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5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Bathroom Clean and Organized

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Tonya here and I’m sharing 5 easy ways to keep your bathroom clean and organized. Thanks to Steripod for sponsoring this post and providing a fabulous giveaway prize of a $100 Amazon Gift Card and a year’s supply of Steripod.

Tips for organizing and cleaning your bathroom

My least favorite chore at home is cleaning and organizing the bathroom. With three kids and three bathrooms in our home they can become a mess in no time at all.

Have you ever cleaned the bathroom and felt like moving into a hotel for a week, because you know the minute the kids walk in the door from school it’s not going to be clean anymore?

So here are my 5 tips for keeping your bathroom clean and organized so you don’t feel overwhelmed and it’s ready at a moments notice if guests pop by unexpectedly.

  1.  Follow Daily Habits:

    Put things away as soon as you’ve used them – toothbrushes, moisturizers, hairbrush, and lotions.

    Teach your kids how to wipe up the toothpaste from the basin after brushing their teeth, and hang towels.

    Make sure they also know to turn the fan on before showering to keep the air circulating to prevent mold and mildew, and keep a squeegee in the shower for cleaning the glass after showering.

  2. Stock Up Weekly:

    Each week you need to take care of cleaning the bathroom and stocking up on supplies.

    If you have young children, store chemical cleaners out of reach and instead keep a spray bottle of water and vinegar in the bathroom cupboard so they can help out with cleaning.

    Ensure there’s enough toilet paper in holders or cabinets, refill soap dispensers, clean the bathroom, wash the bath mats and hand towels.

  3. Clean Thoroughly Quarterly:

    Clean the drains in the shower, tub, and sink to prevent build up and them getting clogged with hair.

    Also change fan filters and replace light bulbs if necessary.

  4. Get Organized:

    Setting up simple systems to help your family stay organized in the bathroom, really helps. Here are a few of my favorite bathroom organizing tips.

    • Use magnetic strips in medicine cabinets to keep small items like tweezers and nail clippers from getting lost in drawers.
    • Put utensil trays (the ones you use in kitchen drawers) in the bathroom counter drawers. They are perfect for keeping your toiletry items and makeup organized.
    • Hang a towel rack on the back of the bathroom door with extra towels, because it never fails that with multiple people using the one bathroom that someone forgets a towel.
  5. Stay Sanitary with Steripod:

    Bathrooms aren’t very sanitary places… and our toothbrushes are sitting around soaking up airborne germs and bacteria. Then we put those toothbrushes in our mouths… ewww!!!

    If you’re like me, you’ve read articles about how much bacteria and gross contaminants are in bathrooms, but just tried not to think about it.

    Well, good news… the answer is so simple. Snap on a Steripod.

What Is Steripod

Steripod is a clip-on protector that fits any standard or electric toothbrush and keeps it fresh and clean for up to three months using a patented vapor shield of thymol – used in many mouthwashes and oral antiseptics.

Steripod clilp-on toothbrush protector

You simply clip Steripod on your electric or manual toothbrush and it goes to work; no cables or batteries are needed. 

Available in a rainbow of bright colors, Steripod is fun and easy for kids to use at home, school and on trips and has been specially designed so that air can circulate freely which means your toothbrush can dry naturally.

My kids just left for a week of Spring break with their dad and both had their toothbrushes in their Steripods inside their toiletry bags.

I never really thought about the way my family of four stored our toothbrushes all together in a cup in the bathroom, dangerously close to the toilet, or in dark, damp toothbrush travel cases on trips (which is One of 20 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Teeth according to a recent Health.com report).

When toothbrushes are sitting together in a cup, bacteria can get passed from one to another.

As Pediatric Dentist and mom Danielle Gilbert-Fowler, D.M.D. puts it…

“You wouldn’t clean your child with a dirty washcloth. Why clean their teeth with a dirty toothbrush? 

It’s important to keep toothbrushes in a clean environment and separate from other family members toothbrushes.

Use of a Steripod clip-on toothbrush protector will help keep your toothbrush clean and protect against outside contaminants and cross contamination from other toothbrushes. It’s important for kids and adults alike to replace toothbrushes every three months or more frequently after any illness.”

Giveaway

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Comments

  4. I love using essential oils to clean! They kill germs and smell great! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

  5. I am so deficient in cleaning and organizing skills, so the only advice I can offer, that I use, is to clean as you go, especially when cooking. Or ry to clean up in bursts, say, during TV commercials.

  9. My cleaning tip is use White vinegar, baking soda and lemon as the healthy natural products to clean and sanitize with.

  10. My cleaning tip is to clean up as you cook. Makes a quicker clean up after you eat.

  12. My favorite organization tip is to put everything back in its place, we are bad about not putting everything away when we finish working

  13. My favorite cleaning tip is to have a list and clean in an organized manner.

  14. My mom taught me to clean like a clock, that way, you don’t back track and get every room clean to maximize time. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  17. We use the brush attachment on our vacuum for most of the dusting jobs around the house, hardly ever use a dust cloth, duster, etc.

  18. Borax is a good, natural cleaner to remove mildew and soap scum from your shower.

  23. I’m disabled, and have arthritis… so I bought a hand held B&D power scrubber to help me still be able to get the “deep down clean” that I love without having to hurt my hands and joints! Best money I ever spent!

  24. My husband just bought us this great duster with a telescoping rod and a removeable/washable brush at the top. I never really dusted much, but this thing is great and even reaches our raised ceilings in the living room!

  25. Start cleaning from top to bottom, such as cleaning ceiling fans before mopping the floor.

  29. Focus on one room or task at a time. If you do a little each day it makes it easier to maintain.

  34. I prefer homemade non-toxic cleaners made of vinegar, water, and baking soda. To organize my materials, I use Rubbermade storage containers. Easy to store and appealing in style.

