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How Submerging the Shower Head in Vinegar?

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Disconnect the shower head from the shower. Check the instruction manual of your shower if you do not know how to do this. Many shower heads will simply twist off, but yours may be different. If you have recently installed a new shower head, and it has a warranty, make sure you handle it according to package instructions.

Pour white vinegar in a tub. Find a container or tub large enough to fully submerge your disconnected shower head. Pour enough white vinegar into the tub to completely immerse your shower head. Pour some baking soda into the tub. You should pour in about ⅓ of a cup of baking soda for every cup of vinegar that you pour into the tub. The solution should bubble.

Put the shower head in the tub of vinegar. Completely immerse your shower head in the tub of vinegar. Make sure that it will stay submerged for at least an hour. Wait one hour. Leave your shower head soaking in the vinegar. You can also leave your shower head there overnight, if you want more of a deep clean.

Rinse the shower head. Pour water from the sink onto your shower head. Rinse off the excess vinegar and wipe clean with a cloth. Turn on your sink faucet. Allow a strong stream of water to go through the pipe attachment into the nozzle. Let it run for 30 seconds. Reconnect the shower head. Turn on your shower. Let your shower run for a few minutes to get rid of any vinegar that might still be inside the shower head.

Wipe off excess sealer on the surface of your shower. Use a dry absorbent cloth to remove any excess sealer that pools on the top of your shower. Any excess sealer that’s pooled on the surface of your marble or that has not been absorbed must be removed for the health and appearance of your marble, as leftover sealer can stain it.

How to Make Your Own Mosaic Bathroom?

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Mosaics are images that are created by gluing glass, china or ceramic pieces to a surface. Although they often form distinct images, they can also be done in geometric or abstract patterns. Mosaics are popular in interior design because they add character and color to a surface while being durable. Ceramic tile mosaics are a great way to decorate a bathroom or kitchen countertop. You can do this project yourself with some tiles, cement, grout and a few tools. You must take care to arrange your mosaic exactly how you would like it to look before the cement dries. Learn how to make your own mosaic bathroom countertop.

Remove the current bathroom countertop, if you choose to do so. You will need a crowbar to peel the countertop away from the bottom surface and wall. You can also glue your tile on top of your current countertop. Choose the tiles you want to use for your bathroom countertop. Ceramic tiles are a good choice, and they are available at hardware and home improvement stores.

Do not choose too many bright colors for your mosaic surface. A surface made mostly of shades of neutrals and 1 or 2 bright colors will match your décor without looking too busy. You may choose tiles in the same size or of varying sizes. Consider choosing a different colored tile for the perimeter. Measure the dimensions of the bathroom countertop you would like to tile.

Lay your tiles out on a dry surface. Arrange the design that you would like to use, accounting for the dimensions of your bathroom sink. If you are working with large tiles you can place them in a thick plastic bag and hit them with a hammer to break them into smaller pieces. This will give you a more hap-hazard, uneven look than if you use small square tiles. Use a ceramic cutter to clip your tiles into specific shapes. For example, you may want to clip your square tiles diagonally to fit them around a curved wash basin. Clean the surface of your countertop. Use a heavy duty cleanser. Allow it to dry.