Things You Didn't Know You Should Clean — and How to Clean Them

For slow drains, don't call a plumber. Instead, whip out a FlexiSnake Drain Weasel Hair Clog Tool ($10) and stick it into the drain. Rotate its handle, and it'll slide around the parts of the pipe you can't reach; lift it out, and be delighted/horrified by the hair clumps and general grossness that are no longer impeding your flow. (Pro tip: Multitask by filling a plastic bag with vinegar and securing it over your showerhead. While you tackle the toilet, the vinegar will eat away at soap scum and scale. A cleaner bathroom is closer than you think!)