11 Things To Avoid If You Want A Low Maintenance Bathroom

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Vessel Sinks
00:59 - Freestanding Tubs
02:09 - Flat Bottom Sinks
02:54 - Toilets
05:41 - Dark Finishes
06:23 - Exhaust Fans
07:19 - Small Format Tiles
08:32 - Natural Materials (Wet Surfaces)
09:05 - Rain Shower Only
09:32 - Flat Paint
10:18 - Messy Surfaces
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[@thule-oc5sw]

Finally! Everyone talks about esthetic but nobody talks about maintenance/cleaning. I hate spending endless hours cleaning washroom/kitchen... All the joining cracks/nooks of the typical toilet bowl parts are the grossest thing for me!

[@Daysleeper1000]

AMEN! We are updating two bathrooms, and these tips are so helpful. I'm so sick and tired of crawling behind the toilets, scrubbing crappy designed faucets, and all the grout issues!!!!

[@1AlexanderCole]

My life was changed by the book “Make Your House Do The Hosusework” which has these and other incredible suggestions for low maintenance building practices.

[@Aspiringpsalmist]

Author? & where can I purchase a copy?

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

I'm guessing it's the first suggestion on amazon by Don Aslett?

[@FR-tb7xh]

Fabulous video! May I add, rethink getting a shower with a track door system - they are impossible to keep clean! The tracks fill up with the most disgusting black gunk because the water never fully drains out of them. After a few years trying with Qtips and wasting water, we finally ripped out the entire door system and put up a shower rod.

[@alonelypenguin5229]

Spray with a mild bleach solution, then blast it all off with the power wash shower head setting. Gets most of it loose with no scrubbing.

[@elizarob666]

Agreed, I've spent more time cleaning tracks in the shower door than anything else.

[@xchrysantha]

As someone who moved into an apartment with these already installed, I AGREE. They're so miserable and I hate them. We actually pull out the doors every few months to properly scrub them and the track, and it's just disgusting what ends up in there. We're hoping to finally get them removed soon as well.

[@seabream]

I think that how much of a problem this is varies depending on your track system and your climate. I have one and it dries out pretty fast, so I haven't had this issue. That said the bottom of my system's track doesn't have a lot to it, the part that does the retention of the doors is further up, so the parts that would collect water are not in a position to collect water in the first place. It's definitely much better at drying out than the plastic shower curtains that we had at my old place, and easier to clean too. The curtains have worse air circulation between the folds and the tub so they'd stay wet for longer.

[@FR-tb7xh]

@@seabream You make an outstanding point about climate - having an adult child living on one of Colorado’s front ranges where even snow can dissipate before it falls and every day is a great “hair day,” climate matters. But here in our cooler-but-still-humid Boston area climate, shower door track gunk is relentless and awful. FWIW, since we removed the tracks and switched to shower curtain liners, our practice has been to change them out every few months, and send the old ones to our garage for paint and other outdoor project use.

[@nancypatricio9972]

Thank you for mentioning this. I used to clean houses and it was really hard to clean certain spaces. Many people design their houses to look good, but it doesn't mean that is practical. I think the people who design those things are people who never clean their houses, haha. You forgot to mention pebble floors or tempered glass. Those are hard to clean too

[@laetitiabailey-mortimer8532]

I'm a believer in function over form. To that end, I want bathrooms like those in hospitals - super easy to clean because they have to be for hygiene reasons. They might not look pretty, but no-lip floors that are laminate (which continues up the walls to a certain extent) don't have grout or shower tracks to collect gunk or trip people up.

[@cakedupkevin]

Reynard, the quality of your videos and content has improved so much in such a short time. You also give the best practical advice when it comes to home design, maintenance, and lifestyle! Keep it coming!

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks Kevin, appreciate it!

[@lauriep3334]

Reynard, great tips. I like the enthusiasm you’re showing in this video. It’s fun to see you smiling.

[@chapativsmcd]

Agree.. thoroughly enjoyed watching this

[@soniaz8874]

Very soothing to listen to

[@emilu8214]

In a lot of European countries they have a drain in the main part of the bathroom and an extra hose so you can just spray down your toilet and floors and squeegee mop

[@danielled1720]

That would be a wonderful feature to have in a bathroom.

