By Kerry Hale

The Spring Cleaning Guide For Your Bathroom

  • June 30th 2025
  • 4 minute read

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your bathroom. Beyond routine cleaning, a seasonal deep clean eliminates buildup and reduces allergens, leaving you with a clean bathroom that feels revitalised. Drawing on the principles of Swedish Death Cleaning, our comprehensive guide provides decluttering tips to help you transform your bathroom into a relaxing and clutter-free space.

What is Swedish Death Cleaning?

Swedish Death Cleaning is a mindful philosophy popularised in Margareta Magnusson’s book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. It encourages us to be intentional with our possessions, keeping only what genuinely adds value to our lives. The idea is to relieve loved ones from the burden of sorting through our possessions after we’re gone.

How to Swedish Death Clean your bathroom

Bathrooms are an ideal room to implement Swedish Death Cleaning principles as they often accumulate unused products, from forgotten toiletries to expired medications. We’ve applied Swedish Death Cleaning principles to create a five-step process to help you declutter your bathroom.

1. Prepare your supplies

    Before you begin, collect everything you’ll need:

    • Boxes for donations and relocations.
    • Storage containers for items you’re keeping.
    • Pens to label boxes.
    • Bin bags to dispose of unwanted items.
    • Cleaning supplies to refresh the space afterwards.

    2. Begin with non-sentimental items

    Start with items that you don’t have a meaningful connection with, as they’ll be the easiest to discard. This could include:

    • Expired medications.
    • Half-empty toiletries you haven’t used in months.
    • Beauty products past their prime.
    • Empty bottles lingering in the shower.
    • Broken accessories and appliances.
    • Worn towels and bath mats that have seen better days.

    3. Sort and categorise

    Now you’ve cleared the obvious clutter, organise what remains into categories.

    Choose what works for you, but you could group items by:

    • Product type (haircare, skincare or dental products).
    • Family member (if you share a bathroom).
    • Frequency of use (daily essentials vs occasional use).

    This categorisation will help you spot unnecessary duplicates and show you exactly what you use and what you don’t.

    4. Keep only what benefits you

    The principle of Swedish Death Cleaning is keeping only what adds value to your life. Ask yourself, does it serve your current needs and lifestyle? Do you genuinely use it, or are you keeping it ‘just in case’? If it’s a duplicate, is having multiples beneficial?

    Remember that unopened, unused products can often find new life elsewhere – consider donating suitable items to local shelters or community organisations where they’ll be put to good use.

    5. Organise your remaining items

      With your bathroom pared down to the essentials, create an organisation system that supports your daily routine.

      • Position everyday essentials within easy reach.
      • Store items you occasionally use in less accessible spaces.
      • Group similar items together using drawer dividers.
      • Include a small waste bin in your bathroom to prevent clutter buildup.
      • Utilise vertical space with shelving or over-door organisers.

      Natural cleaning solutions

      Keep your newly organised bathroom sparkling with these natural cleaning solutions:

      • Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water to create a solution that effectively cleans glass and mirrors. 
      • Use lemon juice to remove water spots and brighten fixtures, like shower heads.
      • Combine baking soda and water to form a paste that removes stubborn bathtub stains.
      • Add essential oils (like tea tree or lavender) to cleaners for their antibacterial properties and fresh, natural scent.

      Read our guide for more natural cleaning solutions and tips on how to clean your bathroom.

      Daily maintenance tips

      Implementing daily habits will ensure your bathroom remains a refreshing space. We suggest the following:

      • Wipe down shower walls after use to prevent a buildup of soap scum.
      • Keep a squeegee handy for quick glass cleaning.
      • Use toilet bowl cleaner tabs that clean with each flush.
      • Implement the ‘one in, one out’ rule for toiletries.
      • Run the bathroom fan for twenty minutes after showering to reduce humidity.

      Long-term maintenance

      Schedule deep cleans throughout the year to help keep your bathroom fresh and clutter-free. To help maintain that spring clean bathroom feel, here are a few ideas:

      • Inspect for mould and water damage regularly.
      • Replace shower curtain liners every three to six months.
      • Check and replace caulking around tubs and sinks as needed.
      • Clean drains monthly with natural solutions to prevent buildup.
      • Inspect for signs of mould or water damage regularly.

      Bathroom upgrades

        To give your bathroom that extra refresh, consider upgrading some features to transform your shower routine:

        • Upgrade your shower doors with our range of shower enclosures, featuring our Mira CleanCoat® technology to make cleaning even easier.
        • Reduce your water usage by upgrading to water-efficient fixtures, like our Mira Nectar Eco Single Spray Shower Head.
        • Add floating shelves for additional storage without cluttering floor space.
        • Explore our shower trays, which feature BioCote® technology, proven to reduce bacteria and mould.

        Transform your bathroom today with our range of shower options, including digital, electric and mixer showers. Enjoy a hassle-free upgrade with our expert shower replacement and installation services.

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