Bathroom Appeal

Sanitize

Bathrooms help homes sell. Make sure these rooms look and smell sanitized. Remove all stains in the bowl and tub. If stains can't be removed, replace it or resurface it.

Sparkling Sink

The sink and sink handles should sparkle. Repair leaking faucets. Remove any stains in the grout, sink edges, or around the fixture. Keep toiletries in the drawers instead of on the counter.

Brighten the Bowl

Thoroughly clean the toilet bowl. Replace the seat if it is damaged or worn. Drop a commercial bowl cleaner in the tank - but stay away from blue.

Towels

Hang clean and matching towels. Inexpensive bathroom sets can add charm and appeal.

Shower Curtain

When showering, pull the curtain back for a larger looking room. Put the shower curtain in the washing machine with warm water and a 1/2 cup each of detergent and baking soda and toss in two large bath towels. Add a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. Do not machine dry; simply re-hang.

Caulking

Check and repair caulking around the bathtub and shower.

Light Bulbs

Wash the vanity light bulbs. Clean the corners of the mirrors. Organize your medicine chest.

Medications

Remove and narcotics or other prescription drugs and keep them in a bedroom drawer or locked cabinet.

Shining Vanity

Remove everything from the vanity. Toothbrushes, hairdryers, razors, and brushes are all a turn-off to prospective buyers.

Clean Underneath

Clean the baseboards and under the cabinet. Wash the throw rugs and used towels more frequently to remove odors.

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