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The recent coronavirus pandemic has instilled in many a good understanding of cleanliness. Spending large amounts of time at home, away from others, can affect anyone’s mental health. However, staying in isolation and remaining in a clean and tidy house can be hard for individuals who rarely stayed indoors.

The idea of cleaning can regularly feel like a never-ending chore, and that is because it is. However, when it comes to cleaning some of the dirtier places in the house, like a bathroom, it does get simpler.

So, knowing how difficult it can be to work up the motivation to clean a bathroom, here are a few tips. Below are six tips for helping maintain a clean bathroom all the time.

Limit Trash

One of the easiest ways to ensure that a bathroom stays clean is to manage the trash flow. Sometimes this looks like buying a trash can or upgrading an old one for something better. Whatever it looks like, be sure to address the trash issue first.

Sometimes this looks like setting personal limitations on what gets thrown away in a bathroom trash can. For example, it might be best not to throw any trash that is not bathroom-related away in the kitchen or only throw paper products away in the bathroom.

Get Innovative

Some may be wondering, “how does a bidet work?” Well, the truth is it works like a shower, but for the toilet. While the technology extends as far back as the 1700s many in the United States are unfamiliar.

Sometimes employing this kind of unfamiliar technology can organize and declutter a bathroom. For example, not needing toilet paper and replacing it with a bidet is efficient and helps protect the environment. Additionally, if you’re working with limited bathroom space, consider installing a compact toilet. Compact toilets are designed to save space without compromising on functionality, making them an excellent choice for smaller bathrooms where every inch counts.

Simple

Keep it simple. When it comes to designing a bathroom or accessorizing, it is best to keep it simple. This one is not complicated. Do not crowd the bathroom with stuff that does not belong; keep it simple, and business-oriented in a way.

Save the decorations, tiny figurines, paintings, and carpets for some other place in the house. If the floors are bare and cold, then try using a pair of slippers. The less stuff in the bathroom, the easier it will be to empty and clean thoroughly.

Organizers

Finding clever ways to store tiny products for hair, teeth, and skin can be challenging. Find a creative way to organize these products, and it can cut a lot of time out of the cleaning process. This means that the bathroom can be cleaned up daily because everything in the bathroom has a home.

If for some reason organization items are not in that home, it won’t take long to put them there. This can look like small bins with drawers that pull out, cubby boxes, or even more elaborate ones that stand. Find storage for towels, washcloths, and extra bathroom supplies. Ensuring that things have a home is essential for maintaining a clean bathroom.

Routine

Develop a cleaning routine. Obviously, cleaning every day is the best option, but let’s be honest, it’s not always possible. So, create a process for cleaning. For example, maybe on Mondays the floors get cleaning while every Tuesday through Wednesday, the shower and toilet get cleaned.

Setting up a routine is a great way to get into a habit of cleaning regularly. Sometimes having a visual can help. If this is difficult, buy a dry-erase board and map out a realistic cleaning schedule.

Good Cleaner

This may sound simple, but it is often overlooked. Invest in a good cleaning agent. Also, do not get cheap when it comes to buying the tools needed to clean. The more excited a person is about using the tools for cleaning, the more inclined they are to actually clean.

Scrubbing the toilet might not be inherently enjoyable, but watching all the grime and dirt flush away can be satisfying. If uncertain, look up the best ways to clean something. Sometimes they can be enlightening and possibly lead to a new passion. If anything, the pandemic has been great for self-exploration and new hobbies.

So, Remember

Most times, when cleaning seems impossible, it’s because the chore has sat way longer than it should have. The endless hours of scrubbing grime off the shower can be avoided by doing it more often.

In other words, break up the project into smaller, more manageable tasks, and keep working from there. Everyone can have a clean bathroom all the time.

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Many of us will have rented a property at some time in our lives. So you’ll undoubtedly understand all the positives and negatives versus owning your own home. On the up side, renting a flat or house can allow you to be flexible, especially if you’re not settled in one location, however, it can also mean limited possibilities to be creative, especially if you are on a long-term lease.

When it comes to decorating a rental property, unless it is specifically high-end, your landlord won’t have spent a massive amount of his or her budget on furnishings and décor. The colour scheme will usually be a safe mix of whites and neutrals with modern fixings and fittings.

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If you don’t mind living in a sea of beige, this type of décor is ideal, however, if you like to add a touch of personality to your surroundings, then things can start to get tricky.

One space in which it is often hard to make your mark is the bathroom. Usually consisting of a good quality toilet and basin suite with a bath and/or shower, plain white tiles and the odd accessory, it can make for a sterile and uninviting environment.

The good news is, if your landlord is open to some minor improvements, there are plenty of easy ways to personalise your bathroom space and add some genuine character.

Get that Paint Roller Out

The great thing about a rental bathroom is, with all that white space, you have the perfect blank canvas on which to work a masterpiece. A lick of paint can ultimately transform the look and feel of any bathroom space. But which shades should you select?