  36. I daily take a few minutes to wipe all counters, use toilet cleaner & place everything in it’s place. I write on small notebook things or food that need replacement. I use powder bleach cleanser to scrub stains & I use some in garbage disposal (using brush to dissolve grime). Purge often, donate when possible.

  39. One of the things I like to do is I put wet toothbrushes and hair brushes and combs in the dishwasher.. nice and clean

  41. I love reading everyone’s tips! For organization I find a place for everything. That way there is not any clutter or if there is, there is a place to put it all. I use allot of bins and file boxes for important things that I need to keep. I also have bins and shelves in our closets to keep everything organized in there. I love organization!

  43. besides clorox clean up and vinegar and baking soda are my go to products in the kitchen

  44. Vinegar and water make a great cleaner for multiple surfaces (floor, windows, TV screen etc.)

  45. The stickiness of duct tape makes it perfect for a makeshift pet hair remover and this method is faster than vacuuming. It also works on seats in vehicles. A sponge or cloth wrapped with duct tape works great for getting into corners.

  46. I have a handheld shower head. Before stepping out of the shower I always spray down the entire inside of the shower and curtain with hot water from top to bottom then towards the drain. It keeps the shower cleaner in between scrubs

  47. I try to thoroughly clean at least once a week. Once a month or so I reorganize. Every few months I try to get rid of the things I no longer need or use!

  48. I like to keep do a quick dust and clean about 10 minutes a day so that my weekly clean wont be so overwhelming.

  50. make a habit of don’t handle things more than once. put it where it belongs as soon as you stop using it. saves so much time when cleaning up.

  51. I love using Young Living’s Thieves cleaner in my bathroom. I also have a list of chores on the fridge for my kids. They do one chore daily to help out!

  54. I have a cleaning rotation so that nothing gets missed and every few months key spots get a deep cleaning!

  56. once a week I put a small bowl of water with a couple drops lemon juice in the microwave and cook on high about 5 mins. leaves it smelling fresh and and splatter on the walls wipes away with ease.

  58. Using a handheld steaming machine really gets the nooks and crannies in the shower clean.

  60. I use a lot of the larger storage bins. Keep them all labeled. Fill one half of the closets with them. Also use them in the garage along the wall to keep everything organized.

  61. use old newspaper to clean windows. not only works well be recycles so helps save trees.

  64. I USE THE WASHED FOAM EGG CARTON HALVES IN MY DRAWERS TO HELP KEEP THOSE SMALL THINGS THAT GET LOST SO EASILY. THANK YOU NANA 🙂

  65. I found in #1 where it says, “Make sure they also know to turn the fan on before showering to keep the air circulating to prevent mold and mildew” to be most helpful because I did not know this. Thank you for the tips!! 🙂

  68. throw a little vinager in your dishwasher when you run it to keep hard water stains away

  70. I use vinegar for a good portion of my cleaning. It’s great on windows, for making brass fixtures shine, and combine it with baking soda and it can unclog a drain!

  71. My best advice is repurposed and Be Creative with storage, an old Halloween cauldron is a nice small toybox for the living room. I try to use stored things as decoration as well: totes of supplies can easily be turned in surfaces or asymmetrical shelves with some wood (toy room).

  73. Start your Laundry and dirty Dishes first so while they are running. You can go on to other chores.

  74. My favorite thing to do, and a tip for the rest of you, is to make your own DIY cleaners! Especially if you have kids around and want to use natural ingredients instead of the harsh chemicals. I recommend using Pinterest and searching “House cleaner”, “bathroom cleaner”, “DIY”, etc. It also lasts longer, and more for your money!

  77. I keep things organized by going through my mail every day, filing, shredding or recycling as necessary and not letting stuff get piled up on the counters or tables.

  78. My tip is not putting off cleaning and try to do all at once. Do a little at a time daily.

  84. My favorite bathroom cleaning tip is to maintain or clean as you go. If anything is left out (like a hot curling iron) in the morning I do a final sweep before bed and make sure the flat surfaces are tidy. I enjoy deep cleaning but the straightening up is what trips me up so keeping it limited to items left out each day helps it go quickly and I know it will get worse when my children start using the bathroom unattended.

  85. My best cleaning tip is called “my touch it once policy”. If your hands are on it, put it back in the correct place so you only have to touch it once!

  86. My best cleaning tip is teach your children to help out and reward them for it if they do it without complaining.

  87. For a cleaning tip I always try to clean up as I go and put things where they go. I currently in the process of getting organized but shelves etc but they add up fast when buying them so it’s taking me a while to get that day.

  88. I am a writer and I like to take breaks from sitting and working by getting up and doing little things around the house throughout the day. Makes cleaning easier and helps me from having a sore back and neck.

  89. I spend 5 minutes a day (2 songs on Spotify) tidying up during the week. Then I don’t have to spend so much time on major cleaning during the weekend.

  91. Down size and welcome minimalism into your life. 🙂 That’s the best tip I have. After down sizing how much stuff we own and then following the ‘one thing in, one thing out’ rule cleaning has been such a breeze! Less to dust off and less to pick up when vacuuming. Our bathroom only contains things we use daily.

  93. Make a weekly schedule to clean certain things. This allows you to stay on top of things & it doesn’t get too out of control.

  94. I’ve never seen these Steripods before but I am definitely looking for them next trip to the store. Cool idea.

  96. Living alone I don’t have a lot of housework, but I do some each day so it doesn’t get too bad. When I do spring and fall cleaning I do one room at a time, that way I can see what I’ve accomplished and then move to the next one.

