Lime scale can build up over time, particularly in hard water areas, and can make bathrooms look dirty and run-down. Using a general bathroom cleaning solution is not usually enough to shift these deposits; instead an acid de-scaling solution is called for. Professional products are the best at doing this quickly and effectively but more and more products are coming into the domestic market that really are quite good. All ceramic sanitary fittings, tiled surfaces and glass should be de-scaled; baths, shower screens, basins, and toilets, paying particular attention to areas where lime scale builds up, such as where water drips from a tap to the plughole and shower heads. The acid solution will also cut through greasy body fat deposits and soap-scum and will save you the cost of any other products. When de-scaling the toilet bowl it is a good idea to empty the water first and this can be done in most toilet units by using the toilet brush in a pushing motion toward the u-bend. Be particularly careful when using acid de-scaling products with metallic elements such as taps as modern chrome fittings as quite often only chrome plated and acid can strip plating and can corrode other metal surfaces. You should also avoid these products with cast-iron units as they can dull enamel.
Discoloured Grout between tiles can spoil the appearance of a clean bathroom and once it becomes discoloured it is very difficult to remove by general cleaning. There are some innovative products on the market such as touch-up paint pens that can transform the look of discoloured grout. However for general cleaning you can use household bleach to whiten yellowed grout by applying to a soft cloth, dabbing onto the grout, scrub with an old toothbrush and then rinse off completely. The same goes for acid cleaners; bleach and acid solutions are caustic and can degrade the grout and other surfaces, so make sure that you rinse thoroughly after treatment. It should go without saying that you should always wear protective gloves and in particular if you are cleaning high level areas, you should wear goggles. Never mix bleach as the result can be highly toxic fumes.
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Mildew is another common problem in bathrooms. There are specialist products available that are inexpensive and quite effective, however a spray solution of bleach will work just as well. Dilute the bleach 3:1 (hot water to bleach) in a clean trigger-spray bottle and spray onto affected surfaces including tiles, painted walls and ceilings. It is essential to remove all items from the areas, in particular bath mats and towels and to completely cover carpeted floors with polythene sheeting, and protect yourself with overalls, gloves and goggles. Leave for a few minutes and wipe with a cloth, some areas may need a little agitation. Mould and Mildew in silicone sealant around bathroom fittings and windows can be a problem as it is often forms between the sealant and the surface and can only be removed with the sealant itself. The bleach solution can also be used to freshen up discoloured plastic shower curtains; just lay them in the bath, spray the solution on, leave for a few minutes and rinse off.
Be wary of using any abrasive scouring pads in your bathroom as these will scratch most modern metallic fittings and can damage glass, acrylic and plastic. If you have any slate, marble, granite or limestone counters, walls or flooring never use any acid de-scaling products or bleach, and consult specialist advice.
Special Price!!! Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles
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Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles Feature
- Measures 10-1/4-inch in diameter and 4-inch deep; lifetime warranty.
- Self-basting domed lid preserves moisture; loop handles aid in carrying
- Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use
- Rugged cast-iron construction heats slowly and evenly
- 5-Quart Dutch oven with cast-iron lid ideal for slow-cooking foods
Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles Overview
New style 5 qt dutch oven with loop handles. The original slow cooker, this seasoned-ready to use dutch oven with iron cover cooks meats to perfection.Lodge Logic L8DOL3 Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles Specifications
The American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Lodge's Logic line of cookware comes factory pre-seasoned with the company's vegetable oil formula, and is ready to use right out of the box. At 10-1/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep, this 5-quart Dutch oven holds a heap of chili, chicken and rice, or fruit cobbler. This model is not the campfire style, with legs, wire handle, and a lid for coals. This one is flat-bottomed to sit on a stovetop burner or in the oven, with a domed lid that sends moisture back into the pot. Loop handles aid in carrying with oven mitts. While the Dutch oven comes pre-seasoned to prevent food from sticking, it works best when sprayed or lightly coated with vegetable oil before use. After the meal is done, simply scrub the cast iron with a stiff brush and hot water, no soap, and dry immediately. Lodge covers the sturdy oven with a lifetime limited warranty against defects, and when cared for properly, this virtually indestructible pan should last for generations. --Ann Bieri
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