Guest Bathroom Checklist: How to Prepare for Out of Town Visitors

A few tasks need to be done around the house to prepare for hosting house guests. It’s easy to remember to clean the kitchen, dining room, and other living areas before guests arrive. Of course, everyone knows to provide pillows and fresh bed linens in their guest room.

However, people often forget to spruce up their guest bathroom before entertaining overnight visitors.

Don’t neglect the bathroom your guests will use when preparing your house. Make your guests feel welcome by providing them with the essentials, and keep a few extra toiletries available.

Clean Up

Freshen up and make sure the guest bathroom is spotless. Start by cleaning the mirrors in your bathroom space; you don’t want to have your guests use a dirty, foggy mirror.

Then, use disinfectant wipes to clean the counter space, sink, light switch, and door handles. These areas of the room can collect fingerprints, especially if you have young kids around the house.

Next, be sure to vacuum and mop the guest bathroom floor. Replace used bath mats with clean ones. Then clean your bath or shower to get rid of any soap scum, shower grime, mold, and mildew with Wet & Forget Shower.

When using Wet & Forget Shower, let it sit on the bath’s surface or shower for 8 to 12 hours before thoroughly rinsing. Moreover, for heavy grime build-up, do several daily applications leading up to your guest’s arrival.

Disinfect and deodorize your toilet cover, door handles, and countertops with Wet & Forget Indoor. If you aren’t sharing a bathroom with your guests, you can clear out your items so they have enough space for their products.

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Bathroom Repairs

Having guests stay over should be all the motivation you need to finally replace any broken or leaking fixtures in your guest bathroom. You can do it yourself if it’s one simple repair, like putting in a new shower head.

However, for a more challenging bathroom project, leave enough time for a professional to come in and fix it before your guests arrive.

Fill the Room with your Favorite Scent

A pleasant aroma adds to an overall relaxing experience for your guest. Add a pop of color to the guest bathroom by placing a vase of fresh flowers on the counter. Or you can light one of your best candles. This will also add a soft light to your guest’s relaxing experience.

Try an essential oil reed diffuser, wax warmer, or a plug-in air freshener if you don’t want to deal with an open flame. These options will also give off a soft light if you would like them to.

For a more seasonal scent, check out our tutorial about making cinnamon pumpkin candles here.

Fresh Towels

Set out new washcloths, bath towels, and hand towels for guests to use. Clear off your towels and leave a place for guests to hang theirs up.

If your bathroom has enough space, make a hamper accessible so your guests know where to put their used towels. A good tip for the future is to invest in some high-quality towels that are a different color from yours.

This way, you will always have a fresh set on hand for guests to use. And, be sure to have a few extra towels on hand stored in their bathroom.

Stock up on Basics

Having bathroom basics on hand will make your guests feel welcome. No guest bathroom is complete without hand soap, a trash can, tissues, and toilet paper.

You don’t want your guests to ask for anything while staying at your house. Accommodate your guests in the bathroom space with anything they might need, whether they’re over for just one night or a whole week.

If your guests are flying in from out of town or staying longer than a few days, they might not have been able to pack everything they need. Whether it’s due to flying restrictions or room in their suitcase, they probably couldn’t bring their full-sized products.

Save them a trip to the store and stock up on the best bathroom essentials. Have soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion for them to use. Set extra toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, or even one small mouthwash by the sink.

Finishing Touches

If you want to go above and beyond, provide your guests with a few extra items they might not need, but will appreciate. Make your guests feel like they are staying at the best high-end hotel or spa, and include an assortment of scented body wash, loofahs, or bubble bath accessories.

It is easy to purchase these inexpensive items, and just a little extra effort can greatly impact your bathroom space.

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