The Bathroom Cleaning Hack That Finally Made My Space Sparkle (Without Wasting My Weekend)

I have a confession: I really don’t like cleaning my bathroom.

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I mean, I’ll vacuum the living room three times before I willingly scrub a toilet. Even though I have a bathroom cleaning checklist (somewhere…), I often push it off until the end of the week… or the next.

But last week, something changed.

I was curled up on the couch, scrolling through TikTok — you know, one of those “I’ll just watch one video” nights — when I stumbled on a bathroom cleaning hack that looked way too easy. Like, suspiciously easy.

But I figured, why not try it?

Spoiler: it worked. And then I fell into a whole rabbit hole of viral cleaning hacks that honestly made me not hate cleaning my bathroom.

So today I’m sharing the best of the best — real hacks I tried and loved, using things I already had at home.

Let’s jump into it.

What You’ll Want On Hand

Before you dive in, here are the basic tools and products that came in handy while testing all these bathroom hacks:

All-purpose antibacterial spray (I use Method or Mrs. Meyers)

Shaving cream (yes, really)

Baking soda

Magic Eraser

Old toothbrush (for the awkward nooks)

A good scrub brush

Microfiber cloths

Sponge (I love my biodegradable one!)

Optional: a steam cleaner (if you’re fancy)

Cleaning gloves

Now onto the hacks that made cleaning feel almost… fun?

My Favorite Bathroom Cleaning Hacks (That Actually Work)

Clean Your Tub While You Shower (Seriously)

Okay, this one changed my life: keep a Magic Eraser in your shower. When you’re already in there and the water’s running, just give the tub or walls a quick scrub-down. No setup, no bending over the tub later. Bonus: you can do it with your foot if you’re really not in the mood.

It’s my lazy girl cleaning method, and it actually works.

The Soap Dispenser Brush Trick

You know those dish brushes with the soap inside? Fill one with half vinegar and half dish soap, and leave it in the shower. It’s perfect for tackling soap scum while you’re in there.

I thought it was weird at first, but now I use it more than my actual bathroom cleaner.

Use Shaving Cream to Polish Fixtures

I had no idea shaving cream could do this. Just a little dollop on a microfiber cloth, and suddenly my bathroom faucet was gleaming. It gets rid of water spots and fingerprints like magic.

Bonus: your bathroom smells really fresh afterward.

Cooking Spray for Squeaky Bathroom Doors

This one was a happy accident. Our bathroom door was squeaking like crazy, and my partner sprayed it with cooking oil out of desperation. It worked. Any spray cooking oil will do — just a quick spritz on the hinges, and the squeak disappears.

Clean Jewelry with Shaving Cream

Yep, shaving cream again! If your rings or necklaces are looking dull, rub a little on with a microfiber cloth, let it sit for a minute, and rinse. Mine came out sparkling — no harsh chemicals needed.

Two-Ingredient Shower Cleaner

This TikTok find is my new go-to: equal parts hydrogen peroxide and dish soap in a spray bottle. It lifts grime, mold, and gunk off tile, grout, and the shower door with barely any scrubbing. I honestly didn’t expect it to work so well, but wow.

Get Rid of Toilet Bowl Rings with Coca-Cola

If you’re like me and hate scrubbing the toilet, this one’s for you. Just pour a can of Coke into the bowl and let it sit for an hour. When you flush, the stains are gone. Who knew soda could double as a toilet cleaner?

Wash Your Shower Curtain in the Washing Machine

I used to dread cleaning my shower curtain until I realized I could just toss it in the wash. If you’ve got a vinyl curtain, throw it in with hot water and a bit of bleach. Comes out fresh and smells way better than any spray.

Dishwasher = Toothbrush Cleaner

Once a month, I toss my toothbrush and its holder into the top rack of the dishwasher. It’s such a small thing, but it makes me feel like my whole bathroom is cleaner.

Easy Vinegar Cleaning Hacks

Vinegar is one of those things I always have on hand — and not just for salad dressing.

Here are a few bathroom-specific ways I use it that actually get results:

Shower Door Scum Be Gone

Mix equal parts vinegar and water with a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray your shower doors, let it sit 15 minutes, and then scrub. It cuts through scum like nothing else.

Pro tip: add baking soda if you want some extra scrubbing power.

Remove Mineral Deposits on Faucets

Hard water buildup? Spray straight vinegar onto your faucet, let it sit, and scrub gently. I use this once a week and it keeps everything shiny.

Clean the Toilet with Vinegar

Pour a cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl, let it sit 30 minutes, and flush. For tougher stains, a little scrubbing with a toilet brush will do the trick.

I also add a few drops of essential oil into the vinegar to make it smell better. Lavender is my fave.

Bathroom Floor Hacks You’ll Love

I used to dread cleaning the bathroom floor — but these little tricks made it a whole lot easier.

Steam Clean Mold (It’s So Satisfying)

I splurged on a Dupray steam cleaner a few months ago, and it was 100% worth it. I use it on everything — floors, tile grout, even the corners behind the toilet. The mold literally melts off.

 Lemons + Baking Soda = Tile Magic

Slice a lemon in half, sprinkle baking soda on your tiles, and scrub using the lemon as your “brush.” It smells amazing, and it lifts dirt right out of the grout.

Sometimes I mix lemon juice, baking soda, and a bit of water in a jar to keep on hand. It’s basically homemade Soft Scrub.

Spin Scrubber = No More Back Pain

If you’ve never tried an electric spin scrubber… get one. It’s the best thing to ever happen to my lower back. I use it on the floor, in the tub, even behind the toilet where I never used to clean (oops).

How I Keep My Bathroom Cleaner, Longer

Honestly, the real secret to a clean bathroom isn’t the deep cleaning — it’s the small stuff in between. Here’s what helps me:

I vacuum the bathroom floor every couple of days (yes, even the tub!)

I leave a microfiber cloth on the counter to quickly wipe surfaces after I get ready

I wash the shower curtain and bath mats monthly

I keep rugs at the door and ask guests to remove shoes

I deep clean once a month, and it goes so much faster now

Final Thoughts

Look — cleaning the bathroom isn’t fun. But with a few clever hacks (and maybe a good playlist), it doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore.

These hacks helped me turn a space I used to avoid into one that actually feels clean, cozy, and yes — sparkly.

Try one or two this week and let me know how it goes! And if you find any new bathroom cleaning hacks on TikTok, send them my way — I’m always down to test a new one.