Healthy Habit: Wash your hair...and your shower

 

After having kids, I started the weekly habit of cleaning the shower when I washed my hair. Not only is it a time saver, but honestly....it reduces stress. Which then makes me happy.

I don't have certain days or a system to doing housework but I'm trying to be better about that honestly. The other day my husband and I were talking that we should just hang up a calendar so we all know that a certain day is a certain task.  We might try it, at least for those less frequent chores. But it's hard as a mom because there are chores to do daily such as: 

• Wipe counters
• Vacuum crumbs
• Laundry (one load a day keeps the piles away!)
• and any random clean of spills, mud, dog puke, etc. 

By the time those tasks are done, who wants to add one more thing?!  I have to trick myself into completing other chores. For example, set alarms for speed cleans. Or fill a basket with all the random items and then deliver the "goods" to the proper place.

But the best trick I've found is pairing a chore with another task. So on the day I wash my hair, I know I also clean the shower.  

Making healthy habits like this are game changers to reducing stress in life. I'd find myself grumpy when I'd walk into the bathroom only to see the soap scrum staring at me. That would snowball into the "who's turn is it?" and "I just can't do it all" thoughts.  Not healthy.

So I've found the easiest way to clean the shower and reduce stress. And I can say that I just feel more accomplished when the shower is glistening clean. 

What are Mr. Clean Magic Erasers?

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are durable cleaning pads that scrub off (or erase) tough soap scum, grime, and residue.  They are said to erase 3x more soap scum than an all purpose spray cleaner.

They work beautifully on our shower fixture which is primarily glass. And the scent is yummy-- it leaves the bathroom smelling clean but not like harsh chemicals.

How do you use Magic Erasers?

Just add water to the cleaning pad and squeeze to activate the built in cleaner. 

There's no need to rinse the surface after, although I do on the bottom of the shower where we stand. I also wear a glove when using the eraser just to avoid contact with the cleaner. These are both just personal preferences. 

Why is it important to clean your shower?

• A clean shower improves your health. Imagine mold buildup which can be harmful to breathe in, especially for those with breathing problems. And bacteria, viruses and pathogens can live on surfaces so it's essential to wipe down bathroom surfaces at least once a week to avoid illness.
• You've tackled a task! Completing a task can then carry positive energy on to other tasks around the house throughout the day
• Less mess is less stress.  I've found this to be true especially after having kids.
• It just looks better which makes you feel better 

I love the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers made specifically for the bath in the shower but use all magic erasers for various tasks around the house. Look for them in the cleaning aisle at Target/Walmart, grocery stores and even Hardware stores. 

Check out their website to learn more about the products as well as tips and how to's.

I'd love to know-- how do you clean your shower? Have I convinced you that it is just as easy as washing your hair? ;)