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Old 03-04-2015, 05:06 PM   #1
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I"m wondering how others quickly clean the bathroom floor- dust-wise (not necessarily mopping), especially around the toilet. It gets so dusty in the corners and around the sides and back of the toilet (both toilets have walls of some sort only about a foot away on each side). I'm not much of a sweeper with a broom. I've always hated sweeping. I think because I hate bending over with the dustpan and it never gets all the dirt into the dustpan anyway. Also a method that would be easy for the kids (6 and 9). For now I end up bending over the toilet and wiping the floor with a wipe/cloth. The vacuum works, but hard to get it in and out of the bathroom (canister- narrowish bathroom).
I know it's a weird question... but just wondering how everyone else does it...
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I do it with a wet rag on my hands and knees.
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I do it with a wet rag on my hands and knees.
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Old 03-04-2015, 05:12 PM   #4
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I do it with a wet rag on my hands and knees.
that is my method so far...

any other unique ideas out there?
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I spritz the toilet with cleaner and wipe it with a dry rag. I then do the floor. Paper towel would be easier, but rags are cheaper.
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I use a baby wipe around the toilet and on the sides.
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I use a Swiffer.
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Old 03-04-2015, 07:06 PM   #8
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I keep wipes, spray cleaner and paper towels on the back of the toilet. That way I don't forget. I have to clean my toilet daily. I tried keeping stuff under the sink but I forget. Baby wipes are another good choice in the bathroom. But, I find people will wipe and flush them if I do that.
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I use disinfecting wipes on toilets and sinks and also on the baseboards and floor.
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I use a baby wipe around the toilet and on the sides.
I never thought of using baby wipes! That would be cheaper than always using disinfecting wipes.

When I see the dusty yucky stuff I'll take a small wad of toilet paper and do a quick wipe around the edge where the baseboard and floor meet.

I know what you mean, our toilets are in a little alcove too, annoying to clean around!
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I have a designated container and brush. I mix soap and water and splash it around and scrub it with the brush. Then I toss some of the towels on the floor that are waiting around to be washed and sort of.... skate around on them until the floor is dry.... yes really!
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Yup,pretty much the same here. Except I use a generic bathroom spray instead of soapy water. Skating around on the towels we use to step on when we out of the shower....that's cleaning the floor.
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Beth, I am telling my friend there is a kindred spirit out there... she thinks I am the only loon who does that.
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Im another rag on my hands n knees so not much help!
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Vacuum the cat litter
And then use a Clorox-type wipe.

I'm bad about actually CLEANING the entire floor because it requires a full removal of the litter box
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