• rubber gloves
  
• household sponge
  
• liquid toilet cleaner
  
• toilet brush
  
• bathroom apray cleaner
  
• paper towels

Remove items from a top and around the toilet. Clearing items away from the toilet will keep them out of the way and will prevent any accidental drops into the toilet.

Wipe down the toilet with a wet sponge. Moisturize sponge with hot water and wipe around the tank, lid, seat, base, and the exterior of the bowl. This removes excess dirt and helps scatter the cleaning product.

Sqeeze a liquid (cream) toilet cleaner inside the bowl. Squeeze the cleaner inside the bowl, starting at the rim and making sure to get the area under the lip of the bowl. Read the manufacturer's instructions first for specific directions. Soak the cleaner on the bowl for a while

Scrub the bowl with a toilet brush. Brush the entire bowl thoroughly, paying special attention to mineral stains that may build up along the water level and at the back of the bowl. The more you scrub the bowl, the cleaner it will get.

Flush the toilet. Flushing rinses the bowl and the brush. Continue to scrub as the water drains from the toilet. Repeat several times to thoroughly rinse the bowl and brush.

Spray the rest of the toilet with a disinfectant cleaner. Make sure to get both the top and bottom of the seat, and spray the entire exterior of the toilet. Use a cloth or paper towel to wipe away the cleaner.

Clean the handle thoroughly. Be sure to get the handle with the disinfectant spray. The handle is the primary possible for the spread of germs, so clean it well.

Spray the floor and tiles around the toilet with the disinfectant spray. Wipe clean with paper towels or a cloth.