Shower Doors are a fantastic bathroom accent. Glass adds class and elegance to any bathroom, especially when it is sparkling clean. There are recommended ways to clean glass shower doors that will maintain sparkle and shine.
The number one recommended product for cleaning shower doors is Comet Bathroom Cleaner. Comet has developed a spray on liquid that is non-abrasive. This is especially important for glass, vinyl, and metal components of a shower door. It is a spray on liquid that is easy to apply and wipe off.
When using comet bathroom cleaner it is important to give the product time to work. Soap scum is a heavy buildup that comes from the talc in bar soap. Let the product set in and then scrub with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. By switching to a liquid soap, soap scum build up can be greatly reduced.
Another important cleaning technique for shower doors is to squeegee after showering. It removes excess moisture from the shower and avoids water spots that can be difficult and almost impossible to remove. A plastic squeegee is best because metal could damage a shower.
A shower door should be cleaned weekly to maintain optimum cleanliness and shine. Frequent cleanings and use of the squeegee will reduce the need for heavy cleaning and scrubbing.
In order to keep your shower door looking as good as new, take important cleaning measures from the beginning. Only use the recommended cleaning products, and follow the instruction. A squeegee is a shower door’s best friend, and should be included in any bathroom cleaning kit. Protect a beautiful bathroom accent and keep it clean.
2 Apr 2010
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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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Buying bathroom suites is an exciting opportunity to make your bathroom look modern and like something from a catalogue. Of course if you’re in a big family this pristine new look is unlikely to last very long, but while it does you can be sure to impress guests and family members and enjoy a life of luxury.
The first thing to choose is the colour, and here white bathroom suites tend to come up trumps. The advantages of white bathroom suites are that they help the room to look more spacious and ‘clean’ (something you always want to promote in the bathroom) and achieve the modern minimalistic look that is currently so popular. The downsides to white bathroom suites are that they can be slightly trickier to maintain, and show mould and dirt more easily. Alternative options that will still give the fairly modern look are grey, wooden or silver – cream and green should generally be avoided as they look old fashioned and are only really at home in the houses of retired pensioners. White bathroom suites remain the top favourite however and as long as they can occasionally rubbed down with some bathroom mousse they’ll sparkle like no others.
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23 Oct 2009
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I recently moved into an apartment with two bathrooms. The second bathroom was a smaller one, and it didn’t have a shower. My larger one had a shower and I didn’t plan to do any work to it, so I ultimately decided that a small bathtub could be the way to go. I still needed to do some planning to make everything fit, and I learned a lot along the way.
With that in mind, I’d like to offer you some advice based on my experience so that I can share what I learned in my efforts to find the best small bath for my room.
One way you can go about things is to place your bath tub in the corner of your bathroom. People usually think of their tub as a unit that should go against the wall, traveling the length of the bathroom. This isn’t entirely necessary and there are many smaller bathtubs that fit conveniently within the corners of any bathrooms. You’ll find that your space can be more optimized via this means and you’ll end up with some great results to show for it.
Another way you can go about things is by building a bathtub with a seat. While it’s definitely enjoyable to lay down while taking a bath, it’s not at all necessary. There are many models that now come with a seat on one end, allowing you to fill the water to a comfortable and relaxing level while you sit.
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5 Aug 2009
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