Shower areas are very different to clean than other areas of the home because most are wet or damp a majority of the time. The market is full of shower tile cleaning products including do it yourself sprays, automatic sprayers, and even steam machines. There are many ways in which to clean the shower area but you can greatly decrease how often you have to clean your shower by simply keeping it dry. Keep a squeegee near the shower are so you can squeegee the water down to the drain after each use. Using a squeegee will also reduce the appearance of water drop stains on your tiling. It only takes a few seconds to squeegee an entire shower area and it can easily reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning your shower area each month by at least half.
When you do have to clean your shower, you can opt to use regular household tile and grout cleaning products like Mr. Clean, Tilex, and even bleach based products. You should however, never use abrasive products and brushes to clean your shower tiling because they could cause damage to your tiles and grout. If you are having trouble keeping your grout clean, try using a toothbrush to clean it with a baking soda paste or with a bleach product. Baking soda paste consists of a little bit of baking soda mixed with water. The paste works well for white grout and stubborn stains on tile. If all else fails, the market is full of stronger or commercial strength cleansing products which are intended for tough cleaning jobs. If you do choose to use a commercial grade product, make sure you follow the packaging instructions fully because many require that you use protective gloves, mask, and even glasses in order to apply safely.
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30 Dec 2009
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One excellent way to add style and character to your home is with large area rugs. They’re a beautiful accessory for any home and with so many different options available you can find a style to go with any décor. The key to using large area rugs to enhance your décor is placement. These rugs are normally used in dinning rooms, living rooms and large bedrooms. Since they cover a large portion of the floor, where you place them is very important to achieve the best look.
When deciding where to place the rugs in your home the following tips can help:
· Large area rugs placed in bedrooms don’t need to be centered but having an equal amount of space left uncovered on at least two sides is recommended.
· When placed in a dinning room, only the table and chairs should be on the rug. However, keep in mind, the rug should be large enough to allow room for the chairs to be slid back far enough for you to get in and out of them comfortably without them sliding off the edge. Here’s a bonus tip, Momeni rugs look fantastic in dinning rooms.
· If you plan to place the rug near a door, make sure there is enough clearance between the bottom of the door and the floor for it to open smoothly.
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26 Dec 2009
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Bathrooms are one of the most used rooms of the home, not only having to meet the practical and aesthetic needs of ourselves but also those of our guests. So having a bathroom that’s a pleasure to be in as well as functional is worth the effort.
You want to design the bathroom according to its use.
If it’s a child’s bathroom, then just a simple, basic plan is needed, nothing too exotic or hard to clean. A large amount of water gets splashed onto floors in these rooms, so simply designed vinyl flooring would be best – something that’s easy to clean and non-slip. A basic bathtub/shower with a basic toilet and sink is all that is needed in this room. Bright colors add a cheery tone to the room that children enjoy.
For your own bathroom, you may want to be more self indulgent and have a spa bath installed or use expensive, more exotic tiles and fittings. You could even get a television and stereo set fitted into the upper wall, so you can luxuriate in your spa bath and listen to some soothing music or watch your favourite show.
For older folk you want to be mindful of the fittings you use, making sure they are non -slip and functional. You’ll need to have good lighting in the area, sturdy hand railings fitted in appropriate places and a curb-less shower installed.
19 Dec 2009
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Every home has glass in it, whether it’s wine glasses or lemonade glasses, punch bowls or flower vases. There are many different products for cleaning glass on the market, but some of them are too abrasive and will actually do damage to glassware. Here are a few tips to help you keep the glass in your house cleaner and brighter using only natural products, rather than the abrasiveness of some commercial glass cleaning products available.
1. If ammonia doesn’t get rid of a chemical build up in your glassware, smear the glass surface with Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and leave overnight, or longer. Then wipe off and wash clean.
2. Methylated spirits rubbed on the outside panes of your windows will make them shine in a way you’ve never seen before. It will also bring out the iridescence to produce a blaze of sparkle and color.
3. Many people have reported having great results cleaning their glass using toothpaste. I wouldn’t like to recommend any particular brand, so try a few and expect good results.
4. Efferdent tablets, which are used for cleaning dentures, are very effective in cleaning glassware. They contain a solid form of peroxide, which performs the cleaning part. Fill your glass with water and add two tablets. Let stand for an hour or so and rinse out.
5. Citric acid will clean glass and make it shine. To produce a concentrated solution, reduce pure lemon juice in a saucepan on the stove to half its volume. Use the cooled liquid on stubborn spots, letting it lie on the surface for at least an hour, then wipe off.
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12 Dec 2009
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