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4 Bathroom Cleaning Tricks

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save water with right shower headBathrooms also seem to be a constant battle on the cleanliness front. Given the frequency for which toilets, tubs, sinks have to be cleaned, it take quite a bite out of your schedule just to keep things well maintained. These 43 cleaning tricks will help you increase efficiency and effectiveness to help take back control over the bathroom.

Shower Head Buildup Removal

Minerals from hard water create a chemical buildup on the inside of shower heads, which will disrupt water flow. Vinegar is best solution here as it does a great job of removing mineral buildup. Fill a plastic baggy about 3/4 full and tie it up around the shower head using a rubber band. Let the shower head soak over night and remove the baggy in the morning. Wash the vinegar away with water.

Kitchen Maintenance Checklist

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Keeping it Clean

Kitchens have a number of appliances and fixtures to help with cooking and cleaning. Utilizing this kitchen maintenance checklist will keep everything working well and reduce the chances of needing a repair. Try to perform the tasks on this list at least twice a year.

Clean the refrigerator coils to improve energy efficiencyRefrigerator and Freezer

Is your refrigerator or freezer not staying cold? A lot of times this because of too much dust covering the heat exchanger, the metal set of coils. Without a way to expel heat, the refrigerator will not stay cool.

To prevent this problem use a duster to clean of the coils. Be sure not to apply to much pressure to the delicate fins on the coils. It is also good to remove the power to the unit while cleaning to avoid a shock.