Caulk a Tub

Cracked and worn caulk in your bathroom can cause water damage as the water seeps into the walls. Well, it's easy to fix so you should do it as soon as possible.

1. Use a 5 in 1 tool, the pointed end of a bottle opener or a chisel to loosen and remove all of the worn sealant.

2. Then clean the entire area with a damp cloth and remove any dust and residue.

3. Fill the tub with water. If you caulk an empty tub, the normal weight that gets in and out of the tub every day will cause the seal to loosen more quickly. When the tub is full, let it sit for five minutes to settle.

4. Run a nice smooth bead of mildew resistant tub and tile caulk along the seam. Smooth the bead with the curved edge of an old spoon, an old playing card or even a wet finger. All you have to remember is to get a nice seal on the top and the bottom of the bead.

Shower Doors

Shower doors can save you the fussing around that can come with shower curtains and hooks, but they can be difficult to keep clean. Here are some easy tips to help with yours.

1. Soap scum and mineral deposits will come off of those doors easily with some laundry pre-wash spray. Just spray it on, wait a minute and wipe it off.

2. Baby oil can also help break through that hardened scum. Just put some on a wash cloth and scrub the door clean.

3. You can prevent that build-up from occurring in the first place by buffing the door with some lemon oil on a soft cloth.

4. To clean your shower door track, pour some vinegar onto the track to fill the space. Then scrub it with a bottle brush. Lay some towels outside the tub and pour some hot water into the track to flush out the vinegar.