  100. I always spray a touch of lemon juice and water on my kitchen counters to make everything smell fresh

  101. I always say to do up your dishes on the way. There’s nothing worse that enjoying a great dinner and turning around to face a sink full of nasty dishes.

  102. I write on freezer paper and label everything I put in the freezer so I can tell whats in each freezer bag!

  103. as you go. as I’m cooking. a little at a time, every day, everywhere else. it sound simple enough, but it makes a difference!

  104. We try to clean a couple of rooms weekly, and alternate the schedule to stay on top of it.

  105. My best tip is to dedicate a day to completely cleaning a room.I like to have more time to fully clean and organize.

  107. Keep dishes out of the sink by doing them after every meal. It will save you lots of headaches.

  108. I use a lazy susan under the sink in the bathroom along with a paper clip holder to store safey/bobby pins.

  109. I always cut up and throw lemon slices down the garbage disposal, dust off your old photographs and turn them into photo books, trash can + laundry basket in each bedroom, pick it up as you see, use different size jars etc to put your various beauty products in (bobby pins, qtips, ) and use drawer caddys/organizers. Boiling water in the toilet and clean it using vinegar.

  110. I like to have everyone pitch in and help with the cleaning and organizing, especially on the weekends so it’s not left for one person. Baking soda and vinegar helps remove stains so we use that too.

  111. Have all Your cleaning supplies in a carry tote so You everything ready for the job

  112. I like to save space in drawers (and for traveling) by rolling up my clothing items rather than folding them!

  116. I use homemade lemon scented vinegar for much of my cleaning, no worry about chemicals.

  117. I follow you on Instagram as Angelasnoozy which is a different username than on the giveaway form, but there is no box to leave my Instagram username.

  118. My favorite cleaning tip is that I make my own homemade cleaner with equal parts lemon juice, Dawn Dishwashing Soap & Vinegar & mix it in a spray bottle. I use it to clean my shower, sinks & fixtures & it works great!

  119. I use Mr. Clean’s Magic Erasers to clean stick, little finger prints off of walls and doors 🙂 It works great !!!

  120. I clean in one or two rooms a day. I also clean as I go, especially in the kitchen while I’m cooking. This way you don’t have alot of dishes, pots and pans & silverware sitting next to the sink afterwards.

  122. What I do is only do one or two chores each day, not a bunch at once. It is so much easier that way!

  124. I hate cleaning. My only tip is to break it up into short periods of time and reward yourself afterwards.

  125. i prefer to clean my bathroom counters daily, the rest weekly with a deep clean every month. sometimes it can be hard to keep that schedule up, but it is nice to try because when we have unexpected guests i don’t have to worry about the bathroom being an embarrassing pit!

  126. I have my children help out a lot with chores. It gets done faster without burning anyone out so we can still have fun.

  128. I clean all of my showerheads and water faucets with vinegar to remove the lime build up and hard water stains.

  133. I like to always concentrate on one room/project at a time. Finish/complete one room and you get something done completed.

  135. Organize, organize, organize!! The more “stuff” you keep in order the less “stuff” will have to be put back. Plus you will find that while you are organizing your things you will throw many things away as they are no longer needed in one way or another.

  138. I am a fan of those plastic totes you can buy at the store. I use them for EVERYTHING.

  139. I love to use white vinegar and water as a spray cleaner in the kitchen and bathrooms. It’s not a secret because it works so well!

  140. I like using my leftover lemon slices to put down the garbage disposal to freshen it up.

  141. Been using 1 part vinegar and 1 part water to clean my floors comes out clean and also the marks come off too..

  143. I love to use vinegar & baking soda to keep our drain/garbage disposal smelling nice!

  144. I use mayon n in crayons on the wall leave it a few mins n it comes right off

  146. Use one of those giant pet hair lint rollers to pick up dust and dirt that accumulates quickly on oriental carpets.

  147. I woul d have to say to pick up pet hair, put on a wet rubber dish washing glove ,wipe your hand over the surface and the hair will stick right to it.

  148. As far as organizing goes, I’d say get craft. Spray paint old cans and jars for pencil holders and small items.

  149. My go to cleaning supply is my homemade vinegar all purpose solution. I like that it’s natural and that I don’t have to worry about any dangerous chemicals.

  150. Living by myself, it’s easy to let it all pile up while I’m out and about or at work. Happens every once in a while. But the biggest tip I have to keep reminding myself is that if I am gonna let it pile, try to keep it in some type of “organized” chaos. It’s easier to clean up the designated things like laundry or the bedroom, etc. if it’s at least somewhat together and not just a huge mess. Just try to do a little a day or every other day. This way I don’t have to waste an entire day off just cleaning. Thanks for having the giveaway!

  151. I clean certain things on certain days so I don’t get overwhelmed but it all still gets done.

  153. My favorite cleaning tip is to not use cleaning products full of chemicals. I use On Guard cleaning concentrate to make my own natural cleaner. It kills germs and bacteria and leaves surfaces clean and shiny.

  154. Keep your main supplies together in a bucket, grab and go when you need them.

  157. I like to make my own disinfected cleaning wipes, there cheap and I know whats in them

  160. A good cleaning tip is not to clean your whole house all at once. Designate certain times for certain rooms/tasks, so you aren’t overwhelmed.

  161. To clean as you go-nothing worse than a weeks worth of laundry waiting for you. Clean soon as there’s a load, fold soon as it’s done, put away, etc.

