This post is adapted from a concept I read (and inadvertently was already a believer in) from FlyLady.net. FlyLady, a cleaning/clutter and organization blogger, is a big proponent of taking five minutes of your time to shine your kitchen sink. Even if you don't do anything else, this will give your sinks (and the rooms they live in) an impression of being sparkly and clean - distracting your visitors from other messes you might not have time to clean up. It also gives you a sense of accomplishment, and might encourage you to spend another five minutes tidying up. At the risk of sounding like an infomercial, there's all kinds of cleaning wipes you can buy - for wood, tile, glass, and counter-tops (Check out Real Simple's cleaning wipes review for more info). I LOVE the all purpose cleaning/disinfecting wipes from Target - I'd provide a link but they don't seem to be listed online. They're cheap (only $2.49 for a whole roll!) and work great for sinks and counter-tops. I keep a tube of these cleaning wipes under the sink in my kitchen and bathroom, and in less than five minutes I get rid of all those toothpaste & water splashes, shine my sink and have my kitchen and bathroom looking brand new. It's amazing what a difference it makes! For those of you feeling more adventurous, they work for the toilet too...