Easy Deep Cleaning Routine for Indian Homes: Bathroom, Kitchen & Under-Bed
Deep cleaning an Indian home is only realistic when you tackle one area per day — one bathroom, or just the kitchen counter, or only the under-bed storage — and don’t try to finish the whole house in a single exhausting session.
That’s the rule that makes the rest of this routine work. Below is the exact bathroom + kitchen + under-bed cleaning sequence that keeps an Indian home genuinely clean during the monsoon months, using mostly things you already have.
Why can’t I deep-clean the whole house in one day?
Because deep cleaning one area uses up a full block of energy. If you also try to cook a big meal or clean another room the same day, both jobs end up half-done and you finish the day tired and frustrated. Pick one area, give it your attention, and stop. The satisfaction of one fully clean space is bigger than the stress of three half-clean ones.
How do I deep-clean an Indian bathroom step by step?
Start by removing everything from the racks under the wash basin so you can actually reach every surface. The racks themselves collect a film of dust on top — wash them separately and let them dry outside under a fan while you clean the rest.
- Empty the under-basin rack and take everything out. Wash the rack and set it aside to dry.
- Scrub the wash basin. A soft brush works for most basins; for a dark-coloured basin where water stains show up, use a cloth with a little soap to lift the marks.
- Use the same soapy cloth on the surrounding tiles while the surface is still damp — cleaning is much easier when tiles aren’t bone-dry.
- Treat black corner marks with Harpic. Pour it on the stained patch and leave it. These marks won’t disappear in one round — repeat weekly and they keep fading.
- Clean the mirror with plain water and a wiper. No glass spray is needed if you do this daily.
- Scrub all taps, fixtures and the wall soap-holder with the same soapy cloth.
- Use two separate toilet brushes — one for inside the commode, one for outer surfaces. Hang them apart on adhesive hooks. Wash your hands thoroughly between steps.
- Finish with a herbal floor cleaner so the bathroom smells fresh after all the Harpic has done its work.
Why keep less stuff in the bathroom?
The fewer bottles, racks and objects you store in a bathroom, the easier cleaning becomes. Every extra item is one more thing to lift, wipe under and put back. Be ruthless about what actually needs to live in there.
How do I clean a stained kitchen counter and gas stove?
Indian kitchen counters collect three kinds of stains daily — oil splatters, food marks and water spots. If you only wipe with a dry cloth, those stains slowly turn permanent. Once a week, do this:
- Clear the counter completely. Remove all racks, jars and small organisers. If you have a wooden rack, definitely take it off — water will damage it.
- Make a spray bottle solution of vinegar + water + the last bit of dish-wash liquid (use up the residue stuck inside a finishing bottle by adding water to it).
- Spray generously across the counter, the gas stove and the back tiles. No extra soap is needed on top.
- Scrub everything — counter, tiles, stove edges.
- Splash a little water on the counter and pull the soapy water off with a small kitchen wiper. This is much faster than wringing out a wet cloth repeatedly.
- For the gas stove, the wiper won’t fit cleanly, so wipe with a cloth after removing the bulk of the soap with the wiper.
- Finish with a soft cloth wipe and watch the counter shine.
This once-a-week deep clean is what stops masala oil splashes and food marks from becoming embedded stains.
How do I clean a kitchen sink and its drainage pipe?
Scrub the sink with a dedicated brush and soap — keep this brush separate from your toilet brushes and dish scrubbers. Then, for the drainage pipe:
- Pour 2–3 spoons of salt straight into the drain.
- Pour boiling hot water over it.
The salt melts the greasy build-up coating the inside of the pipe and the hot water flushes it out. No baking soda or chemical drain cleaner needed.
What about the tiles and racks around the sink?
When you wash bartan, water and food specks splatter onto the tiles behind and beside the sink. Every two or three days, remove the sink-side racks, wipe the tiles underneath, and wash the racks and the bottles sitting on them. The sink area never looks dirty if you stay on top of this small interval.
Wash your sink scrubber and counter cloth with soap after each session and hang them with a clip to dry separately — never bundled with other brushes. Cheap clip-style organisers are perfect for this.
How do I deep-clean under-bed storage?
