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Get your booty in gear!
Grapefruit Tub Cleaner Instead of sponges wetted with chemicals, consider using a grapefruit. Its natural acids clean just as well, without irritating the skin, and gives a nice smell afterwards.
Coke in the Toilet Bowl. A classic trick of custodians all over the world, a dash of Coca-Cola (or any other soft drink) in your toilet bowl cleaning solution will greatly improve its effectiveness. The acid works wonder at removing stains; just remember to rinse with water application.
Petroleum Plunger Plug. A little petroleum jelly around the edge of your plunger will help it stick firmly in the toilet, giving it better suction and improving its lifespan.
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Hang An Extra Shower Curtain Rod. Tired of bottles, tubes, soap, and toys slipping off shelves and all over the shower floor? Easy fix! Buy another curtain rod and install it on the back wall of your shower and hang baskets from it. Everyone can have their own basket!
Magnet Strips for Bobby Pins. Bobby pins have an unfortunate tendency to just sort of be everywhere, except, of course, for when you need one. Attaching them to a weak magnetic strip pasted to your wall can save you time and frustration.
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Use Curtains To Highlight Your Tub. Boring bathroom? Step it up a notch by hanging curtains near the ceiling around your bathtub. It’ll instantly give a touch of class to an otherwise yawn-worthy bathroom.
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Spice Racks on the Walls. Spice racks are an easy, inexpensive way to organize your hair-care and other cosmetic products without wasting precious cabinet space.
Use Coat Hooks Instead of a Towel Bar. If you’re a bit of a germaphobe, want more organization, or just need a better look, try using coat hooks on a piece of crown molding instead of a normal towel bar. Everyone will have their own space!
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Bigger Mirrors for Brighter Light. Most bathrooms seem like they’re just a little bit too dark, which can be a pain when shaving or doing hair or makeup. A larger mirror will reflect more light, brightening the room.
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Roll Your Towels. To give yourself more storage space, roll your towels tightly instead of folding them.
Multiple Towel Rods. If you’re short on space, hang multiple towel rods on your door. It won’t take up any room but your whole family has towel space!
Add a Frame to Your Mirror. Class up your builder basic mirror with a frame around it. It’ll look like custom work for a fraction of the price!
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Do Not Disturb Bag. Nothing is more frustrating than having to go in public and the stall door lock is broken. Hang up a purse or other bag on the inside (hinge) edge of the door to keep the door from swinging freely.
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Tube Socks on the Toilet Seat. Everyone dreads the mid-winter, late night bathroom run for one reason alone–the dreadful feeling of cold porcelain on your rear. But if you just lay a pair of nice, soft tube socks on the sides of the toilet seat, you never have to feel that deathly chill again.
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Ladder as Towel Rack. If you’re renting and can’t put holes in the wall, but need more storage space, use a thrifted ladder as your towel rack. It can store plenty of clean and dirty towels and can be painted to match your decor!
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