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Tips to economically renovate the bathroom

Tips to economically renovate the bathroom

Follow our tips for an effective bathroom renovation at a low cost! Αποφράξεις Αντωνίου is the best unblocking company with the most professional plumbers.

The cost of a complete bathroom renovation can very easily increase if not properly planned. Fortunately, there are many small, low-cost jobs that will give your bathroom a breath of fresh air. You do not want to be frustrated if you cannot get the right pitch so invest in a good capo. With small interventions, all the damages can be corrected and you can get a beautiful and functional new bathroom, aesthetically pleasing.

Here are some tips to help you get started:

Initial inspection and recording of obvious damages

Examine the bathroom thoroughly and record which tasks have priority to be done. They do not need to be done all at once and all at once.

Is there water leaking from the faucets, from the cistern, from the sink siphon or around the basin? Does the pipette smell bad? Are there any stains or mold on the ceiling or walls? Do you have broken or inflated tiles?

These are damages that in consultation with the technical workshop should be repaired. Before proceeding with changes and transformations in tiles, sanitary ware, etc. You may not need to change them all. Only make repairs where necessary.

Preventive plumbing inspection

If there is no obvious damage to your bathroom and you can allocate an extra amount, we recommend that you check your bathroom plumbing on both the water supply and sewerage network anyway. The test will show that everything is working properly and there is no hidden water leakage. Hidden water leak which has not yet caused damage. The control is done with a special infrared camera and with a drainage camera.

Job planning and your budget

Determine how much money you can spend on renovating your bathroom. Maybe your budget is low from the beginning and your bathroom has damage that creates problems in your daily life, in your health and in the structural elements of your home. Then damage repairs are a priority.

After recording all the damage and the needs of the bathroom space, determine in collaboration with the technical workshop, which of these works you should and want to start first. Then launch the next repairs. Set a strict work schedule and schedule to get results.

If there is no damage to the plumbing that needs repair and you have little money, you can make small aesthetic changes to taste. You can change some accessories or install new lighting fixtures or a new cabinet.

If you can make more money, you can focus on bigger changes. Like changing the wall and floor tiles or changing the bathtub with a modern shower cabin. Again, it all depends on your budget.

Ideas for saving money on bathroom renovation

1. Limit the tile

Work on changing bathroom tiles can increase the cost of renovation. To save money, limit the amount of tiles and focus on areas such as the floor. It is also important to put good quality tile in the shower area. On the contrary, it is not necessary to cover the whole walls with tiles. If half of the wall, from the middle to the ceiling is plastered, it can then only be painted and reduce costs.

But if you definitely want to cover the whole bathroom with tile, then it is better to prefer good quality tiles. You will find many at affordable prices, as you will find them in a wide variety in the market.

Be aware that handmade ornate ceramic tiles cost much more. So it is better to choose only a few such pieces that will be placed in two or three selected places, to give the appropriate decorative shades. And of course you can always choose a simple and classic tile. It will also provide you with the opportunity for many combinations with accessories, to give the style you want in the space.

2. Bathroom sink counter

A popular trend in renovations is granite counter-tops. Because the bathroom counter is small, installing a granite counter-top is relatively inexpensive compared to a new kitchen counter-top, for example, granite bathroom counter-top!
But even so, owning one is still beyond the reach of the average person. How; Look at the colour. Neutral colours, in dark shades such as black and brown, as well as light beige are more popular, which means that they are more expensive.

To save money, consider and evaluate a wider variety of colours that suit your space.

3. Wall painting

Painting bathroom walls is the most economical and perhaps the most effective way to give an air of freshness and renewal.

But do not think that you do not have to spend time to choose the right colour shades that will make a difference in the space. You can play with the color in places like the window, bathtub or shower, sink, mirror, toilet, switchboards, wall corners and floor.

Another thing to consider is humidity. Since mold grows easily in an area such as the bathroom where there is daily humidity, then you should invest in high quality satin paint. Even better you can invest in a special anti-mildew paint, suitable for areas with humidity, such as bathrooms.

4. The accessories that make the difference in the bathroom renovation

The renovation of the bathroom includes small interventions that give style to the space in a very economical way. You can change the lights, the faucets on the taps, the hangers for the towels, while you can also make small constructions that will give you more storage space, such as shelves above the basin or next to the sink.

Contact Apofraxeis Antoniou for tips and suggestions regarding the economical renovation of your bathroom.

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DIY tips to clean your drains

DIY tips to clean your drains

When your drains and pipes are getting dirty, you know that eventually you are going to need to call a drain cleaning service Αποφράξεις Αντωνίου– to come and repair the damage. Sometimes though, the drain cleaning crew is not necessary as you can clean your drains on your own. You just need to be careful while doing it because you do not want to provoke extra damage to any pipes.