[@sarahrosen4985]

@@danielled1720should be standard. Imagine having a sink without a drain. So, why a wet room without a drain? 😮

[@TriniMonstera]

@@sarahrosen4985probably it is a drain outside of the shower area which may be enclosed.

[@mehitabel6564]

I'm about to put in a new bathroom (UK), and am choosing to replace the bathtub with a full wetroom with walk-in shower. Concealed cistern wall-hung toilet. I live in a very hard water area and need to de-limescale regularly. Like the idea of a main drain. I am also installing a water softening device for the house. I had really liked the idea of marble mosaic, but thanks to this video, am going for large format porcelain tile instead.

[@kevfitz8087]

Ermmm… isn’t that the butt hose?

[@Clauds71]

Me crying 😭 as I watch Reynard destroy my bathroom aesthetic dreams, one by one 😂 Great video, thanks 👍

[@reynardlowell]

Oh no! I mean not all choices have to be low maintenance 😅. I wouldn't mind a bit more work to get the aesthetics I wanted 😁

[@noeliarodriguez187]

😂😂😂

[@slashie101]

Better to find out before than after 😅

[@tgb-vf4es]

The vessel sink and freestanding tubs are kitschy as fuck anyway. Everyone and their dog uses them which is going to be dating their bathroom to this period and look trendy-sheep in 5 years time. Timeless designs never die. Freestanding bathroom fixtures are just a fashion statement today, but they are pointless, lame, and classless.

[@Li_Tobler]

@@tgb-vf4es they are giving hotel to me tbh, and while staying in a fancy hotel is nice, I wouldn't want to live in one

[@miahan8988]

This is not about a bathroom but I clean shared spaces for a living (staircases + hallways + elevators + entry/exit doors) and you know if someone designed the space with maintenance in mind or not. For example, some hallways have such horribly impractical windows, let’s say, instead of a nice 2-panel window that you can easily open, it’s been split into 6 separate cubes and you have to open them and literally unhinge them one by one in order to clean them. Makes me want to scream every time I have to clean them. So I really appreciate practical design that also keeps future maintenance in mind 🥲

[@mercurialgirl]

your soothing voice shatters my bathroom design dreams so peacefully.

[@ahwhite1398]

There is more to maintenance than cleaning, and the repair issues with the toilets recommended in this video cannot be overstated.

[@crafter89]

Can't be that big of an issue because those toilets are standard here in Europe. I've never had an issue with my wall mounted toilet.

[@ahwhite1398]

@@crafter89 I've lived in Europe. Three countries. 5 or so years. I rented. I didn't even change my own lightbulbs. I had issues with plumbing, lighting, etc, that I could have and would have readily fixed on my own in the United States. What I found was, people there are just used to having the pros do every little thing that American's tend to think of as homeowner-level tasks. It's a different mentality. Very different.

[@queencityminis]

He did mention they're more difficult to repair

[@VicodinElmo]

Completely depends what part of Europe you live in. Some of us have no choice to get good at DIY. Tradespeople in the UK are almost impossible to get to turn up nowadays

[@lululin9472]

@@ahwhite1398That sounds great, which countries were these? I’ve heard in you have to provision everything including your own kitchen in Germany.

[@KellyWPupz]

This is the video I needed this week! We're doing a complete renovation of a small condo & my goal for the bathroom was Low Maintenance. The GC was initially surprised by my design choices because they didn't track with what most people are requesting. Once I clearly conveyed my goal of Low Maintenance, he and his team were super helpful in making material choices. We implemented 9 of the decisions recommended here. (Shower only, so no tub at all, toilet was already new so didn't replace immediately ). Thanks so much for sharing these. I feel so validated.

[@miahan8988]

I didn’t actually know about rim-free toilets! 😲 wow, that’s practical

[@LordBledisloe]

As a daughtsperson who regularly designs bathrooms I agree with everything in this video. It was really well done. I wish more people knew all this. I might even send the link to some clients.

