toilets is no fun at all. It’s especially tough when it’s time for a deep clean. There are so many nooks and crannies on traditional toilets. Newer toilets solve this problem and cut cleaning time in half using a skirted, no-groove toilet design.
A Good Exhaust Fan
Treat yourself to a new, good exhaust fan. Excess moisture in a bathroom can lead to buildup of mold, mildew, and other microorganisms. It can also cause wallboard, paint, and trim to deteriorate. Newer models of exhaust fans are quieter, more efficient, and more powerful than older ones. Some fans can even sense humidity and turn themselves on automatically, then shut off once the humidity is cleared. Want to go even more high tech? Look for models that include a bluetooth speaker!
Glass Treatment Kit
If you tend to shy away from glass shower surfaces, it’s probably because they end up being hard to clean a lot of the time. Soap scum and water deposits build up and create a film that’s nearly impossible to remove, and your perfect glass shower doors or walls are never the same again. It’s a common problem that quite a few companies have addressed. Now you can treat glass bathroom surfaces using treatments such as Rain-X Shower Door Water Repellent and EnduroShield Home Glass Treatment Kit.
Wall-Mounted Features
Wall-mounted toilets and sinks make cleaning floors a breeze! Mounting faucets on the wall is also a big help when it comes time to clean. It keeps water, soap, and dirt from collecting at the base of the faucet and handles. Think about buying wall-mounted toothbrush and soap holders as well to help make the cleaning process as easy as possible.
A Place For Everything
Above all, make sure there’s a place for everything in your bathroom. Designate shelf, counter, or cabinet space for everyone’s belongings, and make sure they’re put back where they belong after use. Our favorite sources for storage ideas are Pinterest and Houzz. There are tons of great solutions for storing toiletry items, from things that get used daily (hair dryer, flat iron, beauty products) to those things that get pulled out every once in a while (first aid kit, cleaning products, etc.).
