Funny how a perfectly serviceable room-say your guest bathroom-takes on a whole new light with the impending visit of your sister-in-law (the Martha Stewart of the family). Suddenly you notice that the curtains are faded, the walls are dingy, the cabinets cluttered - not to mention the state of the toilet and shower. Rather than leaving town and canceling your holiday plans, here are some quick fixes that will impress even the most discriminating guest.
From Drab to Fab: The cheapest and easiest way to freshen up the bathroom is with a coat of paint. To control mold, you may want to buy a paint product made specifically for bathrooms or add a fungicide to your paint (available at most paint and hardware stores). As far as color, think about the room's lighting and how the hue will be reflected in the bathroom mirror (applying makeup to skin that looks like it has a green tinge might not be the effect you're after).
Open and Shut Case: Time to prepare your bathroom cabinet for prying eyes. So clear and clean accordingly. Since heat and humidity can degrade drugs, with or without guests, your medicine chest should be a medicine-free zone. (Instead, store medicines in a cool, dry place like a bedroom drawer or a hall closet).
Stocked and Stacked: Think upscale bed and breakfast when prepping for guests. Use decorative containers or baskets to display sample-sized toiletries and soaps. If you're short on closet space, go for the spa-look by rolling bath towels and stacking them in a basket or on an open shelf. Add a bit of life with fresh flowers or a humidity-friendly plant.
Maid Service Minus the Maid: Once you've prepared the room to pass muster, keep it that way without adding more cleaning time to your busy schedule. You'll love the way Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel keeps your toilet bowl fresh and clean for up to a week. Just use the dispenser to stamp a gel disc under the toilet bowl rim and let it go to work. Each time the toilet is flushed a small amount of the concentrated gel whirls around the bowl, cleaning it and leaving a fresh scent behind. Take the same work-less approach cleaning the shower with Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner. After the last shower of the day, press the button to spray a penetrating cleaning formula that combines with the water in the shower to clean up soap scum, hard water spots and mold & mildew stains. The first sprayer does a 360 spin around your shower with a penetrating cleaner. Sprayer two targets the corners, breaking down grimy build-up. By delegating the bathroom dirty work to Scrubbing Bubbles, you'll be free to concentrate on more important issues-like how to prepare the perfect holiday meal and spend time with family.
