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T ips F or C reating a V irtually
S elf -C leaning B athroom
The pioneering ActiClean self-
cleaning toilet from American
Standard includes a user-
activated, discreetly hidden
integrated cleaning system, as
well as a removable seat for
thorough toilet maintenance.
(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 prod-
ucts that improve cleanability are gaining
ground in bathroom design.
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 con-
tribute to a bathroom
that cleans up with less
effort from you and
stays that way for lon-
ger.
Innovative fixtures and faucets
Cleaning the toilet, tub and shower
probably doesn’t top anyone’s list of favor-
ite tasks. While it’s still necessary to do
regular deep cleaning, when it comes to
daily maintenance, a range of new bath-
room additions can lend a hand.
* Self-cleaning toilets - Even in the
cleanest households, the toilet can be a
hotbed 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 clean-
ing solution into the bowl for either a
one-minute quick clean or a 10-minute