Ever wonder why unkempt shower curtain sometimes feel slimy and greasy? Did you ever have an experience when you these slimy shower curtains turned off your bathing session? Well, for one, these slimy and nasty things on your shower curtains are called mold and mildew.

Although it surely is nasty to our sight, it is relatively easy to clean especially if you have a washing machine with you. Well you can do it manually, too. This article will show you how to easily clean your shower curtains with a breeze to provide you a better bathing experience.

First step is removing your shower curtain. Shower curtains are usually attached to a rod which hangs high on your bathroom walls. This can be easily done by removing the screws. Some shower rods are easy to remove because they are the lock type. This can be removed by just pulling the rods so that it snaps out of place. Remember to use utility gloves while doing this as molds are quite nasty! And they are pretty slimy, too!

Second step is to place your curtain on your washing machine and let it spin. Do not worry about warping or damaging your curtains because it would not happen as long as you follow this carefully. Remember to use warm water with this step and set the timer so as to match the time you wash your towels.

Also, do not use fabric softeners as these affect absorbency. And oh! Do not forget your powder or liquid detergent and voila! You have neat-looking curtain again. Do not forget to wash your washing machine with detergent as the molds and mildews of your curtain have been transferred here. Dry your curtain by wiping them or by simply hanging them. What you do next is just hang your shower curtain back to its original place.

If you do not prefer all the mildews and molds from getting trapped in your washing machine, you may also consider manual hand scrubbing. All you need is your brush (preferably use a big brush as you will be dealing with a very large shower curtain) and your favorite cleaning material.

Now be careful with choosing the cleaning product that you will use for this as chemicals that are contained in some of these home cleaning materials may damage your shower curtain. So make sure that you are using products that would not lead to the deterioration of your curtain.

There are these natural cleaning products and you might want to consider them. Back to the topic, when cleaning your curtain, a good scrub is always the best way. No other way can produce great results. Simply do the previously mentioned steps and you’re sure to see great results!

To maintain your mold-free curtain, be sure to leave your curtain draping (and not crumple up) so that accumulated moisture won’t allow for the growth of these fungi (Yes, molds are fungi!). You may also want to consider adding white vinegar to the washing solution as this acid is quite effective in deactivating molds.

Once deactivated, they will be easier to remove and the chance of future growth will be eliminated. Also when drying your curtains, you may also put them in the dryer provided that you are very conscious not to leave it in there for a minute or more.

Common sense is your best friend when taking on a job such as tiling your bathroom floor. If you happen to ask more than one person how to go about it, then you are going to have more than one theory about what works the best.

Working on about any project certainly has its pitfalls. I have seen guys all my life tell me they were going to fix something on their car and would be over in 45 minutes to an hour, only to be tied up for several more. Well, with just a little research, like reading this article, you can get yourself pointed in the right direction quickly.

Basic steps. That’s what you need. From there, if any problem arises, just be sure and know which step you are on, and which step you are working toward next. Anything in between is just something to solve before advancing.

First Step- The throne. The toilet must go. Be sure and turn your water off and flush, take a wrench to the brass fitting then take a screwdriver and remove your caps.

Faster isn’t necessarily better. Don’t rush. Think about each thing you are doing, and let common sense rule the day. Good common sense and logic is invaluable in this kind of work.

Next, go around and remove your molding from the base of the floor and wall. Be easy if you are going to use the same molding, as some do, and try not to break it.

Next mix your mortar. Be sure and use enough water, but don’t make it too soupy. It’s mud you’re after. You will need a trowel to lay it down and spread it out.

Next Step is to lay your tiles out in whatever pattern you want them. As you lay them, push down on them gently to set them in the mortar and make them stick. Don’t forget to use spacers for an even pattern.

Now you take a rubber grout float and some water and apply the grout. Wet-sponge the excess away.

A STEP REVIEW:

1. Toilet goes

2. Molding goes

3. Mix Mortar – Apply Mortar

4. Lay Tile

5. Apply Grout

A bit later after things have dried, you can apply a sealer to your new floor. For now you have to backtrack and replace what you took off. No need for a plan for that, putting things back is just good common sense.

There are a lot of things about bathroom windows that make the window treatments you choose for them different from those in the rest of your home. In a bathroom, everything is exposed to a much higher level of moisture than the furnishings in your other rooms are. In addition, most people want bathroom window treatments that afford them a high degree of privacy. Therefore, before purchasing window treatments for your bathroom, you’ll want to take several things into consideration.

