The Cost of NOT Doing Home Maintenance: Free Home Maintenance Tips for The Bathroom

Posted on August 8th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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<p=”justify”>Now that you’ve spent the money on the home of your dreams, have you stopped to consider the cost of NOT doing home maintenance? You are putting your family at risk if you are not taking care of your home-both in terms of their safety and their health. Here are some free home maintenance tips that will keep your bathroom germ and worry free.

<p=”justify”> Recent headlines have alerted us to the cost of NOT doing home maintenance. The prevalence of toxic black mold has been found in old buildings, schools, and even the household bathroom because of a lack of household maintenance. We all know that we should clean the bathroom, but here are some free home maintenance tips that will help you avoid this dark problem.

<p=”justify”> Keeping your shower and bath tiles clean and dry are essential when you consider the cost of NOT doing home maintenance. Of course, when you shower, you will get the tub or shower wet, but one of the simple free home maintenance tips is to dry off the surfaces as soon as your step out. You can even make this fun for your children to do if you use a squeegee to accomplish this. Mold is caused by a buildup of moisture that then becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. By preventing the moisture, you can help to prevent the mold.

<p=”justify”> Of course, some of the surfaces are porous and will need special attention. This is where tile and grout cleaning tools can come in handy. These may include special brushes (Shower Track and Grout Brush) or in the form of heavy duty cleaning solutions (Tile and Grout Cleaner). The combination of these two kinds of tile and grout cleaning tools will help to clean the surfaces in and surrounding the shower and bath that may be harboring potential bacteria.

<p=”justify”>A little elbow grease is the best way to avoid the cost of NOT doing home maintenance. What you may want to consider is making up a schedule of when you will regularly clean the shower. Because many of the tile and grout cleaning tools can be dangerous to children, you will want to clean the areas yourself. You may also want to schedule a cleaning time that allows the area to be avoided for a while-maybe when the children are in school. If you have two bathrooms, you will want to do them on two different days to keep one ready for use. The fumes of some cleaners can be toxic, so you want to keep the area closed off and well-ventilated until the fumes have dissipated.

<p=”justify”>Gather the tile and grout cleaning tools and start with the tub or shower. You want to follow the directions on the package of cleaner and then use the brush to work in the chemicals. These chemicals prevent the cost of NOT doing home maintenance by killing any bacteria that may have built up or making an environment where it is difficult for bacteria to multiply. You will want to scrub at the tile grout especially since it is porous and bacteria can sink in.

<p=”justify”> Another area that might contribute to the cost of NOT doing home maintenance is the edges around the tub where it has been caulked. You want to make sure that you are using a disinfectant cleaner (Industrial Germicidal Cleaner) along these edges. Pools of water from water splashing or even the shower itself may settle there and cause mold and mildew as well. This mold and mildew may begin to spread and if left unchecked, you will have to replace the entire affected area.

<p=”justify”>You will then want to make sure that the grout or caulk around the sink is also clean. It is good to note that if you do notice any cracks or pieces missing in your grout, you will want to have them sealed. It’s when water gets through that mold can build up and begin to cause more severe damage to your bathroom. Call a professional to either patch up the holes in the caulk or grout, or replace it entirely.

<p=”justify”>When you consider the potential health effects on your family, the cost of NOT doing home maintenance seems too high to calculate or even consider. Take the time to keep your bathroom clean and well-maintained. Hopefully, these good habits will rub off on your children, and not any toxic mold.

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By Vincent Platania. Fuller Brush ProductsIn business since 1906, Fuller Brush has been offering families high-quality household products for nearly a century. Fuller Brush natural cleaning products are environmentally friendly. Visit <a href=” http://www.fuller-brush-products.com” rel=”nofollow”>http://www.fuller-brush-products.com

How to Keep Your Bathroom Looking Showroom Perfect

Posted on August 7th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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Those beautiful bathrooms you see in fancy kitchen and bath showroom stores that feature elegant crystal clear glass shower doors, polished fixtures, imported tile and marble always look spotlessly clean. How do they do it?

In your bath at home it’s probably a different story. Having unsightly water spots everywhere, like your glass shower doors, walls, fixtures, and mirrors, can leave your bath looking embarrassingly unpresentable all the time.

Well, believe it or not, there is an easy way to keep your bath looking “showroom-perfect” all the time. Best of all, it does not take the employment of a full-time cleaning staff or a huge amount of special effort. The trick is to squeegee the glass shower doors, tile, marble, and mirrors immediately after bathing, while the surfaces and you are still wet. The procedure takes just seconds and helps you avoid a huge cleanup job later. And, secret be known, it’s kind of fun ….no kidding!

