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Balk not at bathrooms BATHROOMS are no more those uninviting sections of a house where one wouldn’t want to linger longer than is necessary. In fact, in the swank, modern-day homes they have been likened to ‘glamourooms’.
And why not? With the plethora of designer products available in the market, each bathroom in a house can wear a distinctive look. Designer bathrooms have become an extension of the personal, private zones in a house. They are no longer simply utilitarian in nature. They are more like relaxation zones, where one unwinds after a long day’s work, chats up friends on the mobile or flicks through glossies. With so much effort and money going into designing bathrooms nowadays, it becomes imperative that they be maintained well so that after a couple of months or years, one doesn’t end up with chipped tiles, stained sinks or discoloured bathtubs. By following simple
cleaning tips regularly, one can have a sparkling bathroom, now and
always.
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Grease: Use warm washing soda solution. Light scratches: Rub with silver metal polish. General stains: Gently rub with progressively finer wet abrasive paper, until surface is smooth. Rub with silver metal polish. Never use bath-cubes etc. Never use harsh abrasive or any abrasives. Always rinse both well after use. Bath areas
General stains: Use bath cleaner or vitreous enamel cleaner. Yellowed bath tub: Rub with salt and turpentine solution. Tide marks: Use the same treatment as for general stains. Or rub with white spirit. Wash off at once with washing liquid. Lavatory Calcium rings: Gently rub with fine pumice stone or abrasive paper. General stains: For the bowl, apply paste of borax and lemon juice to wet surface. Leave for two hours. Scrub. Or use bleach or lavatory cleaner. For seat: Clean regularly with warm water and disinfectant. Never mix cleaning agents. Shower curtains Mildew: Wipe with weak bleach solution. Wash. General stains: Sponge with soap suds or mild detergent. Rinse. Dry naturally. Never rub, squeeze or wring plastic or rubber shower curtains. Always test first. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. Sinks, fireclay Stubborn stains: Use abrasive powder. Or line sink with paper towels and saturate with bleach. Leave for 30 minutes. Remove. Rinse. Mirror spots General stains: Wipe the mirror with a moist cloth dipped in vinegar. Wipe off with soft muslin cloth. Water marks: In winter, a film of moisture settles on the mirror after a hot water bath/shower. Wipe the mirror with newspaper and it will be clear again. (Compiled by Chetna
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