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Even More Bathroom Thoughts

How can you make the most of whatever bathroom space you have available? The answer is not unlike that old expression about how one makes lemonade from lemons. Think about your space and how it could better reflect the personalities of those who occupy it. (Don’t go too far and ponder schizophrenia or paranoia; keep it simple.) Here are some more thoughts on a rather cluttered topic. Double Up An uncluttered floor helps a great deal in fostering the illusion of more space. (Actually, it is not an illusion because the clutter does take up space.) Consider installing two double … Continue reading →

Some More Bathroom Thoughts

The cramped world of the bathroom need not be. You have space you don’t know you have; you just can’t locate it for the same reason you can’t see the forest for the trees (or something like that. And if a tree lives in your bathroom, the following advice won’t help you at all!) ). Creating more space is not just an illusion. The mirror, sink and lighting all help to render actual as well as illusory space. So read on, even if illusion and space are two things that escape you at the moment. Mirror, Mirror, Hopefully on The … Continue reading →

Bathroom Ideology

Many of us, particularly city-dwellers, suffer from what non-authorities call the “small master bathroom syndrome.” The one major symptom of this malady is the prevalence of traffic jams both on the highway known as the hallway leading to the bathroom of your home and in the bathroom itself. What can you do about cabinets so packed nothing can be added or extracted and toiletries that seem to reproduce overnight on your crowded shelves? Well, read on, whether you believe in organization or not. According to a survey conducted by Moen (you know, those interesting faucet people) more than half the … Continue reading →

Toilet Ring Tricks and Tips

Toilets are a delicate subject, but they need attention too. Although most of us would probably prefer to hide them from view, they still should sparkle with their own particular shine. Here are some tips to keep them looking their best, no matter how you may feel about them. Toilet Ring Tricks Make a paste of lemon juice and borax. Allow to set before scrubbing. This should remove most stubborn toilet rings. Another solution is to pour a cup or two of white vinegar into the toilet bowl. Let it sit overnight; then brush well and flush and presto! Ordinary … Continue reading →

Cleaning In The Shower: Singing in the Rain

The shower is that wondrous place where anything can happen. People sing, dance and some have even been known to compose music while taking a shower. Consider those old standbys, “Singing in the Rain” and “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”, for example. What better inspiration than the shower and what can you do to keep it at it sparkling best? Read on for some answers, whether you are more comfortable wet or dry. Shower Doors To remove soap scum and buildup, wash the doors with distilled white vinegar. If you have an old sour bottle of white wine, offer … Continue reading →

Tub Rings and Other Things

No bathroom could be complete without a bathtub, even if every member of the family showers every day and rarely uses it. Many use it to soak clothes and recalcitrant pets, children and other strange relatives, but it still has to be cleaned no matter what went down. Here are some tips about keeping that tub of yours in tip-top tub shape. Read on, no matter how you may feel about rings and other things. Wet and Dry A good habit to get into is to rinse the bathtub as soon as you are finished and dry it immediately. The … Continue reading →

The Bathroom Sink: Should You?

While you may be able to stash dirty laundry, clothes and even unwanted friends and relatives out of sight when company arrives, you are stuck when it comes to the bathroom. Guests will need to go in there eventually, and I would really wonder about anyone who doesn’t. Even if you have more than one bathroom in your home, you will have to make one available to your company. There is simply no escape. If your bathroom sink is chipped or stained, short of buying a new one, you can buy a porcelain-repair kit. They don’t cost much and they … Continue reading →