If you want to put blinds on your bathroom windows, you need to steer clear of wood blinds. Wood blinds absorb moisture and will warp out of shape. Some metal blinds don’t hold up well in damp conditions, either. A good choice of blinds for a bathroom is either the kind made of some type of plastic or faux wood. Both of these choices withstand moisture, look nice, clean easily, and will give you the privacy you want. Another great thing about plastic and faux wood blinds is that they are two of the more economical kinds of window treatments you can buy.

You might decide that you want bright curtains on your bathroom windows instead of blinds. If possible, get a swatch of the material you are thinking of using, and hold it up in front of the window. Are you able to see through the fabric when it’s sunny outside? If you can then at night when you’re in the room with the lights on, people on the outside are going to be able to see in right through those curtains, too. Of course, you can always have them lined, but the extra cost of lining them is something you need to consider before committing to buy.

Some bathroom windows are obscured from the public so that you won’t need a window treatment that affords you more privacy. On these windows you will be free to use any type of curtain or valance that you want. Once again, though, you’ll need to keep in mind the excess moisture your window treatment will be exposed to in order to buy something that will stay looking nice until you’re ready to replace it.

Tile over tile means exactly what it says, but in this case you’re going to sandwich a layer of radiant heating mats between the old and the new tile. Tile over tile is an easy way to avoid the mess associated with tearing up the old bathroom floor, but requires thorough planning.


Deflection:
Before you install a radiant heat mat over the old bathroom tile and install new tile over the mat, you should check the floor for deflection. This is the maximum amount the floor can move under the anticipated load (you). Ceramic tile is hard and will break or dislodge if the surface bends under the load. Here’s a simple test:

Stand in the middle of the bathroom floor and jump up and down. If the floor moves it has a deflection problem and is not a good candidate for tile over tile installation until you reinforce the sub-floor.

Avoid That Sinking Feeling:
Since you’re tiling over tile, you must plan in advance to avoid making the vanity, toilet and tub look like they’re “sinking” into the new floor.

One way to keep the bathroom fixtures from looking swallowed up by the new floor is to remove the baseboard and reinstall it above the new tile. Better yet, why not buy new baseboard tile too?

In order to compensate for approximately 1/2″ of additional floor height, plan on adjusting the length of the door(s) and possibly installing a new threshold.

Preparation:
Remove or re-attach broken tile pieces. If you remove them, wait until the floor has been sanded and thoroughly vacuumed before you fill the spaces with mortar.

If any of the tiles have cracks wider than 1/8″, you should consider a crack isolation membrane. This membrane is a roll on product that you apply to the old tile. The membrane allows the new floor to move independently of the old.

Next, sand the old tile so the mortar has a good bonding surface. A belt sander would ensure a consistent bonding surface.

Please make sure you wear a face mask and safety glasses while sanding. The tiles may have been fired with toxic lead glaze.

After sanding, vacuum the tile and wipe down with an all purpose cleaner. Pay special attention to the areas untouched by the sander.

Installation:
Roll out the mats prefabricated to your specifications by the manufacturer. Some radiant systems, like Quickmat, are self-adhesive and require no mortar to secure them to the old tile floor.

If you’re home has only one bathroom, cover the heating mats during inevitable interruptions with plywood or heavy cardboard.

Throughout the installation process, use a digital ohm meter to check the resistance of the heating mats. This will help you monitor the mats for short circuits.

Have your electrician connect the heating mats to the power source and install the thermostat. Depending on the local electrical inspection procedures, you might have to wait until the job is inspected before you start laying tile.

Trowel out the mortar over the mats. Some manufacturers recommend latex- modified or epoxy-modified mortar and grout instead of water-based multi-purpose adhesives. Mortar beds thicker than 3/8 inch should work fine for most systems; they just take slightly longer to heat up.

Since you won’t be covering the entire floor with heating mats(under the toilet), make sure the mortar in these areas is level with the mortar covering the heating mats.

This might sound obvious, but don’t bang the trowel on the mat to remove excess mortar from the trowel. This could sever the heating wire.

Finally, you can install the new tile and baseboard.

Fire It Up!
Your new radiant heated bathroom floor looks beautiful and you can’t wait to get warm feet. Go ahead, but only for 10 minutes. Don’t put the system into full operation until the mortar is fully cured. This can take up to four weeks.

See why thorough planning is so important?

Most children don’t like taking baths. When they’re young, they’d rather be running around outside with friends or watching TV–not stuck in a tub being washed by mom or dad. Since being dirty is usually not an option, consider remodeling your bathroom as a way to help make the process easier on everyone. The changes can actually make bath time fun as well.

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