RANGE REVIEW: CLEANING & LAUNDRY
EXPERTS REVEAL HOW TO MAKE A BATHROOM LAST
A new online interactive tool has been launched by Mira Showers which claims to show the average lifespan of all aspects of a bathroom’s fixtures and accessories – from toilet roll holders to showerheads.
T
he bathroom is often one of the most used
rooms
in a household, so it’s particularly important to keep it
in the best condition and functioning well. It’s inevitable that fixtures and fittings will have to be eventually replaced - but did you know when that’s likely to be? To answer this question, Mira Showers worked with a host of expert bathroom installers to gain their insights on how long on average all the key parts of a bathroom last – so customers can discover their own bathroom’s expiration date online at
www.mirashowers.co.uk/bathroom- expiration. Within the tool, you can click on any part of the bathroom to reveal just how long that fixture or accessory is likely to last and discover hints and tips on how to care for your bathroom to extend its life expectancy. As well as the tool, Mira Showers has also collected advice and tips from all the bathroom experts on how to extend your bathroom’s lifespan.
Top tips on how to extend the life of a bathroom:
bathroom will last, look to install a water softener or a scale reducer to help with this problem.
to remove build-up and therefore extend its life.
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reasons this happens is being too heavy handed when turning them
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Leaky taps are one of the main reasons people look to replace them and one of the key
Soak your shower head in diluted bleach once a month and scrub with a stiff brush
If you live in a hard water area the build-up of limescale can really affect how long your
on and off. By never over-tightening the taps, the washers will remain intact and should last much longer.
It’s not the nicest of jobs, but regularly removing hair from your shower drain will avoid blockages and therefore prolong the life of your shower tray. Try to do it once a month, or use a shower drain hair trap to capture the hair before it disappears into the pipes.
forgotten about in a bathroom, and it’s this lack of attention that can lead to replacements being needed. The fan will attract lots of dust and debris, so once a week clear this out and once a month (after turning the electricity
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plastics which are often much more sturdy and will mean your toilet will last longer.
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By following the advice of the Mira Shower experts provided in the guide, you can expect a bathroom suite to not only last for the intended lifespan of the appliances, fixtures and accessories, but in some cases even surpass their bathroom’s ‘expiry date’.
remove the vent face and soak it in hot soapy water. Make sure it’s bone dry before reassembling.
You’re probably regularly cleaning your shower well, but are you making sure any rubber
seals are staying in tact too? They can often be forgotten and can cause leaks if left untouched, our experts recommend removing these seals once a month and cleaning with soapy water to prevent discoloration, damage and bacteria build-up.
If you’re looking to avoid toilet seats that easily get loose, try using metal brackets instead of
Extractor fans are often KEEPING THE HOME SPIDER-FREE
Brits have been offered six ways to ensure their houses are spider-proof as a new wave
off)
of the eight-legged creatures is set to arrive in the UK. Creating homemade sprays, ensuring buildings are water-tight and spending some time in the garden will all help deter spiders. With an infestation of spiders set to storm the country, Brits have been offered six ways to deter them. Experts from
GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are encouraging Brits to pick conkers and get cleaning if they want to keep the creepy crawlies away. Peppermint and citrus are said to be two of spiders’ least-liked scents, meaning making sprays or purchasing candles with these smells can leave Brits happy, and spiders not so. Tidying up the inside of a house means that spiders need to search a little harder to find a home and weeding the outside of a building makes them need to look even further. A spokesperson for
GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk said: “Spiders are something which really splits the nation, with some enjoying sharing space with them, while others shriek at the sight of one. “It is important to remember that spiders are vital for our ecosystem, keeping on top of things such as flies.
“If you do find any in your home,
it’s best to scoop them up and set them free outside where they hopefully won’t return.
“Hoovering them up, as tempting as it may be, doesn’t get rid of them, instead they can lay eggs and crawl back down the nozzle – exactly what you didn’t want to happen!” These are GardenBuildingsDirect.
co.uk’s top tips for deterring spiders:
1. Conkers
The age-old tale of putting a conker in each corner of a room, or on windowsills, to deter spiders has never been scientifically researched. Often seen as a last resort, if you’re willing to give it a go it’s a great natural way to keep the critters out of your home.
2. Fill the holes
Spiders have to get into the house somehow! Ensuring all cracks and holes in walls both inside and outside the house have been filled makes it that little bit harder for them to cross the threshold.
3. Get gardening
Spiders love staying in warm places and crawling behind plants and moss which are on outer walls of your home can be very appealing. By removing these and clearing away weeds they’ll have to find homes further away from yours.
4. Spring Clean
The less mess and clutter there is in your home, the less places there are for spiders to live. You should get into the habit of cleaning the house as this removes webs and eggs which have the potential to turn into more eight-legged cohabiters.
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