Your bathroom should be the place where you can unwind after a hard day at work, so it should be the perfect place to make you feel relaxed and peaceful. It’s probably when you are enjoying a long soak in the bath that you realise that your bathroom doesn’t make you feel relaxed. Perhaps it’s the way it is decorated that doesn’t seem right, or maybe it is those bathroom taps which have seen better days and are now looking a bit tatty.
The more you look around the more you realise that your bathroom is in need of a makeover. Look at those stains on the shower doors. No matter how hard you scrub them, the stains just will not come out, so perhaps it’s time to have new shower doors fitted? And those bathroom cabinets will have to go.
Before you know it, you have decided that the bathroom needs redecorating, but if you are planning to do this, don’t forget about the little details which when added together make an impression on the room. Replacing bathroom taps, shower valves and bathroom cabinets can go a long way to making your bathroom look a lot better, and you will find a fantastic range of fittings here at Bathroom2u.
We can supply everything you need to give your bathroom a fresh new look, which will make the time spent relaxing in your bath more enjoyable than ever. Have a look at the products on our website, and our helpful friendly staff will be on the end of the phone to advise you if necessary.
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Hot water isn’t an expensive commodity in the UK, but these days we are all more conscious about water use. Fresh water is a limited resource and as a society we’re only just realising how precious it is.
In a modern homes a lot of water goes straight down the drain, and even more goes to bathing ourselves and our children (and sometimes the dog), washing our clothes and dishes, watering pot plants, cleaning and cooking. And of course, the great British cup of tea. All that, every day, adds up to a lot of water coming out of shower heads and taps around the home - and a substantial utility bill.
The bathroom is one of the biggest contributors to the water and heating bills, so for both your pocket and for the environment it’s worth taking a critical look at your household’s water use in there. There are a number of very simple things you can do to cut it down.
One of the easiest but most important of those things is to educate your family, including the kids, about water use. Help them understand how important it is to turn bathroom taps off properly when not in use. Picking long handled or easy to shut off bathroom taps will help younger members of the family prevent drips and leaking. You can also save quite a bit of water by shutting off bathroom taps while you brush your teeth, for example.
Choosing from our range of efficient shower valves and heads will make an even bigger difference. We’ve got such a wide range of modern and intelligent shower heads, there is sure to be one that’s perfect for your bathroom.
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Half the battle with any job is knowing the right tools to use, and nowhere is that more true than with cleaning. Anyone who has tried to get motor oil off their hands with regular soap knows the truth in that. The bathroom is one of the most difficult places in the home to keep really clean and hygienic, and contains lots of tedious and fiddly cleaning jobs, such as cleaning bathroom taps and shower valves. However, using the right cleaning products will help make it quicker and easier.
Bleach is not a bathroom cure-all, although a diluted solution will help get mildew and mold off the shower screens and out of tile grout. A once a week treatment with a weak bleach solution is a good idea for mold-vulnerable surfaces even if they don’t look cloudy or dirty. Prevention is better than cure. However, do be careful with bleach and keep it well out of reach of children at all times.
Good results on many kinds of bathroom taps and shower valves can actually be achieved with simple bathroom soap or shower gel. If your bathroom taps are chrome or anything with a high shine, trying using your normal shower gel applied with a rag. Don’t use water, just wipe straight on and then off with a clean piece of cloth. You may be pleasantly surprised just how easy it is.
Lime scale can be removed from shower valves and sinks without harsh chemicals. Scrubbing with steel wool will usually do the trick but that will scratch porcelain, so a better method is to use half a normal building brick. It’s harder than the limescale, but not as hard as porcelain so won’t scratch.
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Elegant and glamorous bathrooms all have their place, but the style that’s most lusted after at the moment is the contemporary look. It doesn’t take much to achieve either, and with a few carefully-chosen bathroom accessories and fittings you’ll be able to have the perfect contemporary bathroom.
First of all, you need to think about the suite itself. White bathroom suites are ideal as they’re incredibly minimalist and perfectly fit the contemporary bill, so get rid of that avocado green and go for a splash of white instead.
The smaller fittings are also essential to consider. Bathroom taps, for example, should never be overlooked, and can be the perfect accompaniment to your contemporary theme. Go for bathroom taps that are sleek and stylish with clean lines and a great look (preferably chrome) and you’ll be well on your way to perfection.
