Three Bathroom Items You Should Be Cleaning More Often

Toothbrushes should be replaced every six months and cleaned in between; soaking one in a glass of hydrogen peroxide every couple of weeks kills off bacteria. Keeping toothbrushes out in the light rather than in a closed cabinet helps too, since darkness is a better breeding ground for bacteria.

Hairbrushes collect dirt, oil, and product buildup, so a regular wash matters. Swirling the head in a bowl of warm water with dish soap or shampoo, then using a few drops of shampoo and an old toothbrush to scrub the bristles and base, gets a brush properly clean.

A toilet brush needs more than a quick shake before going back in its holder. Rinsing it in the clean toilet water after use and letting it air dry before storing it keeps moisture from breeding bacteria in the holder.