Step-by-Step Bathroom Cleaning Guide With Dawn Soap

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You probably don't exactly find cleaning the bathroom all that fun. We get it. Who wants to get down and scrub the place top to bottom after a long day?


The bad news: your bathroom will probably never magically clean itself.


The good news: with Dawn dish soap by your side, it can be a whole lot easier!


Let's walk through how to get your bathroom sparkling clean without the stress.


Dawn in the bathroom

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Materials Needed:


  • Dawn dish soap
  • Baking soda
  • White vinegar
  • Scrub brush or sponge
  • Microfiber cloths or towels
  • Spray bottle
  • Toilet brush
  • Optional: essential oils for fragrance (e.g., lavender, tea tree)


Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Collect all the cleaning materials and tools you'll need to clean the bathroom thoroughly. This includes Dawn dish soap, baking soda, white vinegar, scrub brush or sponge, microfiber cloths, spray bottle, and toilet brush.


Baking soda & vinegar: Super powerful

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Step 2: Clear and Declutter

Remove any items from the bathroom surfaces and countertops. Clear out unnecessary items to make cleaning easier and more efficient.


Put all the bathroom clutter away!

Step 3: Start with Surfaces

Mix a cleaning solution using warm water and a few drops of Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto bathroom surfaces such as countertops, sinks, and faucets. Let it sit for a few minutes to loosen dirt and grime.



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Step 4: Scrub and Clean

Use a scrub brush or sponge to scrub surfaces thoroughly. Dawn's grease-cutting properties will help lift away soap scum, toothpaste residue, and other stains. Rinse with water and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.



Clean your faucet with Dawn

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Step 5: Clean the Shower and Tub

For the shower and tub, sprinkle baking soda on the surfaces. Spray white vinegar over the baking soda to create a foaming action. Let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub with a brush or sponge. Rinse thoroughly with water.



Use Dawn in the tub

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Step 6: Focus on the Toilet

Pour Dawn dish soap into the toilet bowl and around the rim. Let it sit for a few minutes to break down stains and bacteria. Scrub the inside of the bowl with a toilet brush, then flush to rinse.


Dawn in the toilet: It works!

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Step 7: Tackle Mirrors and Glass

Mix water with a small amount of Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto mirrors and glass surfaces. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth for streak-free shine.

Mirror cleaning

Step 8: Finish with Floors

Fill a bucket with warm water and add a few drops of Dawn dish soap. Use this solution to mop the bathroom floor, focusing on corners and edges where dirt accumulates. Rinse the mop frequently and change the water as needed.



Bathroom floor cleaning

Step 9: Rinse and Dry

After cleaning, rinse all surfaces with clean water to remove any remaining soap residue. Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe down surfaces and prevent water spots.

Try buying Dawn in bulk for a change!

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Step 10: Add Final Touches

Replace any items you removed earlier, such as towels and toiletries. Consider adding a few drops of essential oils to a spray bottle filled with water and a dash of Dawn soap for a fresh, natural fragrance.

Spray some essential oil to freshen up the smell even more!

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Following these steps will help you achieve a sparkling clean bathroom using Dawn dish soap, a versatile and effective cleaner that tackles dirt, grime, and stains with ease.


Happy cleaning and please let us know how it went!


How do you prefer to clean your bathroom?

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  • Tammi Tammi on May 09, 2024
    I use Dawn dish soap for just about everything I clean, I use hot water...from tap..and fill up my bucket and I use a good amount, and a half cup of bleach for my floors, it leaves them shiny & clean with a fresh clean scent. And u also use it on all fabric items I wash in the sink, someone gave me a pile of socks, they said they were washed in a machine, well they had dirt from walking outside or somewhere the machi e will not take out, I soaked the for awhile, scrubbed them, they look new. Dawn works great for everything g.
  • Aprile Aprile on May 09, 2024
    Same question as Nancy; I went back to see if I missed something but the photo is misleading if you go by the directions?
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