When it's time to give the bathroom a good cleaning, do it right after a hot, steamy shower. With a layer of steam on mirrors, faucets and countertops, you can use the moisture to your time-saving advantage by wiping it down with a microfiber towel. The microfibers will use the mist to cling onto dirt and germs, and it'll absorb right into the towel and leave a streak-free finish. Grout in shower tiles can be sprayed with white vinegar, which will work with the hot residual water to make scrubbing the shower a breeze. 

Seeing reusable shopping bags at the grocery store or farmers market has become the norm. But as more of us reuse and reuse the bags, it's important to make sure the bags that carry food home stay clean and healthy. Washing reusable bags helps prevent things like yeast and bacteria from growing inside and cross-contaminating your food. Ripstop nylon bags are the ideal choice; they can be washed in hot water, and if they get a tear, the hole will literally heal itself and stop ripping. Choose different-colored nylon bags to separate seafood, meat and produce.

Air filters are needed components for almost all heating and cooling systems to capture dirt, dust, bacteria and other debris to keep the indoor air quality of your home healthy. But traditional disposable filters -- which are made from a polyester fiber -- are not recyclable and need to be replaced often. If throwing away filters concerns you, consider investing in reusable filters. While the reusable ones cost 10 times more upfront, they can last several years, which will help you recoup the investment. Reusable air filters are washable and just need to be thoroughly dry before being put back into your heating/cooling system.