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We have a centrifugal fan, yes I know ventilation is key.
There has been no problem in the past, its more of keeping everything showroom condition for 10 years.
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There has been no problem in the past, its more of keeping everything showroom condition for 10 years.
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The best way I have found to keep a bathroom looking good is a water softener or if that’s not feasible a water conditioner like the Aquabion or Stuart Turner conditioner and everything cleaned with a microfiber or E-Cloth. No chemicals whatsoever other than a drop of Fairy.
Modern grouts and silicones have anti bacterial additives in so last a lot longer than they used to.
My apologies if I’m teaching you how to suck eggs, I’m just speaking from experience with Bathrooms
Modern grouts and silicones have anti bacterial additives in so last a lot longer than they used to.
My apologies if I’m teaching you how to suck eggs, I’m just speaking from experience with Bathrooms
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I was going to get an Aquabion softener fitted but have heard mixed reviews. Do you rate them then? @ShaunCorbs what's your take on them?The best way I have found to keep a bathroom looking good is a water softener or if that’s not feasible a water conditioner like the Aquabion or Stuart Turner conditioner and everything cleaned with a microfiber or E-Cloth. No chemicals whatsoever other than a drop of Fairy.
Modern grouts and silicones have anti bacterial additives in so last a lot longer than they used to.
My apologies if I’m teaching you how to suck eggs, I’m just speaking from experience with Bathrooms
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There a great bit of kit fit what they are but cost is an issue around the £300 mark but then it's smaller than a standard softener but then again it only lasts for around 6-7 years depending on use
So if space is an issue it's the one for you
If you have a bit of space get a softener fitted
So if space is an issue it's the one for you
If you have a bit of space get a softener fitted
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Waluigi
They’re not water softeners. They are water conditioners, they change the state of the water so that the calcium carbonate (limescale) doesn’t stick to things. It’s still present but it just washes away.
They IMHO aren’t as good as a traditional water softener by any means as a water softener actually provides soft water.
The conditioners are still good though and effective. The question is though, is it worth spending the extra on an Aquabion over a Stuart Turner (for example) that I don’t know.
I’m friends with the Developer of Aquabion and he’s not given me a clear answer
They IMHO aren’t as good as a traditional water softener by any means as a water softener actually provides soft water.
The conditioners are still good though and effective. The question is though, is it worth spending the extra on an Aquabion over a Stuart Turner (for example) that I don’t know.
I’m friends with the Developer of Aquabion and he’s not given me a clear answer
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He won't give a clear answer he's always vague
And that's why I said they only last around 6-7 years
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Waluigi
Yeah, theres definitely smoke and mirrors somewhere.
7 years is the manufacturers spec I believe.
As with all of these things, I’d want one in my house to test myself
7 years is the manufacturers spec I believe.
As with all of these things, I’d want one in my house to test myself
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yea you would think he would give a discount to engys but nope have to pay full price
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Permanent ventilation, air changes, and warmth are the only way to avoid mould I always fit a in line extract fan or a through the wall unit with a built in humidity stat. Kop
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