Clean the Bathroom

This room gets ignored until it turns against you. It starts small — a dirty mirror, an empty toilet paper roll, something sticky near the sink. But when things really fall apart, the bathroom becomes one of the hardest places to re-enter. That’s exactly why you start here now. Because it’s small. It’s closed. And once it’s reset, it gives back more than it takes.

What This Room Is

The bathroom is where your system checks in every day — even if you don’t want it to. It’s where you wash, see your reflection, deal with your body, avoid your body, clean wounds, or stare at nothing for too long. When this room is heavy, it leaks into everything else. When it’s clean, it stabilizes. Quietly, but completely. This isn’t about turning it into a spa. It’s about making it safe to walk into again.

What You’ll Need

You probably know the drill by now — but it’s worth repeating.

Grab if you can:

• Gloves

• Bathroom cleaner or disinfectant spray

• Toilet brush

• Sponge or cleaning cloth

• Paper towels or wipes

• Trash bags

(Optional: mirror cleaner, fresh soap, air freshener)

Where to Start

1. Take Out the Trash

Start with the visible mess. Hair, wrappers, tissues, empty containers. Remove everything that feels like dead weight.

2. Surfaces

Spray the sink. Wipe it down. Clean around the taps. If you’ve got a mirror, clean it — even just the part you look into.

3. Toilet and Floor

Scrub the toilet bowl. Wipe the seat and outer surfaces. Sweep or mop the floor — even quickly. It changes the feel of the whole room.

4. Shower or Tub (Low Priority)

If you have energy, give it a wipe-down. If not, rinse it with hot water. No pressure. It’s not urgent — just useful if you’re already moving.

5. Air Reset

Open the window or door. Spray something light if you have it. Let the room breathe.

What You’ve Reclaimed

This is the smallest zone — but maybe the most important. Now, when you enter this space, it doesn’t push back. You can use it without flinching. You can see yourself in the mirror without feeling buried. You’ll come back here often. Let it be a place that holds you, not weighs you down.