Toilet cleaning checklist
Clean a home toilet in a working order: what to apply first, which spots get skipped most and where the smell really comes from. The list adapts to your toilet.

[ ] Set out tools used only for the toilet
    Gloves, a brush, dedicated cloths and a cleaner that are never used anywhere else. Keep them in this room, not in the bucket with the kitchen cloths.
[ ] Ventilate the room and switch on the extractor
    Open the door or window and start the extractor before you apply any product. Cleaning labels explicitly require ventilation.
[ ] Clear the mat, bin and clutter off the floor
    An empty floor can be cleaned in one pass instead of working around objects. Send the mat to the wash according to its label.
[ ] Apply cleaner under the rim and let it work
    Apply the product all around the inner rim and leave it for the time stated on the label. While it works, move on to the outer surfaces.
[ ] Dust the top: pipe, cistern and shelves
    Top to bottom, or the dust lands on surfaces you have already cleaned. Include the top of the door frame and the pipes by the wall.
[ ] Wipe the cistern and pipes on the outside
    Go over the back of the cistern and the pipe joints, where dust mixes with condensation.
[ ] Clean the seat and lid on both sides
    Lift the seat and clean underneath it and around the fixings — the spot people skip most. Skip abrasives: plastic clouds and scratches.
[ ] Clean the outside of the bowl, including the base
    Work all the way around: the back, the curve near the floor and the area behind the pipe. A narrow brush or a cloth on a stick helps.
[ ] Clean the joint with the floor and the fixings
    Moisture and dirt gather in the seam at the base, a common source of smell. Use a narrow brush and dry it afterwards.
[ ] Wipe the flush plate and the recess around it
    Wipe the plate with a barely damp cloth and keep liquid out of the concealed cistern. Check the edge of the recess and the wall below it.
[ ] Work the brush around the bowl and under the rim
    By now the product has done its work. Go along the waterline and under the rim, then flush and check the result in good light.
[ ] Rinse the brush and its holder
    Rinse the brush under the flush, let it drain and wash the holder. A brush left in dirty water smells worse than the toilet itself.
[ ] Wipe the paper holder and check the supply
    Wipe the holder and the shelf, count what is left and add it to the shopping list while you remember. This is the one people recall at the worst moment.
[ ] Check and rinse the vent grille
    Take the grille off if it is removable, rinse and dry it. A vent blocked with dust is a common cause of stale air and smells.
[ ] Wipe the door handle, light switch and flush button
    These are touched most often and cleaned least. Around the switch use a barely damp cloth and do not spray liquid.
[ ] Wash the bin and replace the bag
    Clean the bin inside and out, especially the lid. Put it back only once the floor is dry.
[ ] Clean the floor, including the corner behind the toilet
    Work from the far corner towards the door with a cloth or mop head used only here. Go along the skirting and around the base.
[ ] Flush, put the tools away and wash your hands
    Take off the gloves, rinse and dry the tools and put them back in their own place. Leave the room ventilating for a few more minutes — that is part of the job.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/toilet-cleaning