Free Printable Checklist for Bathroom Cleaning and Quick Tips for Using It
Keeping the bathroom clean is an important part of keeping up with the household chores. Using a checklist is a great way to make the job routine and thus faster and easier. Whether you want a bathroom checklist to keep yourself on track or to help you figure out how to teach kids how to clean the bathroom, this free printable checklist for bathroom cleaning is a handy helper to keep around. In this post you’ll find the bathroom cleaning checklist and a few tips for how to use it.
Tasks Included in the Checklist for Bathroom Cleaning
This free printable checklist includes the following tasks:
- Prep toilet bowl
- Clean mirror
- Wipe counter
- Clean faucet
- Wipe sink
- Clean toilet surfaces
- Clean toilet bowl
- Sweep bathroom floor
- Mop bathroom floor (especially floor around toilet)
- Blank space (So you can write in a job particular to your bathroom or a reminder for kids to have the job “inspected” by a parent.)
Click the image to print the Bathroom Cleaning Checklist or use the button to have the checklist sent to your inbox for later.
Tips for Using the Checklist for Bathroom Cleaning
Print out the checklist and laminate it or put it in a sheet protector. It’s a good idea to keep the checklist and a dry erase marker in a drawer in the bathroom or with the cleaning supplies.
Follow the order on the checklist, so first prep the toilet bowl. Squirt the toilet cleaning solution into the bowl, and be sure to get up around the rim. Let it sit working, while the other tasks are done.
Then continuing down the list will be working top to bottom. This way if something drips it’s falling onto a surface that hasn’t been cleaned yet.
Finish up with the bathroom floor.
Tips for How to Teach Kids to Clean the Bathroom
A great way to teach kids how to clean the bathroom is to first show kids what’s expected. Clean and explain how to do the different cleaning tasks, using the checklist for bathroom cleaning as you go. I know when my kids are learning they especially need direction on how much cleaning supply to use, like ONE squirt on the mirror. 🙂
Next, have the child clean the bathroom while you’re there to watch and help as needed.
Last, kids can clean by themselves and have the job “inspected” afterward to make sure it meets expectations. The Bathroom Cleaning Checklist is a great way to help kids stay on task and make sure they remember each step in the process.
In general, it’s helpful when we focus on the positives. Even if a job isn’t quite right yet, point out the things that were done well first. Help kids recognize that their contribution to helping around the house is important and appreciated!
For more about teaching kids to clean check out The 5 E’s of Teaching Kids to Work.
I hope this checklist for bathroom cleaning helps simplify your cleaning routine!
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When it comes to taking care of your home and family, what’s your biggest challenge right now? What’s working well? Please share in the comments.
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Hello! I think it’s a great idea to print checklist schedules for kids because a) the colors make it seem like fun and b) something about it being printed out makes them feel like it should be “followed”, they take it more seriously.
Alex
https://friscomaids.net/
I agree! Printed checklists are helpful for people of all ages!
Great tips, Marielle! Thanks for sharing! As my kids grew older, cleaning after themselves has been something of a struggle. I need to constantly remind them to leave the place the same they found it – but teenagers and young adults are always in a hurry to go somewhere or do something else “more important” 🙂
Sounds like you’re instilling great habits Maya…even though it IS hard sometimes!
Thanks for sharing, this is what I need for my kids to start…
So glad it’s helpful!
I love the idea of a cleaning checklist to teach the kids! We haven’t yet graduated the kids to bathroom cleaning, but I think I may start using checklists for the chores they are required to do. Thanks for sharing and linking with me!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Checklists are a really simple way to help kids learn and stay on track as they do their chores. Good luck!
I think we could all use these reminders to clean every little area – especially the bathroom. I like the note about having it inspected by the parents. Very good idea. Thanks for sharing each week. #HomeMattersParty
The bathroom definitely needs it!
I used to do this when my older kiddos were little. They tend to miss things so easily! thank you as always for sharing with us at Embracing Home and Family link party!
Yes, it’s super helpful to keep everyone on track!
Great post!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks Debbie!
This would have come in so handy when training my boys to clean the bathrooms! Pinned.
Oh yes! It’s helpful for mine!
Great list, will be a good reminder to clean everything. 🙂
A reminder can be just what we need!
Love this! I love a clean space- especially a clean bathroom.
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Me too!