Remember also to clean the shower enclosure. This is a very important issue, as it extends the lifespan of our cabin, and the bathroom looks nice and tidy. We want to enjoy freshness and cleanliness all the time. In addition, you can take care of not only the cleanliness of the cabin but also the scent in our bathroom.
Features of Cabins
Furnishing a bathroom largely depends on the available space. Currently, the most popular choice among investors is the shower. Its huge advantage is saving space, as well as user comfort and reducing the time spent in the bathroom every day. When choosing a shower, we must consider its exact appearance - the shape of the cabin, the shower tray, and whether it will be a model with doors or a walk-in system without doors.
A shower with a tray is a traditional and at the same time the most popular solution used when arranging a bathroom. According to statistics, it is the most frequently chosen option, much more often than a bathtub. Installing such a cabin guarantees a clear separation of the bathing area from the dry space. The shower cabin can be found in almost every bathroom in our homes. The choice of cabin should be carefully considered. The market offer is rich, and you can choose from various types of cabins: freestanding, wall-mounted, corner, niche, and bathtub-mounted.
When choosing a shower cabin, it is essential to consider what type of doors it should have, so you can enter and exit the cabin freely without any obstacles. We should choose the type of doors based on the amount of space available around the cabin. Thus, we have several types of shower doors to choose from, differing in the way they open and close.
Savings is Key
A shower is a water-saving option. There are also many other ways to save water. Never waste water unnecessarily; for example, you can use it to water flowers, the garden, or for cleaning. When showering, don't let the water run for too long, and the shower head can be replaced with a water-saving version with a small stream. It is also worth turning off the tap when brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your face. It's also good to adjust the temperature of hot water; instead of increasing the stream, try decreasing it. Install single-lever taps. Temperature regulation using two knobs is a waste of time and water. A single-lever tap adjusts the temperature immediately.
Water can be saved not only in the bathroom but also on driveways and in gardens. Water the lawn sparingly. The general rule is that grass needs watering every 5-7 days in summer. Heavy rain eliminates the need for watering for up to 2 weeks. Water lawns early in the morning or late in the evening, when temperature and wind speed are lowest. This reduces evaporation losses. It's important to use an economical sprinkler in the garden. Avoid installing fountains if they don't have a closed water circuit. Check where water losses due to evaporation and wind will be minimal.
It's also worth replacing all taps with those that save water. In an old tap, a device called an aerator can be installed - a type of sieving that aerates the flowing water, making the stream stronger. It's also a good idea to choose modern solutions, like modern taps that allow for water savings.
Ecological Ways
Cabins often have many nooks and crannies. An exception is models without a tray, where simple glass panes are usually used. There are many products designed for cleaning shower cabins. Special cleaning milks and pastes can be effective but beware of those containing hard microgranules. This ingredient may effectively remove persistent limescale but can dull the cabin's walls and leave unattractive scratches.
Many people are opting out of chemical products, seeking natural methods for clean, shiny surfaces. One of them is vinegar. To create a solution ideal for cleaning the cabin, you need to prepare a mixture in a 1:1 ratio. Vinegar combined with warm water effectively removes lime and soap scum. For shiny cabin walls, it's best to pour the solution into a sprayer and thoroughly spray the walls. After about 10 minutes, wipe the dirt with a cloth and rinse the cabin with warm water. Vinegar can also be used to clean tiles, grout, rails, and shower taps.
Vinegar can be successfully replaced with citric acid. Add two tablespoons of citric acid to 200 ml of warm water. After thoroughly mixing the ingredients, the solution can be poured into a sprayer. Then proceed as with the water and vinegar mixture. This idea will appeal to those irritated by the distinctive smell of vinegar. However, if your cabin has marble elements, be cautious with citric acid.