  163. Box up everything that’s not in use, like winter stuff. Just saves a ton of room.

  164. My mother always told me to put things back where they belong right away to avoid clutter!

  167. When spring comes, it’s time for me to clean. I am on my bathroom in my master suite right now. I am scrubbing walls, floors and brushing the ceilings. In a few days it will be time for fresh paint.

  169. Tackle one task at a time. Sometimes trying to multi task can be overwhelming

  171. An organizing tip even this messy mom can keep to is organizing hanging clothes in the closet by color. Once you do the initial organizing it’s so easy to maintain and really makes it easier to find things. The only things not organized by color hanging in my closet is pants, which I put on kids hangers so they all hang higher than the rest. Also long dresses, which have their own section.

  173. The best tip I have is to clean a little everyday so that it never becomes overwhelming.

  174. Pick up and clean the easy stuff first. That way if you don’t have time to deep clean it still looks nice and helps me relax.

  178. since i love to just vegetate in the shower… the water is so soothing to me… i will bring an extra washcloth in with me… i wipe down the walls and tub while i shower… It makes cleaning later, so much easier!!

  181. USE MICRO FIBER RAGS AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE FOR DUSTING AND TV OR MONITOR SCREENS. ONLY REQUIRES A DAB OF WATER AND WIPING.

  182. I would say my best tip is to get the whole family involved and just knock it out. Always works for me.

  183. One thing I like to do is use vinegar and dish soap in the spray cleaner to clean surfaces!

  186. My favorite cleaning tip is working from the top to the bottom (cobweb clean-up, dusting, vacuum, mop, etc). Thanks for the chance.

  187. I really do not have any tips about organization or cleaning. Aside from when it comes to organization, don’t try to do everything all at once… do small areas.

  188. My cleaning tip is using Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean shoes. It makes them look brand new again by getting rid of dirt and scuffs.

  191. Every time you leave a room, pick up something that does not belong and put it away.

  195. My best cleaning tip is to clean as you go and put things away as soon as you are finished using them.

  199. To be organized when cleaning. Do each room for 10-15 minutes that way its quicker and listen to music when cleaning.

  202. I clean from “top to bottom” starting at the highest points – lamps, tabletops, etc. then work my way down, so that the dirt that falls will get cleaned up when I do the floors.

  203. I HATE clutter, so if u can’t remember the last time u used it…donate it or throw it out. Sanitizing wipes for daily bathroom wipe downs & Command hooks for kids’ rooms.

  204. One of my favorite organizing tips is to use old paper towel rolls to store unused cords and chargers. The best part is you can write on the outside of the rolls so you know which each cord belongs to!

  205. One of my favorite organizing tips is to store a box of random baby things like bibs, wipes, burp clothes etc in the living room so when someone comes to help watch him they know where to find things! Thanks for the give away!

  206. I don’t have a lot of room for a jewerly box, so I bought several ice cube trays at the jewlery store to keep my earrings and rings in so they don’t get lost!

  209. My cleaning tip…vinegar in the laundry to get out the perma-funk that sticks in undershirts!

  211. I use baking soda in the washer instead of detergent to get out the musty smell in towels.

  214. I keep a container of sterile wipes in the bathroom and everyone cleans up after themselves, wiping out the sink, cleaning the light switch, etc.

  217. My favorite cleaning tip is something my mom taught me. Use a “clean” paint brush, to clean your pleated lamp shades. Just take the shade off, go outside and sweep the brush over the pleats and you get a clean shade.

  219. The best cleaning tip I have is for spring cleaning specifically–write out a schedule of what needs to be cleaned, and only do 1-2 things per day to avoid being burnt out on cleaning! This also helps if you have a busy schedule.

  220. my best tip is clean your shower right after you take a shower your in there and wet anyways!!!

  223. My favorite organization tip is to have a “downsizing party” at least once a year, preferably twice. My family “collects” (not on purpose!) a large amount of “stuff” that’s going to end up in a pile or on the closet floor in a short time. I like a downsizing party in spring and fall so that the “stuff” doesn’t end up overwhelming me in a year or two. If we no longer want or use it, we decide whether we’ll give it away, toss it, or try to sell it.

  225. I’ve started using vinegar for a lot of cleaning and also as a fabric softener. I find I like it a lot! I add a few drops of essential oils to give it a better smell, also.

  227. I really hate cleaning and feel overwhelmed trying to clean the house all in a day or two. So I created a list of one thing to do each day of the week (dust, bathrooms, sweep, etc) and posted it in my cleaning closet. My house looks great now, and I find it easier to get it all done!

  228. My tip is to clean one room at a time, so that you can see you have accomplished something

  230. My favorite thing to do is get rid of stuff twice a year to get rid of clutter

  238. I like to keep some basic cleaning supplies stashed in a few spots around the house so it is more convenient to clean up unexpected messes.

  241. My best cleaning tip is to pick up and wipe up every day, so chores don’t pile up and seem so intimidating!

  242. My favorite organizing tip is ‘a place for everything, and everything in it’s place.’ Thanks for the giveaway!

  243. One cleaning tip I have is to use an old toothbrush to clean those tiny corners.

  245. My organizing tip is to use a shoe organizer on the back of the bathroom door because it is a great place for make up and hair/body products to be stored!

  246. My favorite tip is to get the family involved with the cleaning to make it go by smoother and faster.

  247. I like to take a used dryer sheet and dust with it. It works wonderfully. I also always have Clorox bleach wipes on hand to wipe down my bar and sink. Thank you!

  249. I’m most definitely not the best when it comes to organization, I need all the help & tips I can get, honestly! 🙂 But I do have one tip to offer & that is to use those hanging shoe organizers, the ones with the clear pockets, to store all kinds of stuff; from hairbows to cleaning supplies! 🙂

  250. I like the ready to go cleaning wipes. If it wasn’t for them, I’m sure I wouldn’t clean my bathroom sink as often as I do.