[@roderickfemm8799]

I would add, glass shower walls, especially if you have hard water. Water spots can actually etch the glass if not cleaned very regularly, and that damage is permanent. It may not be such a problem if you have one of those huge showers where the shower water doesn't actually reach the glass. For the rest of us, tile walls and a shower curtain may be better than glass.

[@grizfan93]

We have glass shower walls, but fortunately, the water isn't too hard in our area. I was watching another KZbin channel about home cleaning, and they brought up a great point about preventing hard water stains with good ventilation. So Reynard's advice on getting a good exhaust fan can really help prevent or reduce the hard water stains on the glass wall showers.

[@Dampealx7]

I love the way you say 'Alternatively' 😊. Great video as usual!

[@monicac9643]

Hey Reynard! Thanks for all the helpful tips. Who likes cleaning right? I would also suggest a vanity cabinet to avoid clutter on the counter top. The only item on the sink shud be the hand wash.

[@HR-re6mr]

Love your cadence and presentation. So easy to follow and very helpful.. bathrooms and kitchens are the worst to keep clean and organized for me.. Thanks for the tips

[@AH--173]

I love a man with common sense!

[@RememberTheTrees]

Great tips, thank you! Here are a couple more: If you find yourself keeping too many items on the counter, a narrow utility cart for all your skincare products and things can be very helpful to keep things more organized; and a wall mounted shower caddy to keep your shampoos, conditioners, razers and scrubs in (rather than keeping them on ledges or corner mounted caddies) can make your tub/shower area feel a lot more spatious and organized as well. You can get both things for about $25 and they're a great quality of life improvement.

[@4WallsDesigns]

I liked this idea but I didn’t want those items out in the open. So i opted to conceal in a small cabinet. Looks so much neater now 😊

[@ayubbuildingconsultants]

100% perfect video. Thank you for this useful information. Rimless toilets was something I learned from this video.

[@dealman3312]

You know those suburban cave showers? I use bar keepers friend foam spray, works wonders. Just like gold or black hardware, I’d never upgrade to a free standing tub. Following trends just so you can show off to your friends is very expensive. When the trend changes, your home looks dated and you are motivated to upgrade again.

[@paulbradbury5792]

Do you have a low maintenance video for kitchens as well? Would love to watch that one!!

[@gabrielmaroto18]

The wall and the gap Between the freestanding tub can be clean with a vacuum attachment it is annoying but it can be done I am a cleaner by trade

[@exhaustedperson3078]

Yes it can be cleaned, but we're talking about maintenance here. As you said, it is annoying and is more hassle to clean than integrated tubs

[@randomletter-5i4]

Great video. So agree with all of these except I would never get an undermount sink in either the bathroom and even avoid try to avoid in the kitchen...integrated all the way!! Too bad they are not that available for kitchens...only have seen stainless steel counters with it. Easy maintenance is always my first question next to cost.

[@M.-fy8gj]

7:45 Had the same problem with my kitchen. My kitchen has really tiny tiles which caused grease and dirt to build up whenever I cooked/cleaned. I live in a rental so I covered them up with big square sticky tiles. Problem solved! :) Great videos Reynard

[@ridingwilding760]

I have had the same thought about the free standing tub. I hate cleaning behind the toilet and the free standing tubs seems they would be worse.

[@coolcpa3321]

I grew up in a California Central Valley farmhouse that was built in the 1950s. It had wall-mounted faucets in the bathrooms and laundry room. When I bought my first house (and my current house), I added wall-mount sinks to the bathrooms and laundry room (not at kitchen sink 'cause it's under a window). It's easy to find wall-mount faucets now, but wasn't the case twenty years ago. The point is, they're so easy to clean and easy to use. They're a must for me.

[@paulbradbury5792]

Best video and best advice I've ever seen on maintenance tips for bathroom design. Thank you! I would especially like a bathroom I could just throw a bunch of soap on and pressure wash it lol

[@sleepy_kat]

Thanks for your helpful videos. Would love to see a video on how to organize or interior design small spaces, such as in condo or apartment spaces.

[@moonslave90]

I did not know epoxy grout existed. Thank you for the tip!

[@bluebird9193]

Not as great as it sounds. Look into drawbacks.

