HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BATHROOM

shining  the bathroom

                             Bathroom is a room ranks second after kitchen in a house. However in architectural point of view, bathroom is having greatest challenges like water proofing, odor ontroling, ventilation than any part of the house. Therefore bathroom design should be given much importance to give it unique style without compromising its function.

If you are planning to re-work the bathroom space, or re designs it, it is very important to design. For minor Bathroom remodelling, try not to change the existing layout and plumbing elements, elements and fittings can be changed but avoid shifting the major elements. Things like shower enclosure with the required shower fixtures and a classic shower curtain can be added, you can enjoy the soothing shower as well as the relaxing bathtub. A wall hung vanity to the basin. Corner, wall hung basin added, make sure you utilize the corner space as much as you can. Encase the addition of shower stall is required; consider using glass to avoid blocking effect. 

After completing the basic design then, add some extra storage to your bathroom. Absence of storage makes your small bathroom look cluttered and messy. If the plan size of your bathroom is small, big mirrors will make it look bigger two times more. Also you can use sense of balance and order, by uniform color material to increase the size of your bathroom psychologically. Shelves in your bathroom will help you place the toiletries and grooming essentials and other bathroom accessories. The decorative accent pieces like potted plants near the entrance and empty shelves can be added. You can use decorative show pieces, wall hangings and frames to play up the bathing area and scented candles and decorative candle holders to further brighten up the bathroom

Basically, the bathroom can easily be made brightly shining, free from odors, germs and stains. This can be done by simple steps starting with material design. Bathrooms are designed with materials that are easy to clean. In most cases, floor tiles and porcelain walls are used to resist stain and preventing the accumulation of dirty. In most designs, countertops are made of home materials that can be easily cleaned, these materials include ceramic tile, plastic laminate, and cultured marble and laminated woods. Bathroom countertops should be made with durable materials, easy to clean, and water proof, with ability to resist stains.  

Air circulation in the bathroom should be given much consideration to prevent mildew growth; this can be achieved passively by providing windows to the bathroom, for natural day lighting and bringing fresh air inside and used air outside the bathroom. Availability of enough lights will be discouraging the possibility of fungus and bacteria multiplication inside the bathroom. The door of the shower should be left open after shower to allow air to circulate and dry the walls. A fan should be used during and after your showers to dry out the bathroom. Sunlight also helps to discourage mildew.

 But also by mechanical means, the amount of air circulation can be increased by the Use fans during taking shower for around 30 minutes after shower, other methods of increasing air circulation in the bathroom are air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and open windows.

To keep your bathroom  look new every time, make sure Every month, bathroom pipes are good preventative cleaned ,and making them free from grease, oil, or hair clogs. The mixture baking soda, white vinegar can be used in major bathroom cleaning to dissolve all fatty acids. Finally boiled water should be used to make final wash out down the drain to remove all clogs.  

The bathroom regular cleaning is done in daily basis; bathroom should be cleaned after a steamy bath or shower. The walls, curtains, fixtures, and floor, will be much easier to clean because the steam will have loosened the dirt. Chlorine bleach is the most chemical used with, brush to clean bathroom sinks, and toilets for removing any stain and also disinfect. Hard-water ring should be removed from shower tapes and other bathroom tapes .make sure that bacteria and mildew are cleaned from bath toys, which can simply be done by vinegar-water bath and with warm water. While cleaning wall and floor tiles, avoid using abrasive cleaners and steel wool pads, which can scratch the surface, making it difficult to keep clean. When all countertops and basins are shining and are bright, finish cleaning by mirrors, window and door glasses, make sure that there is maximum light for your bathroom and no spaces for bacteria or fungus to breed freely. Rub glass shower doors with a white vinegar-dampened sponge to remove soap residue.

Shower curtain in the bathroom should be soaked in salt water first before washed. This will help to prevent mildew. Mildew can be removed by washing shower curtain in hot soapy water, with lemon juice and drying in the sun the shower curtain. Encase of plastic curtains, laundry pre-wash spray should be used to clean the curtain.   

There are different ways of removing bathroom odors, but simply this can be achieved by installing vents, and also by leaving the window open for air circulation which can help to reduce the smell.onother method is by lighting a pain candle which can help to neutralise the odor .another way of eliminating smell from the bathroom is by spraying air freshener lightly. When the bathroom door is left open when not in use can help air circulations and hence reduce the odor.