Anytime you invite company into your home, your bathroom is at risk of being exposed. A dirty or cluttered bathroom can leave a sour first impression of your home. Make sure your bathroom is clean, organized and is something that you can be proud of.

Start with a deep clean. Take everything out of your bathroom and scrub everything from the shower, to the faucet, to the floors to start completely fresh.

Aside from getting rid of bacteria and dirt, it is important to cut down on clutter as well. Before you bring your toiletries, towels and other miscellaneous things back in, go through them and get rid of anything you don’t use on a regular basis.

For many, bathroom cabinet spaces are oftentimes neglected. They become a catchall for travel-size toiletries, expired teeth whitening strips, cold medicine and extra toothbrushes. It’s not necessary to get rid of all these things, but it is important to organize them. The key to organization in these areas is containers! Giving everything a specific place will make it so much easier to keep everything in order. It will also keep you from buying something you may think you are out of, but is really just buried among the clutter.

Deep cleaning your bathroom might seem like a daunting task. It’s OK to start small. Start by throwing away anything expired or any medications you might not need anymore. You can also make it a goal to clean one major thing (i.e. toilet, floor or shower) per day.

Don’t let a dirty bathroom take away from your beautiful home.