8 Tips to Decorate a Bathroom to Clean Less

One of the most challenging areas to clean in any home is undoubtedly the bathroom. Due to high humidity, dust accumulates here constantly, so you have to maintain cleanliness almost 24/7.

However, if you follow simple rules, you can spend much less time on bathroom cleaning. We explain everything in order.

Provide Ventilation

Ventilation systems will save you from the need to regularly ventilate the room. Moreover, it significantly reduces the risk of mold growth.

Ventilation can be combined with lighting — in this case, the fan will extract moist air. It's also a good idea to install ventilation at the bottom of the door.

Design: ItalProject

Use Light Smooth Tiles

Stains on dark surfaces are much more visible than on light ones, so choose tiles from the appropriate color palette.

It's better to use gray grout instead of white. Also, it's preferable to avoid textured tiles, which act as dust and dirt collectors.

Design: Bureau ‘ArhOsnova’

Organize Storage

If you install a sink in a cabinet with sliding drawers, storage problems will solve themselves. You can store bath accessories, skincare and hair care products, and toothpaste in them.

Design: Elena Titova

Choose Enamel Coating

It's easier to wash stains off enamel than acrylic. The latter usually wears out quickly under chemical exposure, and it's almost impossible to remove traces of dye that have penetrated.

Design: DIDUS DESIGN

Install a Glass Shower Screen

Cleaning a glass screen will save you time you would otherwise spend on cleaning curtains. Moisture easily accumulates in curtain folds, causing mold growth. A glass screen only needs occasional wiping with a cloth or paper towel.

Design: Denis Tarasenko

Place the Toilet Against the Wall

The bathroom should be equipped with a toilet with antibacterial coating, which can be mounted to the wall using mounting hardware. This type of fixture comes in both wall-mounted and floor-standing versions. Besides its aesthetic appeal, it's also easy to maintain.

Design: Anna Akopyan

Use Liquid Soap

Regular soap leaves greasy marks and creates a favorable environment for bacteria growth. Therefore, it's better to buy liquid soap — it won't drip and will beautify the bathroom with an elegant bottle.

Design: Tatiana Petrova

Do Quick Cleanups

If you don't want to do a full cleaning regularly, clean only the most heavily soiled areas more often.

Design: Maria Grigorieva

Here are our simple lifestyle hacks:

• Add cleaning product to the brush holder — and every time you use it, you’ll do a small cleaning session;
• Apply shaving foam to the bathroom mirror and dry it off — this prevents glass fogging, streaks, and film formation on the surface;
• For cleaning mixers, use waxed baking paper — the wax in it protects the chrome surface of taps from water, and film formation will occur much less frequently;
• Rust may form on metal bottles due to humidity. To avoid spoiling the shelves, apply a thin layer of clear nail polish to the bottom of the bottles.