Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Best Picks Entertainment Technology Magazines Why subscribe? The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviews Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From$12.99View Deal MacBook Air M4 iPad Air M3 Nintendo Switch 2 Best mattress Wordle Today A professional cleaner just revealed the most obvious bathroom cleaning hack, and I'm shocked I never thought of it By Grace Dean published 10 March 2025 I can't wait to try it out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Cleaning your bathroom can be an incredibly satisfying task, but it can also be incredibly disheartening. I feel like every single time I tackle the cleaning, I'm always proud of how clean and fresh it looks after a good scrubbing. Until, I turn and look at the glass shower screen staring at me with dried on marks or my plug hole with caked-on grime that I can't seem to budge, no matter how hard I scrub. While I've always felt that it's a 'me' problem, it turns out that might not actually be the case at all. Yes, the cleaning products I'm using are the right ones, but it's how I'm using them that's letting me down - and you might be surprised (and relieved) to learn that there's a simple solution to this problem. According to professional cleaner @edgecleaningwa, the reason you might not be able to budge the grime from your bathroom is because you're in too much of a rush, and you're not letting your cleaning products sit! Here's the TikTok I stumbled across that may well change your entire cleaning process. You may like I found 3 bathroom cleaning gadgets that make your home feel like a spa — you'll want these now The best (and worst) TikTok cleaning hacks of 2024 @edgecleaning ♬ original sound - edgecleaningwa The pro cleaner with over 200,000 followers quickly reveals how so many of us are cleaning our bathrooms "completely wrong". And he has three secret essential cleaning tips to make your bathroom not only clean, but sparkle. The most important of which is how you apply your products. He explains that in order to give your bathroom a proper clean, you need to use your products correctly. His logical explanation — in the same way you leave dishes to sit in warm soapy water for grease to break down you should do the same with your cleaning product. But how long? He reveals: "It is essential to apply cleaning products to your sink, toilet and shower at least 10 minutes prior to cleaning them." This then allows the product to penetrate the dirt and grime in your bathroom before wiping it off. It actually makes total sense, when you think about it, but often we're in such a rush to get the job done, we're actually making it harder for ourselves in the long run. With this simple step added, you'll see a pristine bathroom that will actually feel like you've cleaned it. setrel Electric Spin Bathroom Scrubber: was $44 now $24 at Amazon If you want to save your arms from too much hard work, this Electric Spin Bathroom Scrubber comes with 2 adjustable speed and 8 different brush heads to get the job done quicker. Much like the pro cleaner's hack, for stubborn stains it's recommended to soak stubborn stains for 5-10 minutes before using this tool to ensure effortless removal of grime in your bathroom. Now for just $24. More top tips (Image credit: Shutterstock) Ever the helpful cleaning professional @edgecleaningwa also shares two additional cleaning tips that you'll definitely want to try. Firstly, he explains that before you start to spray and wipe down your bathroom, you should remove as much dust as possible through dusting and vacuuming. This will ensure you're not wiping around excess dust that gets caught up in the moisture of your cleaning products. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Secondly, he reveals that the best way to clean a mirror is by simply using water. While I'm partial to a glass/window spray, I do find that it ultimately leaves streaks — no matter how much buffing I do. Watching the TikTok showed me that with just a little splash of water, you'll achieve better results. More from Tom's Guide I found 3 bathroom cleaning gadgets that make your home feel like a spa 5 bathroom cleaning hacks that will save you time and effort 7 common mistakes making your bathroom dirtier Today's best microfiber cleaning cloth deals $17.98View Deal $17.99View Deal $18.77View Deal We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices See more Home How-Tos Social Links Navigation Grace is a freelance journalist working across homes, lifestyle, gaming and entertainment. You'll find her writing for Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Space.com, and other sites. If she's not rearranging her furniture, decluttering her home, or relaxing in front of the latest streaming series, she'll be typing fervently about any of her much-loved hobbies and interests. 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