  251. keep a box of baking soda in every bathroom and by the kitchen sink f easy clean up of “soap scum”

  252. I make cleaning a habit. Every Saturday morning when I wake up, I immediately scrub the bathroom.

  254. Dust settles everywhere in a home around 3 PM, so if you plan on dusting, do it anytime after 3PM. 😀

  256. I make sure my son cleans up his toys before going to bed each night. Saves me a lot of time.

  257. I love using plastic containers to keep things organized in cabinets and drawers. I like to know exactly where things are suppose to go.

  258. I follow the one touch rule! Every time I touch something I put it up. If I move it to the kitchen counter, then need to cook dinner so I move it somewhere else I have touched it too many times! I could have saved time if I never set it on the kitchen counter to begin with!

  259. One of my favorite cleaning tips is to mop your floors with vinegar and water. I disinfects and cleans them.

  262. My tip is to spend just five minutes a day cleaning something you wouldn’t normally think of–shine the sink, sweep behind the cabinets, dust the baseboards, that kind of thing–and then the messes don’t build up to become big, impossible tasks!

  263. I have baskets and bins everywhere! There’s not much that’s just sitting on a shelf or under a sink because it’s too messy to have loose items floating around. I also have tubs of Clorox wipes in every room for quick wiping up).

  264. My tip is to clean every day and stay on top of things so it never gets overwhelming.

  265. Include the whole family and give each kid a task to complete, while you are completing your own tasks.

  266. When cleaning up start around the perimeter of the room. then work your way to the middle.

  267. Declutter, don’t keep things or buy things you really don’t need. The less unnecessary items you have taking up space in your home the easier and faster it will clean up and keep clean.

  272. My cleaning tip is to use avons skin so soft bath oil to clean the soap scum off your shower doors. I did it for years and it works great! Thank you for the chance 🙂

  274. Clean up little messes as soon as they happen – don’t wait for things to set.

  276. My favorite cleaning tip is to turn on some music and do one room at a time.

  278. I put things away as soon as I use them and the whole family has a 10 minute tidy once a day

  279. I try to keep clutter down as much as possible by enforcing that when new items come in to the house, then an equal number of old things must leave the house. This particularly helps with clothing clutter. If I buy a new sweater, then an old sweater must go.

  280. My laundry is in my bathroom, so I aim to put the dried laundry away before bed!

  281. One of my best tips is to always, always, always put things away as soon as you get through using them.

  282. My favorite organization tip is to use small baby food or jelly jars to store nut and bolts in

  283. I keep the cleaning wipes (the ones with disinfectant) in the bathroom cabinet to easily grab and clean daily.
    In my bathroom I use an electric toothbrush with a cover.

  286. I don’t have any cleaning tips. I’m the kind of person that needs to read other people tips to aid in cleaning.

  288. use fabric softener sheet and water to soak a pan for an hour or more to help clean it easier.

  290. When our kids were younger, each child had a rather large basket that was kept in the corner of the downstairs area. Their backpacks, books, papers, anything that belonged to that child, could be chucked in their any time I came across it!

  292. I use small binder clips to keep the toothpaste tube under control. As the toothpaste is used up, fold over the end of the toothpaste tube, and use the binder clip to hold the fold. Toothpaste comes out just with just a little squeeze, same as when you first opened the tube.

  293. My fave tip is to never go up or down stairs without taking something to its rightful place.

  294. My organizing tip is an automatic toothpaste distributer that hangs on the inside of your bathroom cabinet, no more globs of toothpaste on the shelves, just in the sink now, ha ha.

  295. Line the shelves of your fridge with plastic wrap and when it’s time to clean just peel it off!

  296. I keep all my charging cords with little colored tape thingies on them marked with what they go to in a box with adjustable slots – so many things to charge – it’s getting a little ridiculous. 🙂

  303. I can only think of one. I put water in a small bowl, add slice of lemon and put in microwave for few minutes. Let it steam a little bit and then wipe down microwave inside, easy clean up and deodorize at same time.

  305. My husband built us a storage locker system for our mudroom to keep track of the different shoes and jackets.

  306. only have one or two projects out at a time, more then it just gets cluddered and messy real fast

  308. I use hanging over-the-door shoe organizers to add extra storage to bathrooms and closets. Makes organizing a breeze.

  310. We hold a Swap Shop in our front yard at least once a year. It’s like a yard sale but everything is free. It gives us an excuse to minimize and share. The neighbors love to bring stuff to add to the pile, everyone has a great time, and less stuff goes to waste. Highly recommend it! 🙂

  312. My favorite cleaning/organizing tip is to take one task at a time and not try to do so much at once. It doesn’t seem overwhelming if I split of the tasks and just do one at a time.

  313. My personal space is limited. I like to use plastic “shoe box” sized containers to put things in. I can stack them and arrange them as needed. Most of them are clear, so I can see what’s inside. It helps keep clutter at bay!

  314. CLEANING EVERYTHING LATELY WITH WHITE VINEGAR!
    IT REALLY CLEANS AND DISENFECTS EVERYTHING!

  315. One of my favorite tips is to keep a squeegee in the shower (I hang it on hooks with our shower poofs). So right after someone showers in the house, we squeegee the walls and doors to reduce soap scum buildup.

  316. My favorite organizing tip would be to read Spark Joy – it’s all about cleaning & organizing. It tells you where to start and how to clean properly and how to get through it! Perfect for cluttered houses and deep cleaning which I will be doing!