[@moonslave90]

@@bluebird9193 thanks, I will

[@mariaw7746]

Top three things to help. Wipes and toilet paper holder. Basically a box with her need lid and bar under for the roll. A plastic bin with 3/4" silicone feet in the shower/tub cut out to hold all the bottles in the tub/shower combo. A second tension shower bar with s hooks to hold wet items.

[@mercria15]

I love this guy's clarity--and his calming voice! Subscribing.

[@nixi7688]

Just commenting yo say you have a soothing voice, its super pleasant to listen to. 😂

[@IllyrianPrinces00]

As a 2 time homeowner that has demoed to the studs both times, I couldn't agree more. I would add that in areas of hard water, put the faucet in the wall rather than counter. Easily clean it with a squeegee. Plan your kitchen to the T. And by god epoxy grout the whole house if you can. Bathrooms and kitchens especially. The regular grout cracks as well and its terrible. I'd add to chose comfort height toilets. The tall ones are NOT a good idea. Pretty but not good for bowel movements. Great video. Helps people avoid expensive mistakes.

[@Hypatia52]

I hate to say this, but...I'm not getting any younger and oddly enough I have never dreamed of spending my golden years cleaning the bathroom. This is the best video I've seen about practical considerations when designing bathrooms! I would love a part 2 to this video on designing bathrooms for multiple generations--both old age and small children, as well as going over safety concerns a home owner may have not considered!

[@DJ-nh6wq]

We love our vessel sinks! We are tall and they are more comfortable for us. I don’t find them more difficult to clean then the drop in or under mount. 🤷🏼‍♀️. Agree with everything else 😊

[@rawlsrules]

I think freestanding tubs, on feet, are much smarter for maintenance: for daily maintenance and for avoiding water entering areas behind tile and below tub which just end up rotting. Same reason I like one-piece bathroom sink and adequate back splash. I really like the idea of a rimless toilet; I didn't know they existed!

[@gingervintage1873]

I’m a cleaner by trade, these are all spot on! Having a hand held shower head is my favourite tip and saves SO much time and effort in cleaning - for my own shower and my clients!

[@sumanulu1]

Another great video! Thank you. Can you possibly do one on low maintenance kitchens? Love your videos- usable info as always.

[@Ky-bt4ez]

He has done it, check previous videos

[@carlotta4th]

Seconding the dark finishes. Within a year of hard water our dark bronze sinks looked awful. But a white quartz shower doesn't show ANYTHING and looks great even five years later.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

I’m going to have to remember to check for hard water at any future homes because I do have a weakness for the dark finishes.

[@jib6984ify]

As someone who's done many a bathroom DIY a can say you'd is some solid advice 👍🏽

[@wendylang2360]

In Australia there is a limit on how close the extraction fan (or any electrical including light switches) can be to water spray, so it pays to check regulations when designing. ❤

[@farasyahandmade7597]

These tips are excellent. Bookmarking for when I redo my bathroom!

[@Timetravel1111]

:50 I love that you showed that image and the style that’s super easy to clean. Mine is completely opposite when I moved in I can’t get my finger or barely a scrubber in between the handles and it is the stainless that everyone put in about 6-8 years ago and it’s already starting to corrode on the inside.

[@Zoe-ri8kt]

First time seeing your channel. Great practical advice.

[@dobdante]

AS one who once had a cleaning service and now does interior design, one of the first things i think about when making recommendations to a client is to consider maintenance and cleaning.

[@lindyasimus]

I've been told by a contractor that undermount sinks develop mould under the recessed part that is impossible to clean. I guess what you don't know... eeek. Vessel sinks often far too small to use without splashing water over the counter top. May work for people who avoid washing their hands!

[@creativelife9871]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have been wanting a stand alone tub but haven’t pulled the trigger due to possibly cleaning issues. I love that tub!! The look without the hassle. I also need a new toilet and I loved the options that you presented!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@asterixky]

To clean hard water marks, spray 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar solution. Let seat for a couple of minutes, then rinse.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

Except vinegar will supposedly etch granite and metal fixtures. Or so I’ve read.

[@ArkiPlan]

Wonderful suggestions, functionality is so important. We always do our best to make these type of suggestions to our clients!

