Let’s be real for a second—if you’re a hairy guy, you know the deal. Every shower, shave, or quick touch-up can leave your bathroom looking like it’s been hit by a mini tornado of hair. Sink stubble, mystery strands stuck to the shower wall, and that always-annoying clump in the corner—sound familiar? If so, you’re in the right place. Keeping your bathroom actually clean doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending battle. A bit of regular effort, the right tricks, and some clever tools go a long way.

Get Ahead of the Shed

First off, routine is your secret weapon. Don’t wait until you can finger paint with all the little hairs around your sink—make cleanup part of your daily groove. Keep a pack of disinfectant wipes or a damp washcloth right next to the sink. After you brush or shave, grab a wipe and go over the counter and faucet. Trust me, it’s so much easier to do a quick swipe now than face a hair apocalypse later.

For the floor, a little handheld vacuum is a lifesaver. Seriously, nothing zaps up beard trimmings or those stray body hairs faster. The Strategist at New York Magazine actually ranked the best small vacuums for bathrooms, if you’re curious. It’s one of those upgrades that pays for itself in pure hassle-avoidance.

Tame the Shave (and Keep the Peace)

You know what’s even better than cleaning up? Not making a mess in the first place. Try putting down a towel by the sink before you shave or trim—just shake it outside when you’re done. Or, if you want to get fancy, there are beard bibs that stick to the mirror with suction cups and catch the clippings. Yeah, you might look a little silly, but it works, and your bathroom (and everyone who shares it) will thank you.

If you don’t have a beard bib yet, Lifehacker has a breakdown on how to make one with stuff you already own. Less mess equals less stress.

The Shower Shuffle

Shower hair cleanup: not glamorous, but very doable. After you wash up, check the drain for any clumps and toss them before they turn into a science experiment. Got longer hair? Get a cheap drain protector—it’ll keep the pipes clear and save you from resorting to the dreaded coat hanger rescue mission. As for the walls, just keep a squeegee or a scrubbing sponge handy so you can swipe away surprise strays before they dry on and get stuck.

For a quick tour of top-rated drain tools, The Spruce highlights the best shower drain catchers. Your future self (and plumber) will thank you.

A Few Details That Make the Space Shine

Dust or wipe down your vintage mirrors and the rest of your fixtures every week or two, just so hair isn’t the main attraction. Shake out those bath mats regularly too—those things hoard fuzz like it’s their job.

Tidy doesn’t have to mean spotless. But if you build a few habits, the hairy-guy struggle becomes no big deal. Honestly? Your bathroom will look better, feel better, and you won’t cringe every time someone else needs to use it. Step one is just getting started. Step two? Enjoying the sigh of relief when it’s clean and you didn’t have to make it a weekend project.