The only thing you have to remember to do after squeegeeing is to leave the squeegee in the bath so it is handy to reach the next time you need it. I know what you are thinking….isn’t leaving an ugly industrial-looking squeegee in the bath kind of like trading one problem for another? No wants to leave an unattractive squeegee in the bath….right? No worry, there is one squeegee which has been specifically designed for the bath and it’s a beauty. It is known simply as the Cler?t Bath Squeegee. It is very unique in appearance - not the typical t-shape, janitorial-looking squeegees found everywhere - and it almost looks like a statue when stored in the bath because you can stand it on end. Very cool!

Let’s talk function: one swipe of the Cler?t Bath Squeegee shows why it was awarded the Gold Medal for Design Excellence and selected as Consumer Product Of The Year by the Industrial Designers Society of America. What’s really neat about this product is that unlike regular window type squeegees, it has two super-soft wiping blades that work on both flat and textured/contoured surfaces, providing incredible streak-free cleaning. In addition, its clever, compact form allows one to reach difficult corners. And last but not least, it has been ergonomically designed to reduce the strain on the hand and wrist.

So the next time you see one of those fancy bath setups you’ll know how they keep everything so clean! GA-003

About the Author

Al Hansen heads Cleret, Inc., where you can buy the best squeegees for your home, car, boat, and more online. Visit Cleret today at http://www.cleret.com/ to learn more about the squeegees’ unique design and to buy a set for yourself or a friend.
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Bathroom That Reflects Your Life Style

Posted on August 6th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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Bathroom That Reflects Your Life Style

Rooms inside of a home should have functional aspects, and if one room is designed for very specific functions, it is the bathroom. Every day incipient with a comfortable bathroom make the day full of life and cherished. A spacious bathroom with its elegance reflects your personality and lifestyle in a more flourished and furnished way.

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Bathroom That Reflects Your Life Style

Posted on August 6th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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Bathroom That Reflects Your Life Style

Rooms inside of a home should have functional aspects, and if one room is designed for very specific functions, it is the bathroom. Every day incipient with a comfortable bathroom make the day full of life and cherished. A spacious bathroom with its elegance reflects your personality and lifestyle in a more flourished and furnished way.

A bathroom is an oasis and it is required to enhance its look and feel with exquisite bathroom products like baths, bath screens, bath panels, showers, sanitaryware and radiators in purebathrooms.net. Take a step away from your hectic life style and find the heaven of relaxation in your luxurious bathroom of being a daylong hard work.

Know your bathroom preferences and com out of seek, gloomy, and greasy bathroom to a modern, sophisticated and luxurious bathroom that will illuminate your personality and lifestyle with purebathrooms.net

A dream bathroom is a combination of your dream bathroom suits that consists of wide range of bath accessories like bath screens, panels, glass basins, toilet seats, bathroom furniture that are built to suit your preferences with their huge varieties.

Bath screens are the synonyms of luxury that brings outstanding beauty to your luxury bathroom. Bath screen brings privacy as well as make bathing area more dry and spacious. We are happy to serve our customers with an ample range of bath screens by keeping our customer’s preferences and budgets in purebathrooms.net.

If you want your bathroom to be a decorative and designer bathroom then it should be best chosen among Novllini baths screen, Matki screens, Image bath screens, Sovereign bath screens, and Aquata bath screens to best match your loving and pleasant bathroom.

Day by day the bathrooms are depicted as the ever-changing styles with the rapid change in bathroom products as the choice and concept of bathroom is changing fast than faster.

Now in this modern world bathroom is evinced as the most sophisticated and luxurious place in a house rest of all the rooms as it is the most visited and meet for the most specific functions.

A tidy and spacious bathroom makes a day more soothing and energetic that reflects in your day-to-day activities as a symbol of status and reflects what you are as a person. So keep your bathrooms clean and give heaven like look with purebathrooms.net

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Updating Bathroom Furniture

Posted on August 5th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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It?s surprising the difference new bathroom furniture can make from the simple addition of a new bathroom vanity or bathroom basin. Sprucing up your bathroom and giving it some pizzazz can cost little money without breaking the bank. By carefully accessing your design needs at the onset of your remodeling project this will save both time and money. By capitalizing on the existing architecture of the bathroom can be beneficial for redecorating on a budget. Before tearing down walls and ripping up floor tiles consider what can be preserved in your bathroom in order to free up money for other necessary purchases.