  317. The best tip is to clean up as you go. otherwise it will get bigger than you, UGH

  320. A quick wipe of white vinegar is great for water spots. Just wipe your metal faucets and they’ll be shiny and great!

  324. I like to give my 4 year old a wet rag and he helps wash table tops off. Stay organized.

  327. I’m not an obsessive neat freak, but I do believe in putting things away when you are finished using them. That eliminates clutter.

  328. I have many rooms on my home so I usually clean 2 rooms at a time. The following day, I clean another room and so on……. It’s easier and I don’t stress out.

  334. I clean a little each day so it doesn’t pile up on me. It isn’t easy cleaning in my third trimester of pregnancy, but if I do a little each day it doesn’t pile up on me and make my OCD kick in lol

  336. My favorite organizing tip, if you haven’t wore it in over a year give it to Goowill

  339. MY favorite cleaning tip is to use those eraser sponges. They take off just about anything.

  340. I try to make cleaning up into a game for the kids. “How fast can you clean up your toys during the commercial of your favorite show?” “Can you beat your time from last time?” It works about 90% of the time. Thanks for the chance.

  342. fave cleaning tip is using vinegar and water mixture to get rid of pet stains in carpets

  343. I agree with the person who commented about the magic erasers. I use them on my stair rails, my doors, the walls, and the refrigerator door handles. I also use them to clean the inside on my make-up bags.

  344. I like to clean the shower when I am going to take a shower. My daughter wanted these toothbrush covers. Thanks, Pat S

  345. I always clean the top of my stove really well after use so that it doesn’t build up until you have to scrub like crazy to get the hardened food and grease off.

  346. Where cleaning is concerned, I delegate 😉
    I also like to open windows to get some fresh air.

  348. My favorite cleaning tips are, always work from the top down and do one or two rooms only
    per day so that you can be more thorough and do a better job without getting too burned out.

  349. Organizing tip: get a FoodSaver, and use it to store little odds and ends like screws

  350. An easy and cheap way to clean most surfaces is to put some cheap rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and really strips and cleans in the bathroom and most surfaces and leaves NO residue.

  353. i have a rule if i havent used or even looked at something in a year then its just taking up room .. which i need to do “spring cleaning” time

  355. I like to clean my kitchen “top to bottom” style. every few weeks I do a deep clean in there. Once the dishes are in the dishwasher and stuff that shouldn’t be in the kitchen is removed, I start by cleaning the cabinet doors and work my way down. anything on the counter or stove gets pushed to the floor and swept up later. it’s a great method.

  357. To clean and get the grout lines in your tiles white again use Lysol “power” toilet bowl cleaner. Pour a line on grout, wait only a few seconds and then lightly scrub off. Easy !

  358. always put things back where you got them when you are finished with them!!.lol..

  359. I try to keep things we do not regularly use in drawers or closets. We use shelves also, we have most bathrooms extras in a bathroom closet with shelves.

  360. For scrubbing our kitchen floor I use 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar.
    You wouldn’t believe how clean they get!
    thank you

  361. My cleaning tip is to try to do Dome major cleaning by areas so you don’t have to do it all at the dame time and that way you keep your house clean

  362. I have to always be putting things away as I tend to leave things on the counter, so I advise diligence!

  363. I like to use straight peroxide with a little citronella oil in it. Attach a spray nozzle directly to the bottle that the peroxide came in because light makes it ineffective. I use it on everything to disinfect and clean and it smells great

  366. Each room has it own cleaning supplies hidden away. So I can do a little cleaning quickly. If I notice the living room needs to be dusted, easy peasy, just have my dust clothes handy. I always do a quick wipe down of the bathroom after I use it. I have Clorox or lysol wipes in each room. Those things are handy! As are baby wipes.

  368. We have tons of bins…toys, shoes, crafty things, etc., but I really enjoyed reading others tips!

  370. I keep paper towels in every room to make sure spills are wiped up quickly before they become a problem.

  371. Vinegar and water is my favorite cleaning solution! It works wonders on calcium buildup from hard water too. I keep a spray bottle full of half and half vinegar and water and you can spray on, let sit for 5 minutes, and then the build up just wipes off with very little scrubbing. Total life saver!

  372. My cleaning tip is to use your used dryer sheets for dusting. The static electricity in the dryer sheet traps the dust

  374. I like to use plastic shoe boxes to organize closets and drawers. Really helps to keep small items, bottle, cans, etc. organized.

  376. I like to use magic erasers for cleaning, they easily remove scuff marks from walls, hallways and trim.

  377. I need these!! My favorite cleaning tip is for spring windows – take a cotton ball and dip it in essential oil of choice and tuck in the corner of your newly cleaned sill. The fresh air flowing over it makes a great air freshener.

  378. I like to sanitize my sponges in the microwave for 2 min. It kills all the bacteria.

  380. Organization tip. Do a little bit every day. It doesn’t matter what it is – picking out 10 items to give away or tossing all of the expired edibles in the fridge or sorting a pile of papers – as long as you do a little organizing on a daily basis.

  381. A place for everything and everything in its place and if you spill it you clean it

  382. My tip is to clean one room at a time! I always feel more successful if I do a small amount of space because you see the progress easier!

  384. To make cleaning a mess in the microwave easier put a bowl of water in it and heat the water up. Wipes out so much easier.

  385. Using squeegees after using the shower makes cleaning the shower easier. I also love magic erasers for getting things really clean.

  386. i start off with one thing in mind when i spring clean and i finish that and then i go to the next use natural cleaning solutions it helps with breathing problems just take your time

  387. I use a decorate basket to play wash cloths fanned out or rolled. I also have a stand up behind toilet shelving unit to place things in to keep bathroom uncluttered.

