Bathroom Cleaning Checklist (for a 10-year-old)
Print this page and use the checkboxes as you finish each task. Ask an adult if you need help with strong cleaning products.
Before you start — Gather supplies (ask an adult first)
- Gloves (rubber) — wear them to protect your hands
- All-purpose cleaner or bathroom cleaner (mild) or white vinegar
- Glass cleaner or vinegar for mirrors
- Toilet cleaner (ask an adult) or baking soda + vinegar for stains
- Scrub brush for the tub and tiles, toilet brush
- Microfiber cloths or paper towels
- Sponge and/or scrub pad
- Mop or floor cloth and bucket
- Trash bag
Safety tips:
- Always ask an adult before using bleach or strong cleaners.
- Never mix bleach and vinegar (or ammonia) — dangerous fumes can form.
- Work from top to bottom so dirt falls to the floor last.
Daily quick clean (5–10 minutes)
Weekly deep clean (30–45 minutes)
Do these tasks once a week. Follow the order below so cleaning is easiest.
- Declutter (3–5 min): Remove items from counters, tub/shower, and floor. Put dirty towels in the laundry.
- Dust and cobwebs (2–3 min): Wipe light fixtures, vents, and corners with a cloth or duster.
- Apply cleaners (5 min): Spray tub/shower and tiles with bathroom cleaner. Spray toilet bowl with toilet cleaner. Let sit for a few minutes to work.
- Clean mirrors and glass (3–4 min): Spray mirror cleaner or vinegar and wipe until streak-free with a microfiber cloth or paper towel.
- Scrub sink and counter (5 min): Use sponge and cleaner to scrub sink, faucet, and counter. Rinse and wipe dry.
- Scrub bathtub/shower (7–10 min): Scrub tub walls, floor, and shower doors. Rinse thoroughly. Use a scrub brush for soap scum.
Tip: For tough spots, sprinkle baking soda, spray vinegar, wait 5 min, then scrub. - Clean the toilet (5 min): Scrub inside the bowl with a toilet brush and cleaner, wipe the seat, lid, and outside with disinfecting wipes or cleaner. Rinse/wipe dry.
- Clean floor last (5–7 min): Sweep up hair and dust, then mop or wipe the floor from far corner toward the door. Let floor dry before using.
- Empty trash and replace items (2–3 min): Put trash bag in the can, return toiletries and clean towels.
Printable checklist — Weekly deep clean
Extra tips
- For mold in grout, ask an adult to help with a grout cleaner or a paste of baking soda and water.
- Keep a spray bottle of diluted vinegar handy for quick mirror and faucet shine.
- If something is very sticky or smelly, tell an adult before cleaning.