Applying wall finishes can give tattered walls a unique look by using different techniques such as texturizing with paint and plaster or wall stenciling to hide any imperfections. Cracked ceramic floor tiles can easily be replaced. Whether it is single tile or a few ones, take a trip to a flooring center and have then match the tile with the existing one. If by chance the tile is no longer available, an inexpensive and imaginative solution is to create a new pattern within the existing tiles. Remove a few additional tiles to create a two-toned checkerboard look floor that follows your color scheme and bathroom motif .

Bathroom vanities are often the centerpiece of a bathroom remodeling or decorating project. By changing the bathroom vanity you can add elegance by creating a traditional or contemporary look as well as providing much needed storage space especially for smaller bathrooms. The bathroom vanity should always be the first piece of bathroom furniture purchased. Choosing the right vanity will help you select the correct basin if not sold as a complete unit and will also set the tone for the style of bathroom mixer tap as well as other bathroom accessories such as wall mirrors and other bathroom fixtures.

One of the least expensive and easiest ways to upgrade the look of your bathroom is to replace the basin. With unlimited designs and styles available from the standard white porcelain to freestanding pedestal basins can give your bathroom just the right boost. Aside from the addition of a new bathroom vanity and basin to alter the appearance of the room, other finishing touches can be added such as independent storage units to coordinate with the existing bathroom furniture that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but alleviates clutter.

Both practical and affordable wall-mounted mirrors can beautify the bathroom while creating the illusion of space by adding depth and dimension to the bathroom. Today there is a vast assortment of illuminated and plain bathroom mirrors framed to frameless and in a number of finishes the perfect touch for both contemporary and traditional bathrooms. Bathroom mirrors are the most flexible of bathroom furniture pieces, since they are easily suited to adapt with other bathroom d?cor without sacrificing style.

About the Author: Shelley Murphy brings with her over 10 years of Search Engine Optimization and e-marketing strategies to web based businesses. Holding two BA?s in English and Journalism Communications her writing skills have been a great asset for both onsite writing and monthly newsletters publications. Written by Shelley Murphy on behalf of www.victoriaplumb.com an online retailer of bathroom furniture, steam showers, shower enclosures, whirlpool spa baths and bath related products serving the United Kingdom.

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Knobs, Hinges and More Now Offers Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets

Posted on August 4th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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Knobs, Hinges and More Now Offers Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets Knobs, Hinges and More adds to its online store Samuel Heath bathroom and kitchen faucets and bathroom accessories imported from England. We are also adding Blanco kitchen faucets and stainless steel sinks.

(PRWEB) December 7, 2005 — Since 2002, Knobs, Hinges and More has been a leader in sales of home decorative hardware and bathroom accessories. Specializing in the sales of door hardware, cabinet pulls, bathroom and kitchen lighting fixtures, drawer pulls, kitchen hardware, cabinet hinges, door bells,door knockers,door knobs, floor registers, switch plates, bathroom accessories, and so much more.

We have now introduced Rohl and Perrin & Rowe kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets and bathroom accessories to our e-commerce store in the last sixty days.We are now Pleased to bring you Samuel Heath kitchen faucets and bathroom faucets to complement their accessories and Blanco kitchen faucets, bar faucets and stainless steel sinks for both kitchen and bar.

A door has to have hinges and a means of opening and closing. Add some dash to the required hardware by making decisions about their look and feel. Choose the warmth of brass or the strength of a black finish. At the front door, decide to dress up the doorbell by choosing hardware that adds definitive character. Decide not to have a doorbell, but select a stylish door knocker instead. Make the front door the first statement you make for your home. Make your inner doors confirm the statement.

Whether adding a ceramic knob or a gecko cabinet pull; a glass drawer pull or brass hinges to your kitchen cabinets, the warmest room in the house takes on the cozy, homey feeling that is its nature. It’s all about the details, the personalization and ownership that comes with the details, that makes enhancing a kitchen something of an adventure … and fun.

Floor registers frequently come with memories of growing up. Of home, or of grandma’s and grandpa’s house. And it’s impossible to think of those memories without warmth - literally. Recreate those memories with a register cover reminiscent of those days, and make the warmth in your house match the warmth of your childhood

When it comes to beautifying your home, we take nothing for granted. Knobs, Hinges & More only carries the finest quality, most unique, and most beautiful fixtures for your home–and offers them at the lowest possible prices.

