A small amount of car wax applied to the mirror, left to dry, then buffed with a soft cloth keeps it from fogging up after a hot shower. The same trick works on an oven range top, making spills much easier to wipe away.
Five Simple Tricks for a Cleaner, More Organized Bathroom
The bathroom is often the one room in the house where real privacy happens, so it's worth making the time spent there as easy and convenient as possible. A few small tricks go a long way.
Defog the Mirror With Car Wax
Add Extra Shower Storage
A second shower curtain rod installed toward the back of the shower gives a spot to hang a shower caddy, creating plenty of extra storage space, even enough for separate caddies for the whole family.
Clear a Moldy Showerhead With Vinegar
Soaking a showerhead in distilled vinegar, either in a bucket if it's detachable or in a vinegar-filled plastic bag secured with rubber bands if it's not, clears away mold and hard-water buildup.
Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
Old toothbrushes are handy for all kinds of small cleaning jobs, from scrubbing grout in the bathroom or kitchen to cleaning jewelry.
Polish Fixtures With Toothpaste
A little toothpaste and an old toothbrush, scrubbed onto faucets, fixtures, chrome, and stainless steel and then rinsed off, leaves them with a noticeably brighter shine.
Got a handy tip of your own?
Reply and let us know, we love hearing your tips.
This edition is part of the Genius House Hacks archive: 20+ years of tips, rebuilt from the original Handy Hints newsletter. Browse more hacks →