But, things like bathroom cabinets are just as important, and there are plenty of options to perfectly match the rest of the room. Don’t forget bathroom accessories as well such as shower curtains, toothbrush holders, lights and toilet seats, and always try to go for options that complement each other.
So, to make the perfect contemporary bathroom, all it really takes is a few key pieces. As long as everything matches and is sleek and stylish you’ll be well on your way to success, but if you need a bit of help don’t hesitate to give us a call here at Bathroom2u. We’ll be happy to help, and while you’re at it have a browse though our range of bathroom accessories to get an idea of what you want to go for.
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The wetroom is the part of your house that deals with the unclean, so it’s often one of the most difficult places to keep clean - and the most tempting to let be. However, by far the best way to keep wetrooms and bathrooms clean is to give them a quick once over regularly rather than having a big cleaning blitz every so often. Mould is the biggest problem you’re likely to face, and if you let that get a foothold it will be much more difficult to get rid of and prevent from returning.
To prevent mould, give the fixtures where it’s most likely to build up a polish with a sponge or rag dipped in diluted bleach. It doesn’t have to be strong - in fact, let it stay quite weak, because strong bleach is hard on the hands as it is an extremely aggressive chemical. Target surfaces like bathroom cabinets (inside and outside if you can), showers and shower doors - even if they look clean. The bleach is a preventative as well as a cure. Follow the directions on the pack carefully. For regular weekly wetroom cleans, you can even make it up half strength.
Corners are trouble spots, too. Because they are harder to clean and it’s harder to see if they need cleaning, out of the way niches and corners of bathroom cabinets can be havens for mould, and it will spread from there. An old toothbrush is a handy tool for scrubbing out these tricky spots. Again, a diluted bleach solution will prevent mould and other troublesome substances from getting a foothold.
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There are many features that complement and complete the overall design of bathroom suites or wetrooms. If your bathroom is in need of updating, it may be more economical to change individual components rather than splashing out on a complete renovation. Replacing bathroom cabinets, shower doors, bathroom taps and shower valves is an ideal way to revamp you bathroom at an affordable price, and at Bathroom2u we have a wide range of these products and more to give your bathroom a new look.
Bathrooms cabinets come in a range of styles, from simple white cabinets that easily match any bathroom suite, to mirrored bathroom cabinets and even illuminated bathroom cabinets, which will give you bathroom extra light as well as storage.
Changing your shower doors can make an enormous difference to the appearance of your shower, and with the range of styles you can choose a shower door that suits your particular bathroom needs. For example if you have a small bathroom you might benefit from an inswing, bi-fold or sliding shower door. If on the other hand you have access requirements, a pivot or hinge door may be the best choice.
New bathroom taps will give the bathroom a real lift. Bathroom taps have evolved in recent years meaning that there are a variety of traditional and contemporary designs available to suit all tastes. Similarly shower valves come in a variety of styles and functions to improve your shower both practically and aesthetically.
At Bathroom2u we have all the elements you need to give you bathroom a classy, yet affordable makeover.
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Bathrooms have become a haven for pampering and luxury over the years, so the last thing you need when relaxing in the bathtub or shower is chaos or excess clutter. There are many storage options that can accommodate any size bathroom and alleviate the mess.
Small bathrooms inevitably suffer the most from lack of storage, and can appear particularly unwelcoming if bathroom items and accessories appear littered all over the room. The most effective way to create storage without minimising your bathroom space is to use wall mounted units or bathroom cabinets.
These come in a range of sizes and styles and can be planned according to your fixtures and available space. Bathroom cabinets are particularly good as the can come with added advantages such as illuminated mirrors or shaving sockets. Alternatively, wash stands and vanity units work well as they sit beneath your washbasin using space that might otherwise be defunct.
Other bathroom furniture options are floorstanding units and tall units, both of which have high shelving, and are useful for a large family bathroom. There are also small base units, a good place for simple storage such as towels, and mounted on wheels and can be easily shifted if necessary.
Whatever the size, shape and style of your bathroom, at Bathroom 2u we know we have a wide range of bathroom cabinets and furniture to help you clear the clutter. We have a range of bathroom cabinets, vanity units, floorstanding units and more to enable you to find the most stylish an efficient choice for your bathroom.
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