The Bathroom

A friend of mine buys houses, re- models them and then re-sells them. The room he usually mentions first that needs improvement is the bathroom.

Most of us are looking at making some home improvements, and, like my friend, we focus our attention to the interior of the home.

In this article, we?ll focus on some tips and techniques with particular attention to the bathroom, to point out that a home improvement project is not necessarily a major undertaking.

Engaging in your own home im- provements, it is important to consider that the windows and mirrors are clean. One important technique that most of the home improvement conscious apply, is the blending of 1/3 cup of white vinegar and ? cup of rubbing alcohol as a spray to achieve a functional and good look.

For tubs and shower stalls, apply a car wax to the walls and glass doors (but not the floors) to seal the pores to keep water spots away. Clean the shower once a week with a citrus based cleaner. Simply spray the shower to dissolve the dirt.

For the toilets, make sure you pour one or two cups of white vinegar into the toilet once a month, to eliminate the nasty rings around the toilet area.

The bathroom sink is another important area to clean. You should pour a cup of banking soda, followed by a cup of white vinegar, down the drain. Flush with warm water to wash away the dirt. This also is effective for the tub, shower and kitchen sink, as well.

It is equally as important that the faucets are cleaned, and this can be done with a paper towel and white vinegar. If necessary, scrub the area using a stiff bristled nylon toothbrush.

If there is a mildew problem, you can clean it up by applying peroxide and water.

Just a few tips and techniques for a ?Home Improvement? project that will greatly improve the appearance of your home, without undertaking a major renovation.

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