Outsmart bathroom grime fast!

Try these smart strategies to tackle even the dirtiest spots with minimal effort—and maximum results

- ANN GREEN

De-gunk a showerhead with a vinegar soak

Lime and calcium can clog your showerhead. To dissolve buildup, simply fill a plastic bag with white vinegar, secure it around the head with a rubber band and let it soak overnight to give the vinegar time to work, says Jacqueline Stein, of HomeReimagined in Austin, Texas. “The vinegar will reach deep into the nozzles, lifting gunk.”

Erase toilet rings with a pumice stone