Dirt and mildew are most visible and least tolerable in bathrooms. Toilets, showers, tiles and baths should be cleaned and polished as well as possible.

• Clean basins, taps and fittings

• Remove hard water stains

• Remove limescale if present

• Scrub and rinse soap dispensers

• Wipe and polish radiators and towel rails

• Scrub and rinse toilet and bidet

• Clean plumbing behind toilet if reachable

• Wipe marks and stains from shower screens

• Scrub and rinse bath marks and signs of mildew

• Make sure to clean drains

• Wipe and polish mirrors and glass surfaces

• Descale, rinse and wipe showerheads, taps and metal surfaces

• Scrub and rinse accumulated dirt from the toothbrush area

• Clean extractor fans

• Wipe reachable bathroom tiles