They wipe down the bathroom sink
Edie cleans her bathroom sink every time she uses it. “Cleaning the bathroom sink several times a day may sound silly, but when you start wiping it down after every use, you will instantly see what a big difference it makes,” she says. “Toothpaste, makeup and hard water builds up daily.” Grab a damp paper towel or a cotton round and wipe down the faucet handles, the sink basin, and the top of the vanity around the sink. If you have time, spritz the mirror with a quick wipe of glass cleaner to erase messy-looking fingerprints. Check out the ways you’re cleaning your bathroom wrong.
They sanitize heavily trafficked surfaces
It may seem excessive to clean your remote control every day, but this little piece of technology can be one of the most forgotten germ collectors in the house. “With so many people handling the remote, there are no limits to how much dirt can end up on it, from chip crumbs and sticky fingers to hairs and oils from our skin,” Edie says. You can use a drop of dish soap on a damp cotton cloth or an antiseptic wipe. Housecleaning expert Diane Regalbuto, owner of Betty Likes to Clean in Philadelphia and South Jersey, also suggests wiping down other items that get a lot of use. “Sanitize door handles, home phones (if you have them), light switches, coffee pot, tea pot, and the refrigerator door—they are filled with bacteria,” she says. See how vinegar can clean your house from top to bottom.
They build in extra time for tidying
Regalbuto says that extra time allows her to clean up, collect herself, and get the kids out the door in an organized manner. “I start the night before with loading the dishwasher or getting kids to load it, so in the morning I can unload it,” she says. “Doing a little planning can keep things rolling along and prevent tasks from getting backed up (read: piles of dishes in the sink).
