The Real Estate Browser Volume 8, Issue 5

32 — Say you saw it in The Real Estate Browser of Lynchburg — Volume 8 Number 5 www.LynchburgRealEstateBrowser.com T ips F or C reating A V irtually S elf -C leaning B athroom Fortunately, elbow grease and harsh chemical cleansers are no longer the only ways to keep a bathroom clean. Today, a variety of bathroom fixtures, devices and construction materials can all help contrib- ute to a bathroom that cleans up with less effort from you and stays that way for lon- ger. Innovative fixtures and faucets Keeping your toilet sparkling clean is as simple as press- ing a button, with the innovative ActiClean self-cleaning toilet from American Standard. The integrated cleaning system is user-activated, and includes the choice of a one-minute quick cleaning or a longer 10-minute deep cleaning cycle. (BPT) - Americans may be spending less time on housework, but that’s prob- ably not much consolation when you’re scrubbing the toilet for the third time in a week. Meanwhile, hours spent working are taking more of our time, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey. Factor in other time demands like taking care of the kids, your in-laws, your spouse and yourself, and it’s easy to see why products that improve cleanability are gaining ground in bathroom design. Cleaning the toilet, tub and shower prob- ably doesn’t top anyone’s list of favorite tasks. While it’s still necessary to do regular deep cleaning, when it comes to daily main- tenance, a range of new bathroom additions can lend a hand. * Self-cleaning toilets - Even in the clean- est households, the toilet can be a hot- bed for a variety of unpleasantness. The new ActiClean self-cleaning toilet from American Standard can make day-to-day cleaning of the bowl a much easier task. The press of a button releases cleaning solution into the bowl for either a one-minute quick clean or a 10-minute deep clean, while the patented VorMax jetted flushing technol- ogy powerfully scours the bowl to remove all splatter, skid marks and clinging waste. At the end of the soak period, the unit auto- matically siphons away the cleaner and rins- es the bowl with clear water. Simply press a button, walk away, and let the toilet do the rest - it’s that easy.

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