When it comes to scouring the house, we get the gold star. Shamefully, the same can’t be said of our make-up drawer.

But now that we’ve discovered a new sanitizer for our brushes, we’re on the right road. Used by ‘the pretty department’ on star-studded shows like Nip/Tuck and Pushing Daisies,  BeautySoClean’s Conditioning Brush Cleanser ($15) dissolves make-up residue, banishes bacteria, and keeps our tools in tip top shape.

Next, we’re tackling behind the fridge.

Available at Murale, 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal, 514-875-1593, www.beautysoclean.com