Under-bed storage is where “I’ll figure out what to do with this later” items go to die. Once it starts overflowing, declutter before you reorganise.
- Pull every single item out.
- Vacuum the empty space. A cloth just spreads dust around and takes much longer; a vacuum lifts it cleanly.
- Sort into three piles — keep, donate, discard. Outgrown toys and last year’s books go to donation.
- Wrap loose paper bags in newspaper before storing them so they don’t scatter. Smaller pouches go inside a zipped jute bag so dust can’t reach them.
- Put back only what you actually use.
Decluttering first is what makes organising stick. Without it, you’re just rearranging the same overflow.
What habits keep an Indian home clean during monsoon?
Daily wipe-downs of the mirror, a quick splash of water on tiles, hanging cloths to dry separately, and once-a-week deep cleans of one area at a time. During the rainy season, dampness traps dust and stains set faster — so weekly counter and bathroom cleans matter even more.
📺 About this video. This post draws on Jasmine Choudhari’s YouTube video Easy Deep Cleaning Routine Will Make Cleaning Stressfree & Fast. Watch the full video for visual demonstrations of every tip.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I plan deep cleaning so I don't get exhausted in one day?
Clean only one area per day and don't combine it with other big tasks. Whole-house deep cleaning in a single day is unrealistic — pick one bathroom, or just the kitchen counter, or only the under-bed storage, and finish it properly. This way the work stays manageable, your energy lasts, and the area actually gets cleaned thoroughly instead of half-done.
How can I clean a kitchen counter that has built-up oil and water stains?
Spray a homemade mix of vinegar, water and leftover dish-wash liquid across the counter, gas stove and back tiles, then scrub. Clear all racks and items off the counter first so you can reach every corner. After scrubbing, add a little water, pull the soapy water off with a small kitchen wiper, and finish by wiping with a soft cloth. Do this once a week to stop stains from becoming permanent.
Why should I use a wiper instead of a cloth to remove soap water from the kitchen counter?
A cloth absorbs soap water slowly and you end up wringing it out repeatedly, which wastes time. A small kitchen wiper pulls all the soapy water off the counter in a few strokes, leaving only a thin film that one cloth wipe can finish. Keep a dedicated small wiper in the kitchen for this purpose.
How do I clean the sink drainage pipe without using harsh chemicals?
Sprinkle 2–3 spoons of salt into the sink and pour boiling hot water over it. The salt melts the greasy build-up stuck inside the drainage pipe and the hot water flushes it out. Scrub the sink itself separately with a dedicated brush and soap before doing this. It's a zero-cost alternative to baking soda or chemical drain cleaners.
Why should I keep separate brushes for the toilet and the rest of the bathroom?
Using the same brush inside the commode and on outer surfaces is unhygienic. Keep one brush strictly for inside the commode and a separate one for outer cleaning like tiles and fixtures, and hang them apart from each other using adhesive hooks. The same rule applies to sink scrubbers — wash them after use and hang them separately to dry.
How do I remove stubborn black marks from old bathroom tiles and corners?
Pour Harpic on the black-marked area and let it sit, then scrub — but accept that it won't lift in one go. Repeat this every week and the blackness keeps reducing. These marks build up where water collects in older bathrooms, so consistent weekly treatment works better than one aggressive cleaning session with strong chemicals.
Can I clean bathroom mirrors without buying a special glass spray?
Yes — plain water and a wiper are enough for daily mirror cleaning. Splash a little water on the mirror and pull it down cleanly with a wiper; no glass spray or chemical is needed. Doing this daily prevents water-spot build-up so you never need a heavy cleaner.
How often should I declutter under-bed storage?
Declutter under-bed storage whenever you notice items piling up that you can't clearly identify a use for. Old toys your child has outgrown, last year's notebooks, and random "maybe useful" items should be donated or given away, not stored indefinitely. Vacuum the empty space before reorganising — a cloth just spreads the dust around. Decluttering first is what makes any organising afterwards actually work.
About Jasmine Choudhari
Jasmine Choudhari shares practical, no-frills ideas for organising small Indian kitchens and homes. Follow her on YouTube (600K+ subscribers · Silver Play Button), Instagram and Facebook. For collaborations: collab@jasminechoudhari.com.