Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: I try to keep the main bathroom in our home as neat as possible in case any unexpected visitors come over. A few minutes after their arrival, I usually excuse myself to use the ladies’ room to check it. If the sink or toilet needs a little wiping down, I keep a small, store brand or generic box of baby towelettes underneath the sink to do a quick, disposable job.

This does not replace my regular cleaning of the bathroom. - S.A., El Paso, Texas

Your quick-cleaning hint is good for busy families and people who need to “top clean” the bathroom. Thank you for writing. - Heloise: xxxx