Cleaning the pipes and drains in between professional maintenance of your central draining system will save you from extra clogs and unpleasant odors in your bathroom and kitchen. We have prepared some (Do It Yourself) DIY tips to clean your drains and we promise that they are very easy and affordable.

We also promise that you will see a difference in your bathroom and kitchen when performing these DIYs. We will be using natural ingredients but feel free to use your own cleaners if you already have them at hand.

Boiling Water

The number one tip we could offer you is to use boiling water at least twice a week. Either in your sinks or in the toilet bowl, boiling water works like a charm in diluting grease and heavy stains. Boil one kettle at a time and run it through your sinks. In the bathroom it is likely to break down the soap and toothbrush pieces that are stuck in the pipes Αποφράξεις Αργυρούπολη.

In the kitchen, it helps break down the grease that grasps on the pipes and collects little bits and pieces of other food scraps. If you can do it at least two times per week or after you are washing dishes with many oils and fat on them, it would really help preserve your pipes clean and grease-free.

Vinegar and Baking Soda

Maybe the most well-known hack for cleaning basically anything! Baking soda and vinegar (either white or regular) is a combination that creates an effective reaction which can remove any grease, mark, stain, anything. When it comes to your drains, sinks and toilet bowl, vinegar and baking soda can be proven effective if you want them sparkling clean.

The most amazing fact is that this combination can successfully unclog Αποφράξεις Πειραιάς your sink’s drain! Just pour one quarter of a cup of baking soda and then follow it by the same amount of vinegar. Let it fizz and watch the reaction as you might need to add a little bit more of each. After it has stopped fizzing, pour a liter of hot water and you will find out that the clog is gone!

In the toilet bowl, vinegar and soda can result to disinfection and whitening, as they can remove basically any stain that they find in their way. Use it once a month and you will never need to use chemical cleaners again!

Lemon, Salt and White Vinegar

If you need to make a room smell nicer go with this one. You will need to get the juice of two lemons, two tablespoons of salt (and maybe baking soda too) and one cup of withe vinegar. Throw the salt and the lemon juice into your sink and by using a brush or even half a lemon, scrub your sink until you are happy with the results. Do not forget to brush the silver parts of the faucet too as salt works wonders on them.

After that, wash the remains with the vinegar followed by water. You will not believe the difference three simple ingredients make! The combination of these three will also clean the pipes of the sink. If you have a garbage disposal unit in your kitchen sink, throw those lemon cups in there and run it before you rinse with the vinegar. It will smell amazing and your pipes will be squeaky clean!

Dish Detergent

The good old dish detergent can also work wonders on your toilet bowl and drains. For the sink drains you can dilute two tablespoons in a liter of hot water and run in through the drain. The detergent will probably break down the grease and masses that are stored in your pipes. It might not work that well, but at least the hot water will remove the bigger chunks.

If you think that your toilet bowl is about to be clogged –Αποφράξεις Πεντέλη-, prepare the same mixture mentioned above and maybe double it and pour it with force down the toilet bowl. It will push anything that is blocking your toilet, or at least it will stall the clog for a few days.

Vinegar and paper towels

This DIY is great if your sinks and faucets are made out of stainless steel plus the vinegar is great for the pipes as we have mentioned before. Take four or more paper towels and soak them in vinegar. After that place them all over your sink, covering every inch of it, including the faucet.

The vinegar is a great disinfectant and it helps polish the stainless steel of your sink. Remove it after 25 minutes and rinse with water. Your sink was never as clean as now and we bet that you are not going to use chemical cleaners again!

Fabric Softener for the bathroom floor drain

If you have noticed a weird, nasty smell coming out of your bathroom floor drain, then it is time to give it a deep clean. This particular drain, contains products from your bathroom sink, bathtub and even your washing machine. This means that a lot of shampoo, lint and toothpaste pieces are all over it.

Remove the lid of the drain and toss it in a bowl of vinegar and hot water. Let it soak for as long as possible as it might be very dirty. Move on to the inside of your drain and pour some hot water in it so that you see how clean or dirty the inside is. You can now grab an old toothbrush and using some baking soda, scrub the edges and whatever part is reachable.

Do not forget to rinse with your water. It will be easier if you open the bathtub socket so that the water gets absorbed easier. When you are happy with the results, pour a cup of fabric softener and let it sit overnight. Rinse it in the morning and all the annoying odors will be gone!

If you have a clogged drain though, it is better to call a drain cleaning crew to take care of it.

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