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Well, grey is still the No 1 colour of choice when it comes to bathrooms but there are other, more cheerful shades that have seen a rise in popularity. When Pantone named Living Coral as colour of the year, many interior designers jumped at the chance to add a bit of blush to their décor. Other on-trend colours include honey yellow, ultra-violet and raspberry red.

There are, of course, other ways in which you can inject a dash of colour into your bathroom design without breaking the bank. Accessories and soft furnishings can all fit in with your chosen colour scheme.

Style it Out

When appealing to potential tenants, your landlord will most probably have chosen a fairly modern look for your bathroom, right down to the type of taps and even the mirror above your basin. Modern style, or contemporary style as it is often known, is characterised by simple shapes and clean lines.

The alternative is a traditional style bathroom, which features classic, timeless elements like bevelled edges and embellishments. If you are renting a Victorian property or something that is slightly more rustic, this type of style would certainly be more fitting.

Try and stick to one of these styles when choosing items for your bathroom. You can mix and match to create a more eclectic look, however it is much harder to achieve this type of design without it looking haphazard.

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Accessorise, accessorise, accessorise 

With a new colour palette and style in mind, the next step is to go out there and accessorise to your heart’s content. Just like matching a tie with a suit or matching a cocktail dress with the perfect little clutch bag, accessorising your bathroom is great fun.

To begin with, have a think about all those vital necessities in your bathroom, like a towel rail, toilet brush and holder and somewhere to place your toothbrush. Whilst you may be tempted to buy everything individually, a coordinated set of accessories will bring a more coordinated and cohesive look to your bathroom. Plus, if they work well with your chosen colour scheme, you’re well on your way to making your bathroom your own.

Go Green

Another neat way to get in on the latest trend is to add some flora to your room. House plants are big business these days, so why not pick out a selection of shrubs to bring a touch of greenery to your indoor space. Put trailing plants on a high shelf and select some larger plants for your floor space.

If your bathroom is a little on the small side, you may need to get creative. Why not make a macramé plant hanger, which can be suspended from your ceiling?

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Declutter with Furniture 

One of the major bugbears of renting a home can simply be lack of space, especially if you’re living in an apartment. To ensure your bathroom is given space to breathe, it may be worth investing in some furniture.

A quick and easy way to increase your shelving space is to add a ladder storage unit. Simple to install, ladder storage can be leaned up against a wall providing room for towels, toiletries and treasured possessions.

If the opportunity exists, you could add some wall hung units like a mirror cabinet. However, you will need to check that your wall can support this type of load beforehand. Plus, get your landlord’s permission, as he or she might not be thrilled when you drill extra holes into the wall.

Don’t Limit your Creativity

If your landlord is open-minded, he or she may even allow you to fully refurbish the bathroom. After all, this will add value to their property and give you a space which matches your personality. Everyone’s a winner! A full bathroom suite can cost less than you’d think and, if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with the DIY, you could fit the whole thing on a small budget.

As with all these tips, it is always best to chat with your landlord and see what types of improvement he or she is happy for you to make.

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Bathroom flooring stands out as a really important bathroom remodel element. We are talking about a really busy house room. It needs to resist a lot of wear and tear.

Brand new flooring is going to take out a large part of the bathroom remodel project. This is something you have to take into account. According to plumbers in Geelong, many homeowners underestimate how much flooring costs and they end up opting for inferior options when they realize this is the case.

The good news is that there are numerous options that are available right now. Every single one has its particular advantages and disadvantages. It is important to learn all that you can about them before you visit the home improvement store. This is why we are going to now talk about the most popular bathroom flooring options that you want to seriously consider right now.

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Vinyl Bathroom Flooring

This is a highly popular choice for homeowners from around the world. The big advantage is that vinyl bathroom flooring is durable. At the same time, it is really water-resistant and does stand out as being comfortable. You can now choose out of various styles and colors. There are even some that are simulating tile and stone appearance. You only have to pay between one and seven dollars per one square foot, plus installation costs if you opt for vinyl.

Tile Bathroom Flooring

You want to consider tile flooring if it is important for you to add some texture or shapes to your bathrooms. The ceramic tiles will be finished in special glaze over clay. Then they are baked. Porcelain color is running through clay.

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The advantage of using porcelain is that it is highly resistant to scratches. However, you need to understand that these tiles are very slippery. Opting for high-floss finish is a very bad idea if you are to install the tiles inside your bathroom. In order to install tile flooring you can expect to pay anywhere between three and twenty dollars for one square foot.

Laminate Bathroom Flooring

This option is quickly gaining in popularity, especially when referring to homeowners that appreciate the way in which wood looks. You get a similar appearance without having to deal with the obvious problems you would have as you add wood flooring to your bathroom. Laminate does offer various benefits people love like easy installation, low costs and increased durability. However, water damage can appear. Spills and drips need to be cleaned as soon as possible in order to avoid falling. The good news is that price is affordable with one square foot costing up to ten dollars. This is what makes laminate bathroom flooring a really good option to take into account. Just be sure you look at all the types available since you can choose out of so many you will just love.