# Category : House keeping

## How to Clean a Shower?

Cleaning a shower is not difficult, but it is one of the most neglected and seldom cleaned areas in the home. The bathroom gets a lot of traffic in most homes and the typical shower can get multiple uses a day. While it would seem as though the shower should be fairly clean due to the amount of hot water and soap that gets used, it actually is a breeding ground for soap scum, mildew and residue. With a good top to bottom cleaning and maintenance cleaning thereafter, a clean shower is yours.

#### What’s the Best Way to Start?

The first thing to tackle is the soap scum and residue that tends to build up. Begin by mixing equal parts of dish washing soap and white vinegar in a clean and empty spray bottle. The vinegar works as a catalyst to break down the scum while the soap serves as the solution to clean and remove the build-up. Spray the entire interior of your shower with the solution and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes to penetrate the grime. Arm yourself with a scrub brush or sponge with a scrubbing surface and begin scrubbing in a circular motion, working from top to bottom. Be sure to scrub the handles and drain as well. After thoroughly scrubbing the entire interior of the shower, rinse well with warm water to remove all the suds and residue.

#### How Do I Clean the Glass Door?

After you have cleaned the surround, the next job is the glass door. This task uses the same two cleaning agents, white vinegar and dish washing soap, as well as a dish wand. Dish wands are readily available in the cleaning aisle at supermarkets and big box stores. Mix an equal amount of vinegar and soap in the wand, secure the cap and squeeze the handle to release the solution. Scrub in a circular motion from top to bottom. Rinse with warm water until the water runs clear and no soap or residue remains.

#### What If I Have a Shower Curtain?

If you have a shower curtain and liner rather than a glass door to enclose your shower, begin by removing the shower curtain liner and shower curtain. These can be easily washed in the washing machine with regular laundry detergent. Be sure to run the cycle with cold water to prevent shrinking the curtain or damaging the liner. Avoid putting it in the dryer and either line dry the liner and curtain or allow it to hang in your shower until dry.

#### How Can I Keep My Shower Clean?

To maintain a clean shower, simply use a shower squeegee daily on the shower walls and doors. This is best done after showering and it removes excess water and prevents soap scum build up.

Use this simple method to deep clean your shower. The trick is to keep it clean in between cleanings to prevent the soap scum and grime from building up in the first place.

- Posted on 28 Jul 2014
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## What is a Faucet?

Many of the issues you can have in the bathroom are related to the faucet. You need to know what it is, what type you have in your home, and what the problems are that you might face.

A faucet is a tap or a spigot. It is a type of valve that controls the release of liquids, mostly water in a regular home, or gas. The tap is connected to the water supply through a swivel tap connector attached on the water pipe. Faucets come in different forms, but they are usually made from hard materials, and can be easily recognized as they are used to turn on or off water or gas.

##### Where Will You Find Faucets?

Faucets are used wherever there is a need to turn water on and off at will. You will find them above the sink, the handle that allows you to open the water, or in the shower. You will usually find a faucet on the pipe that leads to the washing machine and on the pipe that takes gas to the stove. All water pipes have taps along their length. The tap is not necessarily placed where the water flows, but in your bathroom it should be handy and visible.

##### How does one Work, and how do You Know it is Broken?

The arrangement of hot and cold taps is standard. The hot tap is on the left while the cold-water tap is on the right. Some installations ignore this rule and this assembly is called a crossed connection. A tap will usually release the gas or water if you turn it to the left side, and will turn off the water if you turn it to the right side, but do test this as sometimes it is in reverse. You will know that a faucet is broken when you notice leaks at the base of the faucet, if it works with difficulty or remains stuck, does not move at all, or if nothing happens when swiveling it.

##### What Types of Faucets are There?

There are four types of taps or spigots: The ball, disc, cartridge, or compression faucet. The ball, disc, and cartridge faucets do not use rubber or neoprene washers. The compression faucet is very common, and the simplest type of faucet. The ball faucet has a single handle and a round, ball shaped base that is placed right above the faucet spout. The disc faucet also has single lever, but has a cylindrical base and can be moved sideways. Single handle cartridge faucets operate in up and down motions to regulate the water flow. If you move them from left to right, you can regulate temperature. Compression washer faucets have separate hot and cold-water handles. In order to regulate water flow you need to swivel the handles.

You have used many faucets for different reasons. If you are wondering what a faucet is, just think of it as the tap you are using to regulate water flow, or to turn on and off the gas. There are four main types of faucets. Faucets can break and cause trouble like leakages, or they can become stuck. Make sure you identify the types of faucets that you have in your home, and remember this in case you need to call a plumber.

- Posted on 28 Jul 2014
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