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Will my guests judge my bathroom

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Salmontowel · 04/11/2026 20:17

My family who usually live abroad are visiting this weekend. Due to logistics they will stay in my bedroom which has an enquire. So I've began giving the house a good clean a different room each evening this week after work.
I grew up in a very messy home so I struggle to know what level of clean other people expect. I've cleaned the ensuite and at first glance it looks great but the inside of the shower track still looks unclean despite me scrubbing at it with a toothbrush and the plug has bits of rust that wont come off. How likely is it that they will notice? And would it be something you would judge someone for?
These are nice people who only want the best for me but I was in a bad place the last time they saw me so I want to show them that I've got my shit together now.
I'm 35 am single mum to 1 child.

Will my guests judge my bathroom
Will my guests judge my bathroom
Will my guests judge my bathroom
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Salmontowel · 04/11/2026 20:17

*ensuite ot enquire Doh!

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Sparrowsandbudgies · 04/11/2026 20:19

That looks very clean to me. The bits you’ve highlighted just look old, that’s all and hard to get super clean but you’ve made a really good effort with the rest of it so I wouldn’t judge you for that. But pleas don’t fall into the trap of trying to measure your worth by how useful / clean etc you are. They are coming to see you, not your house.

ThatCosy · 04/11/2026 20:20

I wouldn't judge. The bathroom is sparkling. Rust is always there and its not a hotel. Bit of white vinegar (leave it there for half and hour) might sort out the shower track but I wouldn't kill yourself.

fruitbrewhaha · 04/11/2026 20:20

It’s fine. It’s clean. You can’t clean away rust it’s a maintenance issue and at some point will need replacing but it’s perfectly useable.

custardlover · 04/11/2026 20:22

Looks fine to me, they won’t notice

AuraBora · 04/11/2026 20:27

Looks v clean and those sorts of things are normal in a bathroom. Id probably not notice and certainly wouldn't think anything of it if I did.

A stained loo I might!

TulipsMakeMeHappy · 04/11/2026 21:19

I think it looks fine, and I would doubt they would think badly of you as these things happen when fittings get older. If you are worried you could always drop into conversation that you are hoping to redo the bathroom at some point as it's started to show its age, then at least they realise you are aware of it.

Salmontowel · 04/11/2026 21:23

TulipsMakeMeHappy · 04/11/2026 21:19

I think it looks fine, and I would doubt they would think badly of you as these things happen when fittings get older. If you are worried you could always drop into conversation that you are hoping to redo the bathroom at some point as it's started to show its age, then at least they realise you are aware of it.

They know I got the bathrooms done up six years ago so realistically im.not going to get it done again for another few years.

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Seasidewalker · 05/11/2026 18:56

We have an old house and we're waiting to get bathrooms done and one is very old. We clean everything and if the family don't like what it looks like they can chose not to visit! Do the best you can and don't give it another thought. Nice people don't judge their family .

Oh and yours looks a million times better than ours does!

Wayk · 05/11/2026 20:49

Your bathroom is stunning. It is spotless.

icecreamscreams · 05/11/2026 20:51

Oh it looks fine! One tip I have for the shower track is a crevice brush (cheap off Amazon) and a squeeze water bottle or bidet bottle, I fill it with warm water and washing up liquid and blast any dirt out

Olive42 · 08/11/2026 08:19

It looks really hygienic and shiny - I would be delighted to have an en suite when staying at someone’s house. 😊

The rust is a bit annoying for you but I don’t think it would bother any reasonable guests. Maybe you can get some rust remover for the future but for now, just enjoy your guests (I assume they are arriving soon?)

PressedThistle · 08/11/2026 08:28

I'd probably notice but I definitely wouldn't judge as my shower looks exactly the same!

Jellybean23 · 08/11/2026 23:04

The people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind. It's fine, don't worry.

Plasticchesse · 09/11/2026 07:19

It looks great. Shower track has a wee bit mould rather than rust? Cilit bang or hg mould spray will fix that.

TorroFerney · 09/11/2026 07:38

The rust round the plug hole you’ll struggle to sort. As others have said toothbrush on the dirt on the shower track or if you have a steamer that will blast it off.

Yello24 · 09/11/2026 07:42

Replacing the waste can be a small and cheap job if you’re up for it. I just did mine for about £10. Friend did the work and it took about 25 minutes. Was a basin though rather than shower trap. Not sure which yours is.

Yello24 · 09/11/2026 07:42

But also - it’s fine!

NerdyBird · 09/11/2026 07:57

Crevice brush and Cilit Bang mold remover for the shower track, citric acid spray for the rust. Your bathroom looks good!

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