bathroom

Meet BÄSINGEN: IKEA gadgets that (finally) make your life at home easier

Life at home can be a bit of acrobatic competition – especially when wet bathroom tiles, slippery rugs and an "unreachable" towel are involved. IKEA has taken things a step further with the BÄSINGEN collection – an inclusive product range for anyone who wants more comfort, safety and confidence at home.

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Do You Store Your Makeup in the Bathroom? You'll Think Twice After Reading This

Have you ever left your makeup - powder, mascara or lipstick - on the shelf next to the mirror without thinking? The bathroom may seem like the most appropriate place to store your makeup, since that's where you use it. But the truth is, it's actually not the smartest decision - and there are a few reasons why. Do you store your makeup in the bathroom?

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The bathroom rug is a haven for mold: how often should you wash it to avoid harming your health?

Few things in an apartment are as self-evident – and at the same time as ungratefully forgotten – as the bathroom rug. We step on it with wet feet every morning, it bears our footprints several times a day, and in the meantime it calmly absorbs moisture, bacteria and even mold. While we diligently wash towels and change bed linen, it remains somewhere in the shadow zone of household chores – until the moment it starts to smell musty.

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How to clean grout to make it look like new again: 6 tricks for sparkling white bathroom grout

Grouts. Those inconspicuous lines between tiles that we usually ignore until one morning – when we’re trying to drink our coffee in peace – they stare us straight into the soul. They slowly darken, turning into tones you wouldn’t even choose for a winter coat, and start to emit smells that vaguely remind us of a neglected basement bathroom from the 90s. How do you clean grout?

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This is what cleaning product sellers won't tell you: a simple shaving foam trick that has taken the internet by storm - your bathroom will shine like new

The bathroom is often a place where, in addition to limescale and soap, frustration also accumulates. Scrubbing the tub, removing stains, finding the right ratio between cleaner and courage – sounds familiar? When a few hairs accumulate in the drain and a few stains that even the most advertised cleaner cannot remove, there comes a time when you would rather call the renovation team and start over. Forget vinegar, baking soda and ten different cleaners. All you need for a sparkling bathroom is... shaving cream. And a broom. Yes, you read that right.

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Say goodbye to the smell of urine in your bathroom – forever!

If you've ever had someone visit you, walk into your bathroom, and then ask - a little too diplomatically - "What's that smell?" then you know we have a problem. No matter how often you mop, spray, and air, there's one particular aroma that just won't go away. Yes, we're talking about urine. That obnoxiously persistent smell that can turn a bathroom into a little hell chamber.

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A trick that eliminates unpleasant odors and slow drains in the bathroom: this homemade natural mixture works in 10 minutes

Unpleasant drain odors and sluggish water drainage are one of those household problems that we tend to sweep under the rug – or rather, under the bathroom tiles. Most often, we solve them with expensive cleaners that promise miracles, but at the same time contain ingredients that would make even a chemist scratch their head in concern. But there is a much more natural, simple and effective solution for drains that you can prepare from ingredients in your home kitchen.

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How to create a naturally scented toilet with two ingredients that smells for days

Are you tired of stuffiness in your bathroom? Discover a genius trick with two kitchen heroes that will turn your toilet into an aromatherapy temple!

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9 plants that thrive in a humid bathroom with little light - make your bathroom look like a mini wellness center

If there's one space in the home that's often overlooked in the world of houseplants, it's the bathroom. And for good reason - it often lacks direct sunlight, humidity fluctuates like a lunar calendar, and the temperature fluctuates with every shower. But what's a death sentence for many plants is a tropical nirvana for some.

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Limescale – the silent enemy that steals the shine of your bathroom: 3 natural tricks for the most stubborn stains in the toilet, bathtub and sink

If you feel like your toilet is ashamed of its own interior, your bathtub looks like the backdrop for an anti-limestone commercial, and your sink could easily land a role in the next episode of CSI: Bathroom – then let us comfort you: hard water is to blame. And no, it’s not some exotic phenomenon that only plagues old buildings and poor plumbing. As many as 85% of households in the UK have hard water – water that contains a high amount of dissolved minerals, especially calcium and magnesium.

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How to Clean a Bathtub in 5 Minutes with a Single Ingredient: Natural, Sparkling, and Bleach-Free

The bathtub – once a sanctuary of relaxation, now a potential breeding ground for mold and stains. But don't panic, we're not going to prescribe bleach and a protective mask. Instead, we're going to show you how to clean your bathtub in 5 minutes with natural ingredients – and in a way that will have your mother-in-law asking for the recipe.

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This natural grout cleaner works wonders – you can make it at home in 1 minute and it works better than store-bought cleaners

Grouts. The eternal problem of all of us who dream of a spotlessly clean bathroom or kitchen. We can scrub until we are exhausted, buy expensive special grout cleaners that promise miracles – but in the end, all too often we are left with nothing but greyness and disappointment. Sound familiar?

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