One of my favorite things to keep on hand are the Clorox Wipes.  These are great for the bathrooms and kitchen.  I know that my boys won’t ‘deep clean’ their bathroom and that I’m much more likely to get them to grab a wipe and sweep it across the sink or toilet.   I make sure to keep some in the kitchen too.  I usually use them after my counters have been cleaned with a washcloth.  It’s like a quick swipe across the counters, with the Clorox wipes, gives me a sanitized clean feeling all over!  Some other favorite uses are for the door knobs, refrigerator doors, and remotes.

I also love Pine-Sol.  Not only is it great for your floors, it’s also great in your sink. Yes, in your sink y’all.  Clean your sink with it and poor a little extra down the drain right before company arrives.  It smells great!!

Some more things you should have done before the hoards of friends & family start coming:

• Clean the microwave!  Someone will want to use at some point, I guarantee it!
• Sharpen your knives.  You’ll be using them for all that cooking and will save you time by having it done ahead of time.
• Safety check your home.   Who knows what could happen during the hustle & bustle of cooking in the kitchen!
• Clean out your fridge!  Make room for the food!

Aside from your regular cleaning, I recommend washing your bedding and towels so that they’ll be clean for your guests.   Stock up on paper goods; plates, towels, and toilet paper.  Be sure to clean all rooms of your home because you never know who will go where, looking for what.

What are some things you do to prepare your home for the holidays and what are some of your favorite products to use? Mine include the two above, Dixie plates, Glad trash bags, Angel Soft toilet paper, and Brawny paper towels. Has anyone ever used Surf detergent??

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I was asked to review and while I would normally decline a toilet cleaning product, I just had to say yes because I know how bad our toilets can get thanks to 4 fellas who think they rule the roost around here.   I’ve always wanted to try them but seem to forget every time I’m in town.

The head swivels, they kill 99.9% of germs, and they’re disposable.  What else is there to say folks.  I love them and have already tossed out my old, germ breeding toilet brush and holder for the toilet wand kit.

If you’ve never tried them, you should and if you’re cheap, print a $5 off coupon. In fact, print it twice ’cause that’s what you’re allowed to do.

If you’re a real cheapo, you can enter to win one of three that I’m giving away thanks to Clorox, where you can find other cool info about their products and even enter to win other cool grand prizes.

TO ENTER

Leave a comment telling me what you currently use to clean your toilet with and whether or not you’ve ever tried the toilet wand.

This ends on October 18th.  Good luck!

P.S. Be sure to check out the twitter party where you can win 3 Clorox Toilet Wand Kits and (1) $100 Visa GC for a Bathroom Makeover. It all happens on Oct 23rd from 10-11pm EST.