I agree - with Tribbletrouble splash guards that you pop over your pots/pans make a difference and cleaning the filters in your exhaust makes difference (it's insane how quickly they get manky and become less effective) - I throw mine in the dishwasher whenever I think of it and use white vinegar and a paper towel to wipe over the underlying areas. I use a home made cleaner made up of one of 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 cup of warm water, a squirt of dishwashing detergent and a 15 drops of lavender oil - mist the cupboards and wipe over - the alcohol reduces streaking, the dishwashing liquid helps break down grease and dirt and the lavender oil just makes your kitchen smell good. (works on bench tops and splashbacks too) using either a microfiber cloth or when I do a "deep clean" (nights when insomnia hits) I do the hot soapy water with a chamois.

Hi There, There are so many different options these days! It's totally dependent on what you plan on storing in there. My personal favorite is having 5-6 drawers with a mixture of shallow and deep. Drawers are a much more effective way of storing items as you are essentially pulling the back of the cabinet out to you. This way when you can stack as far back as a standard shelf but you're not pulling out everything in the front row to get to the back. Another benefit of this is storage for small appliances that can be a pain when below bench as they can be heavy and hard to manoeuvre our of corner cabinets for example but when in a drawer access is instantly improved! The capacity compared to shelves is pretty much an extra 50% Along with this are additional options to customize there is availability to customize the number of drawers, heights and material (I find glass if very handy!) Emma

In The Marble Man's 27 years working with and loving stone surfaces - we have found many various issues with stone. In particular etching and staining to marble surfaces. There have been various ways to protect stone from the everyday effects of living with stone. Basically marble does not like acidic liquids. The use of lemon, wine, vinegar, dressings, wine, spirits on a marble benchtop can scratch and etch the stone. The Marble Man has always tried and tested various ways to protect stone surfaces to keep the stone looking as you want it - either a honed, matt finish or semi-gloss to full gloss finish can be achieved. At his time and place, 2018 The Marble Man would like to recommend stone benchtop sealing with TuffSkin is an alternative to using a liquid penetrating sealer. TuffSkin is a laminate film designed to protect the surface of marble, travertine and onyx benchtops, bartops, tables and vanities from staining and etching. TuffSkin is made from ‘hard coat’ technology and will resist the daily wear and tear associated with high use surfaces TuffSkin will prevent etching on stone kitchen benchtops, cocktail tables and bartops exposed to: wine, lemon juice, coffee and tea rings, oils and food TuffSkin is ideal for bathroom vanities and will prevent etching from: make-up, toiletries and perfume TuffSkin is available in a gloss or satin finish, which allows a matt, honed stone surface to be transformed to gloss without being polished or a gloss finish to a satin. TuffSkin can be removed if it is no longer required, without damaging the stone TuffSkin is easily cleaned with REJUVENATA and a soft cloth TuffSkin has no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) so there is no smell The Marble Man 1300 627 626 professionally applied TuffSkin - will enhance the look of your marble, limestone or onyx benchtop, bar top, table or vanity. TuffSkin coating comes in a matt/honed and gloss finish to replicate the stone finish you originated with. Your stone will be protected and look magnificent for longer. www.themarbleman.com.au

As one of Sydney’s leading bathroom renovators we love transforming old an outdated bathrooms into showroom masterpieces. But it is then up the home owner to look after their bathroom to ensure it continues looking great for years to come. But with the expense of traditional bathroom cleaners, there is another option. How much money do you waist on your weekly shopping trip for bathroom cleaners? If the answer is a bit too much, then we have the perfect solution for you. Become a chemist and make your own bathroom cleaning solutions. Laundry Soap Make your own laundry soap by mixing some cheap, yet effective ingredients: castile soap bars, washing soda, borax and essential oil. You can alter the recipe by using your favorite essential oils and soaps. You will need a food processor to do the laundry soap. Chop the castile soap bars into small pieces and add them to the food processor. Add three cups of washing soda (remember to use the same measuring cup for all the ingredients) and pulse the processor for a minute or two. Stir and add the borax and the scented essential oils. This is a great alternative especially for babies, who have very sensitive skin. Bathroom cleaner The following recipe can be used to clean the toilet, the tubs, the sink, the floor and the ceramic walls of your bathroom. You can use an older empty spray bottle from other products and as ingredients, you need baking soda, castile soap, water, and lemon or lemon salt. This bathroom cleaner has a great smell and it is a good cleaner, removing stains. The recipe for a small bottle of around 16oz. includes one tablespoon of baking soda, two tablespoons of castile soap, water, lemon zest or one tablespoon of lemon salt. Mix all the ingredient and then spray the product on your bathroom furniture. Glass cleaner Glass cleaner can be pretty expensive as most of us use a lot for our mirrors, windows, and other similar surfaces. Your bathroom mirror, shower glass doors, and windows will look spotless with this recipe made out of natural ingredients. Use half a gallon of water, half a cup of ammonia, 16oz. of alcohol and one tablespoon of dish soap. The best part is that you can make a lot of it with cheap ingredients. You can even recycle a bottle from previous products you bought. Remember to write down with a marker what you have in each bottle so as to avoid unwanted accidents. Glass spots killer How annoying are those stubborn glass spots we try so hard to remove! There is an easy way of making them disappear and you need only two ingredients: water and vinegar. Mix the same amount of water with the same amount of white vinegar and apply it to stains. Leave it a couple of minutes and then just rinse it away. These natural ingredients are the answer to your spots and stains problems. Super Cleansing Reusable Cleaning Rags When we clean something, we do not only need the cleaning substance, but also a cleaning rag. It is quite easy to spend quite a sum of money on cleaning sponges and rags and what not. Learn to make your own and see how rewarding it feels. All you need is three cups of water, two tablespoons of castile soap, one cup of vinegar, one tablespoon of borax and some drops of essential oils. Make sure you choose antibacterial essential oils for a proper cleaning. Choose your favorite cleaning cloths in a big glass jar and mix it with all the ingredients mentioned.