[@DevilHorst]

Thanks, that was reassuring. I'm in a middle of a massive bathroom redesign project and miraculously managed to make all the right decisions according to your video.

[@nicolewjng]

Omg, this is the best video I have ever watched on bathrooms!

[@cinziaciotti2742]

Your channel is amazing thank you for all your advices 🧡

[@musaquazi3495]

Excellent instructional video with clear and useful tips. Thank you.

[@xSplendidStar]

Most of the things you mentioned here I have planned for when I have house. Finally someone understands the intricacies of bathroom material choices cuz I don’t want to spend time to constantly clean it!!

[@NathanSeyoumHailu]

Love the vid! Would love to see more rooms getting tackled as well🤌🏾

[@charlottewhitby3443]

That’s so helpful! Thanks for even posting the chart for Australia.

[@JasonNickel]

Also avoid faucets with a flat surface (like the black one shown in the video at 6:04). Water can't run down and will leave ugly stains very quickly.

[@tailsnclaws]

I appreciate the advice and suggestions in this video. I was so attracted by the beautiful designs available in vessel sinks. Now I learned that they are difficult to clean.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

When vessel sinks first arrived, my immediate thought was that crevice between the sink and the counter was going to be a champion dust collector. My mantra on picking designs these days is “follow the dust”.

[@naya4607]

Love the tub piece! Didnt know that was a thing!

[@shanie7192]

What good suggestions, really helpful especially about the tiles and grout.

[@miahan8988]

06:14 another thing with maintaining stainless steel fixtures when you have hard water is to always keep a clean rag at hand and wipe the fixtures after they get splashed. If there’s no a lot of water on them, it’s harder for limescale to build up, therefore you don’t have to do deep cleaning as often :) useful if you want to keep your space clean but don’t have the energy ❤

[@viviennehayes2856]

FINALLY, a sensible statement about those vessel sinks (or basins as we call them). I thought they were impractical, now I know!

[@ya55er4008]

Can't thank you enough for sharing this detailed knowledge

[@lunzeea]

aw man! I wish this video existed when I renovated my bathroom last summer. So much useful information!

[@elizarob666]

All sinks have there pros and cons with cleaning. I had an intergrated sink for 25 years and it was easy to clean the surface but if I didnt do it constantly the daily crime around the base of the tap was very noticable against the intetgrated surface. My undermount sink the worst part is that fine line where the join is sealed gets really bad if i dont scrub with a toothbrush daily. My vessel sink is sealed at the the bottom so there is no crevice for anything to get trapped so it has been easy to keep looking clean. Its harder to reach around the back than an intergrated sink but doesnt seem to need it as often. It probably depends on what type of vessel sink though,theres so many different ones. Mine doesnt have crevices, but unsealed where buildup could get trapped i imagine would be terrible to clean. Shower doors are my least favouite thing to clean in the bathroom, after years I now have a single piece glass

[@YS-sm8qd]

Thank you. Useful and informative.

[@vibesmom]

These are fantastic points. Thank you!

[@kakerumasumoto3275]

damn and here a i was planning to do a black theme bathroom. Guess not gonna push with that since there are orange water stains on my bathroom pretty much a sign that it HARD WATER

[@luvstar11111]

Thank you for these! I almost bought the free standing tub but you suggested back to wall freestanding tub which I will now consider

[@Enthrallogy]

Yesssss. Actually tips. Thank you!

[@kimiko606]

Love this!! Learning something new!!

[@33Jenesis]

I have twin head system; one being overhead, the other head held with 10ft soft hose (it comes with a wall mount so I can raise and lower the hand held head when using it fixed).

[@avocado3748]

Thank you for making this video!!!

[@GirlMathAndDebt]

This video was so helpful and eye opening 😮 omg thank you so so much

[@chamodya.t.k]

Thank You for thissss❤

[@SF-ru3lp]

Hi Reynard, I love your clear, comprehensive content! Have you ever heard of Showerdome? It's a New Zealand invention I think. I saw it in a Tiny House video. Its really worth looking at. I won't say more cos I could go on and on...😅 G Ire

[@nottherealmccoy9862]

I love my vessel sinks. I have 3. Two are in the kids bathroom. They keep the water and gunk inside the sink and they are the easiest to clean. I am also a professional house cleaner with my own business. I have cleaned every style of sink.

