BATHROOMS
Sorry, folks. As Cobb puts it, "Nothing gets used more, so every week you need to do a thorough cleaning." Obviously guest bathrooms that don’t get much use are the exception to this rule. Give them a monthly pass.
Daily
For sink area: "I wipe up mine daily with an all-purpose cleaner just to get the toothpaste and hairstyling residue off," says Cobb. Daily wiping up can spare you time and energy when you’re ready for your weekly blast.
Weekly
For mirrors: Keep a spray bottle filled with a homemade mixture of 50 percent rubbing alcohol and 50 percent water. "Never spray this directly onto your mirror, it can get behind the mirror and damage the finish. Instead, spray it onto your rag and wipe."
For glass shower doors: "Take lemon oil, spread it on, go over it with a scrubbing sponge and then go over it with a soapy sponge," says Cobb. Deposits and soap scum will come right off.
For your toilet: Here's Cobb’s craziest tip– sprinkle the sides of your bowl with a few teaspoons of Tang (yes, the breakfast drink mix). Let it sit, then brush and flush. The acetic acid in Tang cleans it out beautifully. "Even if you have a dog that drinks out of the toilet it won't hurt him, and it really works," she adds.
Quarterly
For a vinyl shower curtain: Throw the shower curtain in the washing machine with a few towels, a cup of white vinegar and your detergent, then air dry. It should be squeaky clean.
