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Bathroom Organization and Cleaning Tips

Bathroom organization and cleaning tips for your home's busiest, most space-challenged room.

Since ultra-organized kids is an oxymoron, you'll need both  simple organizing systems and cleaning routines so the whole family can be a part of the solution.

Get started organizing the area under the sink to free up space. Once surfaces begin to reappear, it's time to begin organizing all the items you use there daily.

And don't forget sufacee cleaning while you're at it. These include the toilet, tub and shower and getting rid of mold and mildew.

If this space-crunched space needs a bit more than a good surface buffing or reorganization, you'll find some great remodeling ideas to get you started at Remodeling-Houses.info.

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Cleaning with Vinegar. Here's how to incorporate vinegar into your bathroom cleaning routine.

A Home for Every Thing These simple tips can help control and corral every little - and big - thing in the room.

The Cleaning Basics How to keep the powder room clean and sanitary.

How to Clean Combs and Brushes Easy ways to sanitize the family's hairbrushes and combs.

A Well-Stocked Guest Bath Be sure to include these pampering essentials to help your overnight guest feel at home.

Safety Rules Essential rules for keeping kids safe from the various hazards presented by the bath and kitchen.

Salvaging Sink Area Space If you've run out of places to put your toothbrush, it's time to reorganize the sink area so that it's once again presentable - and convenient to use on busy mornings.

The Shared Morning Schedule Kids sharing a bathroom? These tips will bring sanity back to the morning get-out-the-door-to-school routine.

How Long Make Up Lasts This beauty products timetable makes it a cinch to know when to keep - or when to toss and replace mascara, lip gloss, foundation and more.

Spiffing Up Storage Areas Short on storage space in the bathroom? These creative space-makers can help.

Family Cleaning Rules Get the family to pitch on cleaning day with these simple strategies.

Toilet Cleaning In 3 Easy Steps No one's favorite chore, but it's gotta be done. Here's how to do it right - and fast.

Tub and Shower Caulking: How to Do It Yourself in 4 Easy Steps Crumbling caulk can look dirty - even when you're diligent in keeping it clean.

Mastering the Medicine Cabinet This tiny space can get cluttered quickly, allowing over the counter and prescription medications to expire. Here's how to master mom's mini medical central.

Mold-Busting 101 Get rid of this unsightly interloper before it gets a toehold with these easy removal tips.

Toilet Trouble: How to Fix a Back Up Yourself When the bowl water begins rising, a back-up is likely the culprit. Forgo an expensive repair visit and do it yourself - easily.

Decorating the Smallest Room in the House Little designer touches can make a big difference in this room's overall appeal - and they're surprisingly inexpensive and easy.

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About the Author

Tara Aronson is a native Californian. Having grown up in San Diego, she studied journalism and Spanish to pursue a career in newspaper writing. Tara, whose three children - Chris, Lyndsay, and Payne - are the light of her life, now lives and writes in Los Angeles. She also regularly appears on television news programs throughout the U.S.