  388. When I’m cleaning, I tackled room by room so I don’t get too overwhelmed or distracted.

  390. My favorite tip for getting organized is to get rid of clutter that you don’t need. Just toss it!

  391. Always begin on the right side of your stove, then move clockwise around the room. The stove is typically the dirtiest part of the kitchen, so ending with it keeps you from spreading dirt and grease. (First, soak drip pans and knobs in warm soapy water. By the time you’ve worked your way around, they’ll be easier to clean.)

  393. I like the idea of using water and vinegar in a spray bottle, that way younger children can’t accidentally poison themselves with cleaning products.

  394. Use baking soda to clean bathtubs and sinks, whiten white laundry, and remove odors from carpets!

  396. Use the OHIO – Only Handle it once – rule – if you pick something up put ti where it goes,don’t just move it out of the way

  397. Make a list of chores and a time frame to keep track of chores and be motivated to do them.

  398. Use a hanging plastic shoe organizer to organize lots of smaller supplies or items in any closet of the house. For instance in the bedroom you can organize your perfumes and lotions. Near the kitchen or hallway put gloves, sunglasses, etc. in them. Then the items are handy when and where you need them.

  399. My best cleaning tip is to do a little each day. In that way you don’t have to spend an entire day cleaning. I will usually dust one day, then vacuum another, etc. It’s much easier to keep up.

  401. clean your closets and drawers of unused items to donate them to thrift charity stores

  404. Complete tasks during nap time or when kids are playing independently. i GET SO MUCH DONE THAT WAY.

  405. One of my favorite cleaning tips is in the spring, we have alot of dust on the outside window screens from the winter. I take them out and use a sponge to rub all the dust off!

  406. I love making a list and setting a timer. Not spending too much time in one room or area. Always finishing up with one before moving to the next. ALSO, making my own homemade cleaning wipes!

  407. My favourite tip for a clean bathroom is to keep a supply of sanitizing wipes available and wipe down all non porous surfaces each day.

  408. The best tip I have is use vinegar and baking soda to clean the stainless sinks. It works great. Also keep a tooth brush under the sink to clean all the joints around the taps.

  409. My best tip would be to give yourself time to clean. When you rush, it seems to be more over whelming. Take your time and try to have fun doing it, maybe put on some music.

  410. My favorite cleaning tip is to use a dish scrubber on your toilet! It’s a lot smaller and easier to use!

  411. My favorite cleaning tip is to do a little bit everyday so that it never piles up.

  412. We have 2 sets of stairs in our house. On the back steps, I have a neat custom basket that is cut out on one side to fit to the steps. I leave it there all the time for stuff that needs to go upstairs. As simple as it sounds, everything that goes up tends to make it up instead of accum,ulating on other things downstairs until someone takes it up.

  413. My cleaning tip is to use natural cleaners for deep cleaning so you don’t have all those harmful chemicals roaming the air.

  416. I put a drop of essential oil in my wash instead of using fabric softener and it comes out soft and smelling wonderful and its completely natural

  417. One of my favorite cleaning tips is to go with every day household items, like vinegar and baking soda. Don’t waste money buy commercial products.

  418. Organizing tip: Keep your large “Temptation Cat Treats’ plastic container once it’s empty- it’s wonderful for storing dry cat food, keeps the kibble fresh longer than the bags they’re sold in.

  419. A Cleaning tip that I use it to take it one room at a time! Don’t start any other room until that room is completely done!

  421. I have been discovering the joy of using vinegar in place of laundry softer in my my wash.

  422. My favorite cleaning tip is using newspapers on glass, instead of paper towels. That prevents streaks on things.

  423. I keep up on my house each day by taking only a few minutes to clean or organize. Then I don’t feel overwhelmed on “cleaning day” because the house has not been neglected all week.

  424. I use old toothbrushes for detail scrubbing like grout lines in my tile floor before they are disposed of for good. Get one more use from them.

  425. The quickest clean for my microwave is to put a bowl of water in it and heat it for 5-6 minutes, then let it sit for a few minutes so the steam can loosen any food bits on the walls and top. I wipe everything down with wet paper towels with very little effort.

  426. I unwrap my toilet paper from its wrappings and stack the rolls up in a basket in the linen closet as soon as I get them from the grocery store. They take up less space that way!

  429. Keep everything put away in it’s usual place. It gets too hectic when things are out of place.

  430. My best tip is to keep my family involved! The more they can pick up after themselves, the easier my job is!

  431. When cleaning a stain on carpet, I find that vinegar and baking soda paste worked in with fingers, does a great job!

  432. I like using bins with chalk board fronts so I reuse the bins again when they are empty.

  433. Always wipe down sinks after you use them. Wring out soap and water between uses of sponges. Bacteria can grow quickly.

  435. My favorite tip is something I tell my kids every day – if you get it out, put it up. Put things away after use…every time.

  437. To give a plexiglass shower door a really good cleaning and to remove the built up soap scum, scrub the door with a slightly moist dryer sheet. Works like a charm.

  439. One of my organizing tips is if you have the room in your linen closet or bathroom closet using plastic containers from the dollar store. They come in all sizes and colors and can store items that are small and also keep larger items totally organized..

  440. My cleaning tip is to put on awesome songs and double it as an aerobic workout!

  442. My favorite cleaning tip is to listen to audiobooks while cleaning. It doesn’t make the job go any faster but it makes the time spent cleaning more enjoyable.

  443. I use small battery motion detection lights in dark cupboards, it keeps you from just throwing things in and helps to keep the area clean, and when you do lose something in the back it helps to find it, but they turn off when the door is closed.

