Hygiene in the bathroom

Cleaning, disinfecting, preventing

The ideal bathroom is more than just a functional space: it is a place of relaxation and well-being. Thoughts about dirt and grime are a distraction. But how can these be eliminated without too much effort? How close can the shower be located next to the Toilet to ensure proper bathroom hygiene? What else needs to be considered in order to clean the bathroom properly? You can find the answers to these questions, as well as information on which features and materials additionally ensure hygiene in the bathroom, in the following article.

General tips for bathroom hygiene

Hygiene in the bathroom can be maintained by observing a few simple rules in everyday life. This also makes it easier to clean the bathroom afterwards.

Flush with the toilet lid closed

Flushing the toilet causes dirty water to be stirred up. Even with excellent flushing systems, dirt particles can be released into the air and spread throughout the bathroom. Therefore, the toilet should only be flushed with the lid closed.

Detailed view of toothbrush cup with toothbrushes

Change your toothbrush, towels, etc. regularly

Items used for personal hygiene, such as washcloths, towels, and toothbrushes, or cleaning items such as toilet brushes and cleaning sponges, automatically accumulate germs over time. That is why these items should be replaced regularly for bathroom hygiene—in the case of towels, with freshly washed ones, and in the case of toothbrushes and similar items, with new ones.

Duravit Stonetto shower, freestanding bathtub in the background

Drying items correctly

The items mentioned above regularly come into contact with moisture. It is therefore important to allow them to dry properly. This should be done in an open space with sufficient fresh air. So donapos;t put your freshly used toothbrush in the bathroom cabinet. Used towels should not be crumpled up, but hung up as wide as possible, while shower curtains dry best when stretched out on the outside of the shower or bathtub.

WhiteTulip freestanding bathtub in large bathroom

Ventilate properly and regularly

Regular and adequate ventilation is particularly important in the bathroom. Due to the high humidity, mold can easily form here. You should also always open the window while cleaning the bathroom. Even a bathroom without windows must be properly ventilated. Afterwards, during the colder months, it is important to heat the bathroom back up to a comfortable temperature.

Duravit bathtub and toilet in a cozy bathroom

Arrangement of objects

Make your life easier by not placing water-sensitive items too close to the shower or bathtub. This is particularly important for the toilet, which should generally be at least 40 cm away from other objects in all directions. Tip: To plan the layout of your bathroom fixtures correctly, it is helpful to refer to the bathroom floor plans.

3 tips for cleaning the bathroom

Regular cleaning is essential for proper bathroom hygiene. However, this does not mean that you have to do a thorough cleaning every time. Here's how you can keep your bathroom sparkling clean with as little effort as possible:

1. Weekly deep cleaning

As a rule, cleaning the bathroom doesn't have to be a big effort. You can do it quickly and efficiently by following these steps about once a week:

Modern bathroom with D-Neo monochrome vanity

Vacuuming and dusting

To do this, you should also remove items such as carpets and rugs, trash cans, etc. from the bathroom so that you can easily reach all areas.

Hand washing with washcloth Duravit toilet

Clean the toilet

For regular cleaning, it is sufficient for toilet hygiene to wipe the finishes with cleaning agent and pour toilet cleaner into the toilet. After allowing it to work for about 15 minutes, the inside of the toilet can then be cleaned with a toilet brush. Finally, flush the toilet once.

Wipe the sink

Usually, a little cleaning agent on a damp cloth is sufficient to wipe down the sink. Especially if the sink is used frequently, for example in family bathrooms, it may be worth cleaning it every 3-4 days.

Cape Cod freestanding bathtub in a small bathroom

Clean the shower and Bathtub

Here, too, wiping with a little cleaning agent is sufficient. In addition, tiles or walls that have been splashed with water should be dried with a simple cloth or shower squeegee immediately after use.

Duravit Luv corner bathtub in a minimalist bathroom

Mopping the floor

Depending on how dirty the floor is, it may be worth wiping it down again with a damp cloth.

Polish mirrors

Bathroom mirrors often get splashed when brushing your teeth or washing your hands. Glass cleaner and a cloth will help to remedy this.

Clean the strainer and drain

Hair in drains is always annoying. It is best to use drain strainers and remove the hair immediately after using the shower, bathtub, and sink.

2. Wipe down the faucets

Faucets quickly lose their shine through use. Limescale can also build up quickly here. After use, they should therefore be wiped or rubbed down briefly—a cloth is sufficient for this, and smaller limescale residues can also be removed with your finger.

Tip: If limescale has already built up, find out how to descale your faucet, shower head, and other fixtures in our magazine.

3. Clean joints and tiles

Grout and tiles do not need to be cleaned every week. However, this should be done every few months. In our article on this topic, you will learn how easy it is to clean grout in the bathroom.

Hygiene in the bathroom with Duravit features

Duravit Rimless®

The rimless toilets with Duravit Rimless® technology capture all dirt thanks to their powerful water flow and ensure maximum cleanliness and hygiene in the bathroom. The easily accessible rim area makes them particularly easy to clean.

Rimless toilets

HygieneFlush

Two offset openings ensure that the powerful flush of HygieneFlush is set in rotation. This ensures that the entire inner surface of the toilet is cleaned optimally. Independent tests also confirm the efficiency of this innovative surface flush. Thanks to the open, easily accessible rim area, the bowl is also particularly easy to keep clean.

HygieneFlush

SensoWash® D-Neo shower toilet function rearwash

Shower toilets

Nothing is as thorough, hygienic, and natural as cleaning with water—even after using the toilet. That's why shower toilets are becoming increasingly popular. With SensoWash®, Duravit offers an innovative range of high-quality shower toilets that meet modern needs—hygienic cleanliness, ease of use, and sustainable design.

shower toilets

Contactless cleanliness

Direct contact is often a cause of contamination. Increasingly, this can be avoided. The contactless flush plates from DuraSystem® work via an infrared sensor when approached or via the remote control supplied. Bathroom mirrors from the Happy D.2, Luv, and XSquare series can also be controlled contactlessly via a sensor.

DuraSystem®