- Fix scratched surfaces
If your acrylic bath is scratched, you can fix it with metal polish. Apply the polish with a soft cloth using a circular motion. The light abrasive in the polish lifts out most fine scratches. To smooth out deeper nicks and scrapes, dampen them with a bit of water and then gently rub with a piece of very fine wet-and-dry abrasive paper before polishing.
Scratches on enamel baths and surfaces can be covered with a few thin coats of enamel touch-up paint (available from most hardware shops) or white correction fluid. Clean the damaged area with some methylated spirits on a cotton wool ball and then sand lightly with wet-and-dry abrasive paper. Let the methylated spirits fully evaporate before applying the paint.
- Fill tubs before sealing
Before you seal around a bath, fill the bath with water. The extra weight will widen the gap in the joint between the bath and the wall, which makes for a thicker seal that’s less likely to crack or tear later on.
- A smarter, simpler way to save water
Some people put bricks inside their toilet cisterns to reduce the amount of water per flush. It’s a good way to conserve water, but it can be bad for the toilet because bricks submerged in water often break up and the bits can get into the flushing mechanism. A better option is to use old plastic bottles filled with sand or water. Remove any labels and check that the bottle is tightly sealed before placing it in the cistern.