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10 Top Tips On How Best To Clean Your Shower Screen
March 22, 2023 by NQ Survey Home Design, Interiors, Renovations

10 Top Tips On How Best To Clean Your Shower Screen

Even though shower screens do not attract dirt and grime as much as shower curtains do, it does not mean that they do not need cleaning at all. Given that a shower is where you and your family clean yourselves, it stands to reason that some of what you wash off will land on the shower screen. In addition, tiny particles in the water can also end up causing water marks, plus there might be spillages of liquid soap, shampoos, and conditioners that cause soap scum.

All of this means that your shower screen will need cleaning, and we suggest that the more often you do so, the longer they will continue to look great. So, how do you clean shower screens? Well, we don’t just have one tip to help you do so; we have no fewer than ten top tips to help you clean your shower screen.

Shower Screen Cleaning Top Tip #1 – Clean With Vinegar/Dish Soap

Usually, a mix of 1:1 vinegar and dish soap in a spray bottle of water will suffice. Spray the solution onto the shower screen, wait 20 minutes and then wipe off with a cloth.

Shower Screen Cleaning Top Tip #2 – Clean With Baking Soda 

Mix baking soda with water to make a cleaning paste. Applying the cleaning paste to your shower screen using a sponge is a great way to get rid of soap scum.

Shower Screen Cleaning Top Tip #3 – Clean With Ammonia

Ensure that you open the bathroom window and wear gloves if using ammonia. Add the ammonia to water in a spray bottle in a mix of 1 part ammonia to 3 parts water. Spray onto the shower screen, and whilst it is still wet, scrub to clean. Rinse all parts of your shower thoroughly to ensure all ammonia traces are gone.

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What to Consider When Planning Your Landscape
September 8, 2021 by NQ Survey Home Design, Landscaping

What to Consider When Planning Your Landscape

Whether you’re starting with a blank slate or undertaking a significant overhaul of your current landscaping, there’s a lot to think about above and beyond what plants you like.

You have to consider your property’s positioning, who uses it, themes, future-proofing, and much more. If you’re about to start looking at your options, don’t forget to put thought into the following points.

The Climate

You might think that all you need to know about your yard is its size and what you like and dislike, but that’s not all. Before you even get to that stage, you must consider your regional climate, soil type, and topography.

These points can all contribute to the landscaping features you rely on and even the techniques you use to get the desired result. Use the Bureau of Meteorology for some helpful information on climate zones for temperature and humidity.

With their information, you can determine the plant types to suit various regions, like the cool temperate climate of Tasmania, through to the hot conditions of Western Australia.

Yard Users

The most frequent visitors to your yard can be who you end up catering for in your final design. While you might like a beautiful cottage garden with rare plants, your treasure-hunting hound may see those plans being less than ideal. Cater for your users, and you’ll end up with a practical and functional space.

You might decide to have a lawn area for your pets – which will require lawn mowing, a play area for the kids – which will require safety parameters, and an entertainment area for you and your friends. Making sure everyone is catered for is something to factor into your landscaping plan early on.

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Top Bathroom Cabinet Trends of 2021
April 12, 2021 by NQ Survey Home Design, Interiors

Top Bathroom Cabinet Trends of 2021

When you’re thinking about renovating your bathroom, it can be hard to know where to start. Sure, a cabinet maker can offer some helpful advice on cabinetry types. Still, it’s also convenient if you can at least decide on a style you prefer before you start looking in earnest.

One of the most important things to consider is what will not only be on-trend today but remain so for years to come. A bathroom renovation is not something you will want to be doing too often. Check out some of these top bathroom cabinet trends of 2021 below to give yourself a starting point.

Floating Vanities

For the last few years, floating vanities have been growing in popularity by the day, and 2021 is proving to be no different. They are available in a variety of styles and sizes, and their off-the-ground styling can make a bathroom look much larger than it is.

What’s more, you can store items underneath them, such as spare toilet paper or the bathroom scale that never seems to have somewhere to live.

Floating vanities, which are also called wall-mount bathroom vanities, tend to be ideal for contemporary homes. However, that’s not to say they wouldn’t fit in with homes of a classic style. You can choose complete units with countertops and sinks or mix and match to ensure you have the most seamless style for your home.

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How To Safely Clean Composite Decking
January 3, 2021 by NQ Survey Home Design, Maintenance, Renovations

How To Safely Clean Composite Decking

One of the biggest advantages of composite decking over decking made from other materials, such as timber, is that it requires a lot less maintenance, meaning less need for Sydney deck repairs.

For many, this is the clincher in terms of choosing which decking they buy, not just because you do not need to spend as much time maintaining composite decking, but because it also costs a lot less to maintain. Given that decking will likely last many years, over time, the savings made due to fewer maintenance costs will be considerable.

Now, whilst composite decking may need less time and money spent on it with regards to maintenance, that does not mean it is completely maintenance-free. In other words, you do need to clean it and maintain it, so here are some of the basics that you can do in order to ensure your composite decking looks great, and for longer.

The amount of time you will need to carry out the cleaning of composite decking is minimal, and in most cases, it should amount to no more than a few hours every year. In fact, many decking owners set aside a day during a weekend in the summer, and that is it.

Note we said summer as this is the best time of the year to carry out cleaning on composite decking because it means your decking should be at its driest, and any water you use as part of the cleaning process should evaporate in no time.

First, you should remove all the furniture which you have on your decking, including tables, chairs, barbecue grills and plant pots. Not only will this make it easier to clean the decking, but safer, as you will be amazed how many accidents happen with people tripping over and bumping into decking furniture as they try to clean around them.

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Home Elevators
September 22, 2017 by NQ Survey Home Design, Interiors

The 4 Primary Categories of Home Elevators

Residential properties whether apartment complexes or individual homes that consist of more than a single floor, require elevator machines to transport the residents and goods between the various levels. This is not a mere luxury element any more. With the evolution of residential apartments into complexes with multiple stages and even home offices, residential elevators have become a necessity.

Naturally, engineering and design joined forces and after a number of trials and errors, and the elimination of several models of residential lifts, four primary kinds of elevator designs emerged as the winners. These are the most commonly used home elevators, and each of them have their own unique features, as we will learn further.

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