  444. I like to do a thorough cleaning one room at a time once a week and I also use small totes and containers to keep things neat and organized. Thanks so very much for the chance!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  446. my tip it to get a handheld steamer…it does most of the work for you, and without chemicals and toxins. the steam gets in all the nooks and crannies, and breaks down tough stains. I use it high and low and everywhere in between!

  447. I always, always have a bottle of white vinegar. I use it to freshen the kitchen by either putting a splash on the stove or a half cup in the microwave for 30 seconds, cutting into food odors.

  448. i am not the person to go to for cleaning tips LOL but i do try to tackle one room every day, rather than the entire house on one day because that is too much work!

  449. I use the hanging shelves that slide onto shelves to put small items in pantry so they easily found. Small cans, pouches, small boxes get lost in the pantry so easily, this makes them easy to find.

  450. I like using vinegar in my window cleaner to help stop streaking and having 5 kids my tip is to keep up all the time. If you get behind, too difficult to get it all caught back up and clean

  451. Cleaning and organizing is something that I struggle with. My tip is to tackle a room each day. That way you never get too far behind and overwhelmed.

  453. I spend 15 minutes as soon as I get home tidying up “hot spots” that attract a lot of clutter, that way cleaning on Friday when I vacuum, etc. isn’t so bad.

    • My tip is when I get out of my bath I use the wash rag and clean my laboratory and my toilet and get all the dust off the toilet every day after I shower this way it’s done and I have no cleanup and prizes if company comes over and it’s always clean for me and my husband

  458. A place for everything and everything in its place, has been the best advice to stay organized for me. I don’t end up with 12 bottles of lotion because there is no surprise bottle in bedrooms or behind my make up or cleaning supplies.

  460. My favorite cleaning tip is to use baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and a little laundry detergent as a paste to scrub on and get out ring-around-the-collar in white shirts.

  461. I keep a sponge in the shower so when I am done washing my hair and waiting for my conditioner to set/work its magic, I scrub for a minute or so…that way I don’t have a long scrub session at any given time!

  462. My dishwasher broke so whenever I’m cooking I do any or all of my dishes each day so they don’t build up at one time.

  464. I give my kids certain responsibilities that they carry out weekly and I try to do a little every day so as not to get overwhelmed.

  465. My tip for spring cleaning is to declutter first and don’t try to do too many things at once or you’ll get overwhelmed.

  467. I don’t really have any tips. For me it’s is usually a mad dash to get chores done because I am just so busy all of the time.

  468. My favorite tip is for the shower doors I have a special shelf for a magic eraser and I use one of the dishes cleaners where you put dish soap in the handle that has a scrub pad on the end. Fill with dawn dish soap and vinegar. After shower last person scrubs sower walls and doors then rinses with hot water. Shower doors stay clean no soap marks magic eraser for when kids take bath tub ring washes off with ease

  469. the grandkids have their own cup and toothbrush at my house,,different colors for each one so everyone knows what color is theirs

  470. Clean as you go. Put items back where you got them right away. If you’re going toput something down anyway, put it where it belongs.

  471. I use eyeglass wipes to clean my glasses, iPhone and IPad several times a day.

  472. My favorite tip is whatever any family member uses put it back where it belongs after use.

  473. This is a new product for me! I need to get some. My favorite tip from your article is to teach your kids simple tasks like rinsing the sink and hanging up towels to help simplify cleaning.

  475. I listen to music while cleaning. Using upbeat music makes me feel more motivated.

  477. I always clean as I go.I also do different household tasks on different days that way weekends are free.

  478. I clean up the kitchen while the food is cooking so that once we’re full, there’s less to clean up.

  480. I clean one area of the house each day. This way nothing gets left out, and cleaning is quick.

  482. I keep decorative baskets in the family room and all the clutter that accumulates during the day gets put into them. At night it gets put away.

  488. One of my favorite cleaning tips, use disinfected wipes everyday on counter tops, door knobs, controllers, remotes and in the bathroom. This helps keeps germs and heavy dirt at bay, so weekly cleaning can go much quicker 🙂

  489. To clean a glass stove top, make a paste of baking soda and water and scrub with a sponge—works great and doesn’t cost a fortune!

  490. Clean shower walls and door with a microfiber cloth after each time it is used. Apply a light coating of lemon oil periodically to avoid build up of soap scum build up.

  491. Here is an easy way to keep my oven clean. Keep oven clean by lining the bottom with a nonstick ovenliner. It can be wiped with a paper towel, put in the dishwasher, and reused over and over. This keeps my oven from getting baked on food from sticking.

  494. One of my favorite tips is to use a mixture of vinegar and water to clean hardwood floors.

  495. One of my favorite cleaning tips it to make your own grout cleaner at home. It’s better for your grout than most store-bought cleaners that contain bleach.

  496. We spent two years decluttering our house before we moved. Now that we don’t have so much stuff, it is so much easier to clean because you don’t have to move 150 things every time we want to dust or vacuum.

  499. My favorite cleaning tip is honestly to clean as I go. It’s too hard to just let it all pile up and spend all weekend cleaning my house. I keep cleaning products all around the house so they are easy to find.

  500. Loved the tip on the magnetic strip in the medicine cabinet for items such as tweezers…..I (mostly the kids) loose my tweezers monthly and the infamous saying… I put them back in the drawer is always the answer. As for a cleaning tip… I use old tooth brushes to clean my base boards 🙂

  501. My favorite organization tip is to use self-adhesive plastic hooks to hang plastic wrap and aluminum foil from the preformed holes on the sides of the box.

  503. Hire someone? No i am only half kidding. I loved to keep antibacterial wipes in each room so i can grab, clean and throw away

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