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The first step in bathroom cleaning is to remove all the laundry from there and keep it in washing machine. Most of the people have a tendency to leave our cloths in the bathroom only after having a bath. We would not be able to clean the bathroom completely if the laundry is still lying there in bathroom.

Now the second step is to remove dust from the ceiling and other corners. We can remove dust using a clean wet cloth. It is good that most part of the bathroom is made up of material which is easy to clean. But easy to clean does not mean not to clean. After cleaning ceiling etc. we need to clean dust from vents and fans. On fans normally the dust resides on the back of the fan wings so at times we need to take them off while cleaning.

Next step is removing all the curtains, draperies etc from bathroom and keep them separately to clean them up. We need to remove dust, rinse and dry the screen before replacing them at their position.

Now the main part of bathroom is shower and tub. We need to scrub them up properly to remove all unwanted dust or particles from their. First scrub the tub and shower with wet cloth and then apply detergent over it. After this rinse their surface with pure water and dry the surface. Make sure you don’t use any acidic material on the tile surface. Tiles are very prone to reaction with acids even very mid acids like vinegar and lemon juice.

Now it’s the turn to clean up your toilet. It is the area in bathroom which needs some extra care as it is most prone to germs and harmful microorganisms. Please make sure you wear some sort of gloves before starting to clean them up. I am sure you would never want to have germs placed on your hands. Now you can use any disinfectant detergent to clean the toilet. After disinfectant you should clean the toilet with pure water. Completely rinse it till it has no sign of any detergent. Now leave it for some time to dry.

Next step is cleaning the floor. You can wash your floor with detergent and water and then mope it. If you are expecting some guests in the house then you may need to do some extra arrangements in the bathroom like placing extra soap, shampoo etc.

For cleaning your bathroom walls you can use your car wax. Otherwise a general bathroom cleaning solution will also work. For cleaning up sinks vinegar solution is a good choice. But sinks are very prone to having stains. Just in case you have stains on sink you will have to use a stain remover. Lemon juice can be used for light stains and a paste of lemon juice and borax is good far heavy stains.

Now at last when your entire bathroom is neat and clean, please put the towel in towel area. Remember to put new soaps, shampoos and hair dryers as well at their places.

Happy Bathroom Cleaning!!!

Vernon Purcell
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With fuel prices surging, this winter’s heating bills are certain to rise accordingly. For many consumers higher prices to heat homes will take their toll on budgets. You can’t do anything about heating oil prices but you can reduce your heating bill by following several simple steps as outlined below.

Turn down the thermostat – If you are used to heating your home at 70 degrees, then 68 should do. Drop it down to 65, put on a sweater, and reap the savings. Even a drafty house can be comfortable enough if you dress appropriately.

Seal the windows, seal the doors – Plenty of air leaks out of windows and underneath and around doors. You may not be able to insulate everything, but you can apply sealant to the window or around the door. Even a stretched out towel laying on the floor up against the door will do.

Replace your filters – your furnace may be laboring not because it is old but because its filter is dirty. Replace that air filter and your furnace will work more efficiently. An efficiently operating furnace will cost you less money.

Check the ceiling fans – You cool your home with your Ceiling Fans, but did you know you can warm it up with the same device? Yes, a ceiling fan with the blades working in reverse will help pull up and spread out heat all around the room. A very efficient and cost effective way to warm up a room.

Shut the chimney – If you don’t use your fireplace, then close up the damper as that is prime way for heat to escape; keep your home warm by only opening the damper up when the fireplace is operating.

Move furniture – Furniture placed in front of radiators or over heat registers can stop heat from properly circulating. There is no need to bake your divan or roast your Lazy Boy; keep all heating areas free for optimum heat flow.

Consider insulation – If your attic area has a dearth of insulation in it, add more and also consider having insulation blown in between the floors and between the walls. The roof job you have been putting off may come in handy now: perhaps the source of heating escape is through the top of your house.

You can also make good use of your kitchen’s stove by opening the door up when the food is done. That extra bit of heat can warm your home just enough to make a difference.

Adamheist
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The Ceiling Fans will be practical for the summer, but a chandelier would be pretty. Is there any way to combine them? Has anyone tried it?

There are many combination light/fan fixtures you can have installed
if you’ve got the proper wiring in the boxes.
Some-one who knows wiring can tell you.
(You might need to control either the fan or the light with a pull chain.)