KnobsHingesandMore.com carries the following manufacturers: Anne at Home, Architect and Heroes, Atlas Homewares, Colombo Designs, East of Eden, Emenee Products, Bouvet Hardware, Classic Brass, Deltana,Lews’ Hardware, Megna Hot Glass, Michael Aram, MNG Designer Hardware, Modern Objects, North River Mint, Premier Hardware Designs, Perrin & Rowe,Providence Artworks, Pullware, Rohl,River Ridge, Rosalie Sherman, Samuel Heath, Susan Goldstick,TE-MA,Top Knobs, Umbra, Von Morris, Waterwood, Whitehaus Collection, Wood Ventures ,Balnco and many more.

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Knobs, Hinges and More Now Offers Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets

Posted on August 4th, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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Knobs, Hinges and More Now Offers Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets Knobs, Hinges and More adds to its online store Samuel Heath bathroom and kitchen faucets and bathroom accessories imported from England. We are also adding Blanco kitchen faucets and stainless steel sinks.

(PRWEB) December 7, 2005 — Since 2002, Knobs, Hinges and More has been a leader in sales of home decorative hardware and bathroom accessories. Specializing in the sales of door hardware, cabinet pulls, bathroom and kitchen lighting fixtures, drawer pulls, kitchen hardware, cabinet hinges, door bells,door knockers,door knobs, floor registers, switch plates, bathroom accessories, and so much more.

We have now introduced Rohl and Perrin & Rowe kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets and bathroom accessories to our e-commerce store in the last sixty days.We are now Pleased to bring you Samuel Heath kitchen faucets and bathroom faucets to complement their accessories and Blanco kitchen faucets, bar faucets and stainless steel sinks for both kitchen and bar.

A door has to have hinges and a means of opening and closing. Add some dash to the required hardware by making decisions about their look and feel. Choose the warmth of brass or the strength of a black finish. At the front door, decide to dress up the doorbell by choosing hardware that adds definitive character. Decide not to have a doorbell, but select a stylish door knocker instead. Make the front door the first statement you make for your home. Make your inner doors confirm the statement.

Whether adding a ceramic knob or a gecko cabinet pull; a glass drawer pull or brass hinges to your kitchen cabinets, the warmest room in the house takes on the cozy, homey feeling that is its nature. It’s all about the details, the personalization and ownership that comes with the details, that makes enhancing a kitchen something of an adventure … and fun.

Floor registers frequently come with memories of growing up. Of home, or of grandma’s and grandpa’s house. And it’s impossible to think of those memories without warmth - literally. Recreate those memories with a register cover reminiscent of those days, and make the warmth in your house match the warmth of your childhood

When it comes to beautifying your home, we take nothing for granted. Knobs, Hinges & More only carries the finest quality, most unique, and most beautiful fixtures for your home–and offers them at the lowest possible prices.

KnobsHingesandMore.com carries the following manufacturers: Anne at Home, Architect and Heroes, Atlas Homewares, Colombo Designs, East of Eden, Emenee Products, Bouvet Hardware, Classic Brass, Deltana,Lews’ Hardware, Megna Hot Glass, Michael Aram, MNG Designer Hardware, Modern Objects, North River Mint, Premier Hardware Designs, Perrin & Rowe,Providence Artworks, Pullware, Rohl,River Ridge, Rosalie Sherman, Samuel Heath, Susan Goldstick,TE-MA,Top Knobs, Umbra, Von Morris, Waterwood, Whitehaus Collection, Wood Ventures ,Balnco and many more.

www.KnobsHingesandMore.com is a female owned and operated on-line business.

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Preventing Water Damage in the Bathroom

Posted on August 3rd, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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The frequent use of water in the bathroom makes it extremely vulnerable for moist accumulation and potential water damage. By inspecting it regularly, you can reduce water related damages.

Bathtub and Shower

The shower and bathtub require special attention and maintenance. Check the tiles and replace if cracked. Make sure that there is no missing grout between the tiles. Inspect and replace cracked caulking at joints where the walls meet the floor or the bathtub. Clogged drains and pipes problems will prevent the bathtub from drying and may indicate serious problems beneath the bathtub. Consult with a professional immediately to prevent structural damage. Pay attention to discolorations or soft areas around the bathtub walls as they may indicate an internal leak.

Plumbing

Signs for water damage are hard to detect since most pipes are installed inside the walls. Pay special attention to flooring and walls moisture and stains as they may indicate an invisible plumbing problem. Check moisture levels in adjoining rooms as well.

Sinks and Cabinets

Sinks and cabinets are exposed to moisture and humidity daily and are often overlooked. Inspect regularly under the sink and on the countertop above it. Repair any drip in the trap as it may suggest drain problems. Look around the sink, slow draining pipes may indicate a blocked drain. Replace sink seals if they are cracked or loose.