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

Excellent recommendation.

[@talyah23]

Great video!!! Thanks!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SebastianAlucema]

Great video. You missed shower doors versus curtains. When we renovated we wanted the doors but they collect mildew. So we went with a curved bar and curtains.

[@nottherealmccoy9862]

I also have a free standing tub. It’s not hard to clean behind it. I thought it would be but a broom works and the vacuums have attachments.

[@Tammyspam]

such an inspiring video! tho I am far far away from buying a house🤣it's also useful for choosing rental properties

[@nikserof2183]

You have made some good points. I have been to so many hotels where they put form over function and follow trends that are not sensible. For example, rain showers are not as effective at cleaning (a person or the shower itself) as a flexible shower head. I always wonder how much time cleaners could save if they didn't have to deal with items that just look good. 4:04 Potential splashing can be avoided by always closing the lid before flushing. This also prevents bacteria from being sprayed all over the bathroom, including towels and toothbrushes. Further, preferably, the toilet should be in a water closet and not in the same room as the bath and shower. No-one wants to try to relax in a bath when there is a lingering odour from the toilet.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

One thing not mentioned is the current trend for bathroom cabinets that are open on the bottom instead of going all the way to the floor. What a cleaning disaster those are! Not only do you lose storage space, but you’ve got a whole new area where dust and dirt can accumulate.

[@niklet9246]

Good advice, well presented.

[@seetaniac5184]

Thanks for including Australia!!!! 🇦🇺

[@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860]

I'm about to renovate my bathroom. This video helped me a lot! By the way, if you have a video on bathroom renovation (do's and don'ts, budget and costs, design). It would be much appreciated

[@tamarakelly5341]

I have just completed a new ensuite, renovated bathroom, laundry and powder room. There’s so many other areas to add to this. There’s hours of lessons I’ve learned. I choose chrome fixtures. The golds, brass etc. were tarnishing before my eyes in the showroom. Toilets - 4 of them. All two piece. Apart from half the cost, my plumber and contractor avoid wall hung for any future repairs behind the wall. Last but definitely not least, please be careful with selecting white tiles, white vanities. Etc. None of them match if purchasing off the shelf. Something I didn’t notice till it was too late. Large gloss white tiles, bright white grout and silicon, bathroom ceiling paint, vanity, ceramic sink and top, freestanding bath. All the whites are different. The vanity and bath together are the most noticeable. Gloss white bath with matt white vanity which looks like off white. So disappointed.

[@FR-tb7xh]

Great points! Too, may I add, for certain materials, their colors can shift as they age. What used to match at first can be noticeably different 20 years later!

[@neonbuildings]

I just renovated my primary bathroom and had black penny round tiles installed in my shower... in a relatively hard water area. Looks like I'll be scrubbing the shower floors every other day lol.

[@emilydupuy9445]

I rarely ever comment, and I'm a new listener but I wanted to thank you for a great video! I've made some of these mistakes on a recent renovation and would do things a bit differently next time.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

What excellent advice thank you 🙏🏻

[@garzdiva]

Agreed with all this. As the one who usually does the cleaning in the house, I cringe when I see these aesthetically pleasing bathroom designs that are completely impractical. At one of my previous apartments, the shower had those small hexagon shape tiles on the floor, it was a nightmare to keep clean.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

The designers who come up with a lot of that stuff just so they can sell you something new, should be named and shamed.

[@Stefania-qx6iy]

Thank you! I am thinking to buy a freestanding corner bathtub. There is a gap of 30 cm between the bathtub and the wall on its left. Thanks to you I know that it is enough space. Greetings from Romania

[@kmm2442]

This is great. Keep them up.

[@orca708]

Summarised well!

[@winnieshih4041]

Hi Reynard, thank you for all your helpful videos. I really like your headboard video. Can you tell me how you got rid of the Malm bed headboard before making your own?

[@praneeapple3943]

Thank you 👍❤️

[@paolac.4521]

Sempre utili consigli, thanks!