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It’s not exactly news that white vinegar is a great safe and natural cleaner for all kinds of surfaces. But today I wanted to talk about one place that vinegar is particularly useful – the bathroom! Bathrooms are a gathering place for all sorts of hard-to-clean messes, but you can tackle almost all of them with the help of vinegar! The high acidity level of vinegar helps loosen mineral deposits (such as lime & rust) and dissolve soap scum , making it perfect for bathroom cleaning ! And because it is so acidic, it creates a “hostile” environment for many microorganisms, making it a powerful disinfect as well. A 1997 study in the Journal of Environmental Health showed that undiluted vinegar was just as effective as bleach in eliminating E. coli from surfaces and sponges. It’s also incredibly effective at deodorizing  and cutting grease . Now that’s cleaning POWER! Here are 8 of my very favorite ways to use vinegar in the bathroom. 8 Ways To Use Vinegar In Your Bathroom Clean ...

Warmer hardware Over the past year or two, we’ve seen the significant growth of gold, brass and copper as accent metals on decor and furniture, and now it’s making its way into the other rooms of the house. We’re seeing everything from knob and handles to faucets and even shower heads moving in this direction. Trendy or not, we can’t help but love warming it up in the bathroom. Lonny Mag Non-bathroom decor in the bathroom Moving away from traditional Hollywood - style bathroom lighting and typical boring beveled mirrors is a trend that I am excited about. See you later, mirrored medicine cabinet ! Hello, gorgeous mirror and storage cabinet with hanging pendants! Making the bathroom lighting not only more subtle and softer, it makes your bathroom feel more like a part of the rest of your home, allowing your personality to shine. Designed by i29 Architects – more on this house and bathroom here. Natural walls From wood walls to living walls, the bathroom is going back to nature. It u...

We’re making progress in the A-frame bathroom! Through the designing, demolition and re-building of so many bathrooms, I have learned a thing or two along the way but working with this bathroom proves there are always room for surprises. I’ve also never installed or designed a bathroom with quite so much technology, but that ended up being the easy part. I teamed up with Kohler to share the process and a few do’s and don’ts that I used through this remodel. First the progress: We cleared out the old toilet and replaced it with an intelligent toilet. A self-opening, self-flushing, heated seat, cleansing toilet that basically does everything for you! A techy toilet that also leaves you with a cleaner feeling just seems more natural and makes more sense to me. It also goes beautifully with the bath we picked out. The thing I love most about Kohler’s Veil toilet and the Underscore bath) is that they both have such high tech features yet they don’t compromise at all on the design. The toil...

Give your body a jump start on health and wellness this Spring with a wonderful assortment of body smoothing & toning products from Clarins. As I sit outside writing this post on a beautiful balmy Spring day in SoCal, I am hyper-aware that with the weather getting warmer, it is time for us to come out of our hibernation mode and start getting our bodies back on the wellness track and into better shape. What I mean by this is that we need to make a conscious effort to eat cleaner and detox the winter sludge, up our activity levels and focus our efforts on toning our body so that it looks it’s best during the more skin baring months . And while changing our lifestyle habits is more than half of the battle, using a few key body transforming beauty products can further enhance and support our health and wellness efforts . Many of you are probably aware of the iconic and trusted French beauty brand Clarins , however I am not sure if you also know that Clarins is the number one Cellu...

Niko Distribution manufacture and distribute high quality shower enclosures , bathroom furniture , luxury baths and sanitary ware products to the merchant trade. We are a trusted supplier throughout the UK and Ireland, and the value, quality and design of our products is second to none. Shower Enclosures Welcome to the Niko shower collection , one of the largest ranges of classic, modern and contemporary shower enclosures and shower screens available. Designed and manufactured to the highest standards, you can be sure that choosing from this collection you will enjoy the ultimate showering experience for years to come. Ultra Finishing Image" /> Ultra Finishing Image" /> Bathroom Furniture The ultra pure white gloss and natural timber effects of the bathroom furniture collections create a stunning focal point in any bathroom. The modern lines couldn 't be any cleaner, the slim designs couldn 't be more practical, and the finish of each product couldn...

When I was in college, Febreze® was as much a staple in our dorm room as soap. Truth be told, we probably depended on Febreze a little more than we should have. Why go to all the trouble of actually washing your sheets when you can just spray them in 5 seconds? Now that I am a certifiable adult (37 counts as an adult, right?), I’ve learned there are actually legitimate uses of Febreze—it’s not just for lazy college students (and yes, I do wash my sheets on a regular basis now too). Febreze and other fabric fresheners can help to eliminate odors and allergens on rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, pillows, shower curtains, bath mats, car seats, sports pads, and stuffed animals. And best of all, you can make your own fabric freshener for very cheap. You just need a few ingredients… Vodka? Believe it or not, vodka isn’t just for Bloody Marys and Cosmopolitans. Diluted vodka is great for removing odors, removing sticky residue , and even acting as a window cleaner. Sure, a pantry full o...

Today's master bath offers an escape into an oasis of soothing serenity. With less focus on utility and more on creating ambience, the master bath has been elevated to one of the most important rooms in the home. More furniture-style cabinetry and vanities, beautiful framed mirrors and decorative vessel sinks make this once sterile space feel like a luxurious living space in your home. Homeowners express their personalities here with art work, open shelving displaying favorite pieces or a tile choice that says "this is my style and who I am." And they might bring in more home decor items , small furniture pieces and an extra dose of luxury with a lavish chandelier. Here are some of the hottest trends for the master bath in today's new homes being built in the Chicago suburbs. Statement mirrors So long to medicine cabinets and hello to statement mirrors. Think large clear glass mirrors that make the room look larger -- wood fr...

Excerpt from 'How Clean is Your House' By Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie Getting started Kim and Aggie's essential cleaning kit A glance at the shelves of cleaning materials in any large store will tell you that there is a breathtaking array of cleaning creams, powders, polishes, liquids, cloths, mops and tablets available. Of course you don't need them all! Some are time-saving, but buying so many products is hardly economical—we'll show you other cleaning methods that avoid buying a special product that does only one job. However, every home should have a basic cleaning kit . All the homes we visited contained cleaning materials —they just weren't being used. Their purchase was a sign of the best intentions, but then they had been buried at the back of a cupboard—often covered in grease or dust! Name a product and you can be sure that we have tried it. Here is a list of the supplies we never ...