Fresh water is a precious commodity in Australia, although in times of flood it doesn’t seem so. In some parts of the country the water is the soft kind that doesn’t require a lot of detergent to do the household washing. However, most areas have hard water containing calcium carbonate and other minerals.
We have all experienced the frustration of stepping out of a hot shower to use the bathroom mirror to complete our daily grooming routine, only to be confronted with a mirror so totally fogged up that we need to wipe it over before we can see our reflection. Who has time for that at the beginning of […]
We all know that keeping our shower screens clean and sparkling lifts the appearance of the entire bathroom. However, keeping them that way requires regular effort, the best cleaning techniques and a basic understanding of the properties of glass.
A quick internet search will find many different methods to clean shower screens, but it is […]
Continued research resulting in improvements in the quality and safety of glass has extended the range of this product well beyond just closing off a window space from the weather. It now has a multitude of uses, and in the case of the humble shower recess, it has been raised from a pokey cubicle to a clean, bright and airy […]
The bathrooms of today are a long way from the basic, functional rooms of yesteryear when you consider that many homes did not have a separate room for bathing. Householders relied on a sheet hung across the door for modesty while cleaning themselves in a tub on the kitchen floor.
Nowadays, we prefer to […]
Regardless of how thorough you are when you clean your bathroom, eventually, it will start to look a little shabby. It is also one of those areas in the house that require regular maintenance, mainly because the surfaces are constantly exposed to heat and steam. Shampoo and soap residue, as well as the oils and hair from our bodies, can […]
Most householders enjoy keeping their surroundings tidy and clean to create a welcoming environment not only for themselves, but also for family and friends who visit their dwelling. Keeping our homes clean is not just a matter of pride, but it is essential to our health and wellbeing, as there is nothing that germs like quite as much as dank, […]
Mirrors serve several other purposes apart from allowing us to check that we look presentable before going out. Correctly placed, they can make a small room look larger, bounce light around to illuminate dark corners, and add an elegant touch to an otherwise boring decor. Safety mirrors allow us to see around blind corners and prevent collisions, and security mirrors […]
Getting a water leak anywhere in your home is never a good thing, but if you are lucky, it will be in a place that is readily accessible and easy to fix. It is even better if you have the skills to fix it yourself, and save the cost […]
When mirrors are selected carefully for both style and functionality, they add another dimension to the décor, and their ability to reflect light makes them indispensable in a dark room. In a bathroom, mirrors inject personality and lift the character of the whole room. To get the best result, planning is necessary to make the right decision.