The Toilet

The toilet is a vulnerable water junction. Check the water lines and search for leaks around the toilet seat, in the hose, and under the water tank. If you detect any signs of moisture on the floor around the toilet, check for leaks in the toilet rim and tank seals. Be aware that hanging toilet bowl deodorants increases the chances for clogs.

To learn more about water damage prevention, visit http://restorationsos.com. Free guides are available

About the Author

The author is an editorial staff member of RestorationSOS?, a leading restoration services provider for water and fire damages. To learn more about water and fire damage prevention, visit http://restorationsos.com
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A Huge Range Of Bathroom Vanities To Complete Your Bathroom’s New Look!

Posted on August 3rd, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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These days bathroom vanities come in an enormous variety of styles, for bathrooms of all different themes. If your bathroom’s in need of a makeover, adding a stylish new bathroom vanity set could make work wonders at improving it’s appearance. Modern bathroom vanities are not just built to look pretty, they are designed to be functional as well. A vanity unit can be custom built to make the best use of even the smallest bathrooms. For instance, vanities with a built-in base cabinet beneath the sink can provide valuable storage space to keep countertops clutter free, or a specially made unit could be fitted to a spare corner.

There are so many stores selling bathroom vanities online that it’s easy to browse a massive selection of designs, all from the comfort of your home or office. The difficulty you might have is choosing which one would be just perfect for your bathroom’s image! It helps to have a general idea of the theme of your room. For instance, are your other bathroom fixtures traditional, contemporary or antique in look? Furniture style vanities are very popular, and come with a choice of decorative touches to add a touch of class to any bathroom, from arched skirts to Queen Ann legs. Think about the finish of the wood. Do you prefer glazed, painted or laminated finishes?

Bathroom vanity tops also come in a range of durable and attractive materials, from granite to marble. Don’t forget to pay attention to smaller details such as the design of the hardware. Try to coordinate it with your faucets and the handles on your shower doors and bathroom cabinets, for instance. Choices include chrome, copper and brass. The positioning of your bathroom’s vanity lights and mirrors is also important, as this can have an influence over the look and feel of the whole room. There are lots of helpful hints and ideas available on the internet to give you inspiration for transforming your bathroom.

Well chosen bathroom vanities can become an attractive centerpiece and focal point of a room, instantly adding style and function without too much expense or effort.

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Bathroom Winter Warmers

Posted on August 2nd, 2009 in Articles | Comments Off

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If you think about it, your bathroom is the one room in your house where every member of the family, both young and not so young, can find their own space for a little while at least.

With winter approaching fast, I have put together a list of tips and advise that can help to make those moments spent in the bathroom that more comfortable.

Whirlpool/Spa/Steam Systems

An affordable item in today?s bathroom design is a whirlpool spa or steam system. More and more people are fitting these systems, creating a luxurious and healthier environment without leaving the comfort of your home.

Towel Warmers and Rails

Bathrooms of all shapes and sizes including ensuite, cloakroom or main, can usually accommodate a towel warmer. Towel warmers themselves come in various sizes, some of which can actually replace old and tied radiators that connect to your central heating system directly. Towel warmers also come as electric only or dual fuel. Whichever one suits your bathrooms heating system you can be sure that a warm, dry towel is a great feeling on a winters night.

Heated Flooring Tile System

Traditional bathroom tile flooring is often considered to be cold and not very inviting during the winter months. Heated tile systems are now affordable that provide that warm feeling when you take that first step on to the floor. If you are considering this approach, you should take professional advise at the planning stage.

Bathroom Insulation

Bathroom windows are perfect for natural light, but they also can let the heat from your towel warmers and heated tiled floor etc. straight back out again. The best way to combat this is to fit a double glazed window. The cheapest way is to insulate the window in the form of a kit. These kits can be obtained from DIY and Home Improvement outlets.

Temperature and Safety Control

An important issue that is often overlooked in the bathroom when using the shower is the potential of high water temperatures causing injury or leading to accidents. One way to address this safety issue is to install pressure balances and thermostatically controlled valves. Without these effective controls in place, this all to common problem occurs when house hold appliances such as a washing machine or dishwasher draw in their own water supply causing a rapid decrease in pressure at your shower.

About the Author: Written by Neal Baker on behalf of http://www.bathroomsensuite.com and http://www.bathroom-furnitureuk.co.uk, online retailers of bathroom furniture, bathroom suites and accessories in the UK.

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