Bath Shower Home Design

Shopping for a bathtub and wall surround kit Tubs and surrounds come in all types of materials and price ranges. They all have a hard shiny surface , but they differ in stiffness, reparability and projected longevity . We divided them into three material categories and price ranges. The first two categories are the most popular. For how to information, see Install an Acrylic Tub and Tub Surround. Premium composites and solid-surface: $600 to $1,200 Sterling tub/surround combo This Sterling Ensemble tile pattern tub/surround costs almost $1,000, but will last much longer than inexpensive alternatives. Swanstone tub surround The Swanstone tub surround shown here costs almost $900. Premium composite bathtub and surround combinations offer caulkless seams and more realistic tile and texture patterns . Solid- surface panels offer the largest selection of styles, including faux granite , quartz and marble. You can order matching solid - surface trim kits that eliminate the need for til...

Glass cooktops are very popular. When you first get them, they look sleek, shiny and very nice. But over time, they can lose their shine and get a buildup of burned food on them that is hard to clean off. Here are some super tips and tricks to help you get that sleek shine again. The smooth, sleek look can be ruined if you use harsh, abrasive cleaners, so don't chance it. Make sure you cooktop is turned off and cool. Lay paper towels over the surface, and then wet them with warm water and dishwashing soap. Leave them to sit for an hour or so to loosen up things. Then remove the paper towels and wipe off what you can. There are some cleaners made just for glass cooktops available at your grocery store or hardware store, and most work pretty well, but not that much better than warm water and soap. You'll need to get a razor- type paint scraper and use it, carefully, to remove the cooked-on residue. Wipe it off periodically with a plastic s...

Philosophia/Aflo/Score by Aflo/Getty Images / Today How to Clean Your Bathtub Shower You may keep your bathtub and shower clean with a weekly once-over (or maybe even daily with a squeegee), but over time, hard water deposits , soap scum, mold, mildew and more build up. There’s nothing pretty about the science project growing in your bathroom, but you can cut through the grime with these five easy steps. We promise they’ll make your bathtub shower shine brighter than Mr. Clean’s head. Step 1: Prep & Spray Remove the shampoo, conditioner, body wash or soap, razors and other toiletries from the area. Then, spray the surface area of the unit with an all- purpose bathroom cleaner , concentrating the solution in extra dirty and tough-to-clean spots like the soap holder, bathtub corners , tile grout and the tub ring. Let the cleaner sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 2: Scrub the Dirt Away Scrub the shower stall with a soft-bristled brush, starting at the top of the leftmost wall and worki...

Don’t you just love cleaning the bathroom?  They say that it’s hard to sense sarcasm in the written word, but if you didn’t get it in that first sentence then something is wrong!  I don’t just dislike cleaning the bathroom, I hate it!  The number one reason I was happy about getting a water softener in our house is that it is easier to clean the bathroom and I have to do it less often. All that being said, it’s great to find products that make bathroom cleaning easier .  Scotch-Brite has come out with a whole line of Bathroom Solutions products , each one designed with a specific task in mind.  I received a full set of the products below and have to say that overall I am very impressed.  They include: Scotch-Brite™ Non-Scratch Tub Scrubber Scotch-Brite™ Non- Scratch Shower Scrubber Scotch-Brite™ Grout Scrubber Scotch-Brite™ Nook & Cranny Scrubber Scotch-Brite™ Non-Scratch Angled Scrubber Scotch-Brite™ Soap Scum Eraser Scotch-Brite™ Streak- Free Mirror Cloth Scotch-Brite™ Reusable ...