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How can I make a bathroom safer?

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According to the CDC, every year one in three seniors ages 65 and older falls. These falls can lead to injuries such as hip fractures, head trauma and can even be fatal. Fortunately, these falls are largely preventable. One way to prevent falls is to make sure that your living space is equipped with the proper safety products, especially in the most dangerous room in your house–the bathroom! Miracle Method Grab Bars

There are many ways to make your bathroom a safer place. Having products like curved shower rods, hand-held shower nozzles and grab bars installed is one way to ensure your safety. Grab bars are especially important because they can allow you to feel more confident getting in and out of the shower.

Our Miracle Method professionals use ADA placement guidelines when installing these grab bars so that homeowners and caregivers can feel confident and secure in their new bathroom safety products. Miracle Method’s goal is to provide the utmost in safety so that our elderly customers can remain independent and living in their homes longer.

For more information on the installation of grab bars and other bathroom safety products, visit our website to Find a Location or call 855-212-7337 to speak to the nearest Miracle Method professional.

Is white the only color available for refinishing my bathtub?

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The answer is “no”….Miracle Method offers white, almond, and biscuit as standard colors, but also offers custom color matching.  In addition, only Miracle Method offers Natural Accents which are unique, stone like finishes that will dramatically and quickly transform your bath or kitchen.  Click here to see samples of Natural Accents.

We understand that your design options shouldn’t be limited when updating your bath or kitchen. White is clean and simple, but the growing trend is towards more color, not less…and especially towards earth tones.  You can now say goodbye to your outdated countertops and your pink tubs…..and say hello to our beautiful Natural Accents product that looks like natural stone.

Our Natural Accent stone look is quickly becoming a hot trend in the remodeling industry and can be applied to your tile bathtub surrounds, tile showers, bathroom tile floors, and even your kitchen countertops!

The color options available are endless so give one of our many Miracle Method locations a call at 855-212-7337.

Does a refinished bathtub require special care and cleaning?

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Common questions about a refinished tub are….Does it need special treatment?  Is it going to be durable enough?  How long will it last?  How do I clean it?

The hi-tech acrylic resins used by Miracle Method are so hard and durable that we have seen jobs that still look great after 15 years or more.  Our finishes are strong and bonded onto the original surface with a proprietary bonding agent, called MM4, that has a 30 year track record.  It is because of our MM4 that we can offer a meaningful 5 year warranty that guarantees against any delamination of the new finish.

Our finishes do not need special treatment.  In fact, our care and cleaning instructions are very similar to the care and cleaning instructions you will find with brand new bathtubs from Kohler or American Standard.  These manufacturers recommend non-abrasive liquid cleansers.  Avoid using abrasive cleaners or corrosive chemicals like bleach as well as any product with strong acids such as Lime Away or Draino.

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With proper care your Miracle Method Tub should last 15 years or more.

Some cleaners are more effective than others.  Miracle Method produces and offers a very effective bath and shower cleaner called Mira-Clean.  It is safe for refinished tubs, yet equally effective on non-refinished tubs and showers.

Whichever cleaner you select, spray your tub and let it soak and penetrate the dirtier areas for several minutes. After 3 to 5 minutes, use a soft sponge or a brush designed for Teflon surfaces to scrub the surface, then rinse thoroughly.  Products like steel wool, abrasive sponges, and aggressive scotch bright pads will quickly damage most any tub finish…don’t use these!

These simple tips will extend the life of your tub while keeping it free of harmful bacteria, soap scum, and mineral deposits. Call 855-212-7337 to find a Miracle Method professional near you.

Franchise Spotlight: Miracle Method of Fairfax

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Today we wanted to highlight one of our franchises in Fairfax, Virginia. Owners Brent and Laurie Redfearn provide their clients with the highest level of customer service and we are proud to have them as part of our Miracle Method team.

Take a look at a recent review on Rate Point about our Fairfax location.

Miracle Method of Fairfax is an exceptional company to work with.

Brent, Laurie, and Charles were extremely helpful and provided excellent advice in improving our two bathtubs, tile surroundings, and shower door installations. Brent and Charles provided advice on work that actually saved us hundreds of dollars from what we thought needed to be done. The work performed by Charles was excellent. Laurie provided excellent advice on shower door selection. They arrived promptly as scheduled, plus Laurie called in advance to advise when Charles would arrive at our house. This was the best experience I have had with any company doing work in my home. I have already recommended Miracle Method of Fairfax to several co-workers.

Miracle Method in Fairfax recently helped to refinish an antique cast iron sink for one of their customers. After multiple coats and sanding they were able to make this beautiful sink shine once again. That look at what Miracle Method of Fairfax can do for you.

Courtesy of Miracle Method Fairfax

Courtesy of Miracle Method Fairfax

To learn more about this franchise please visit their local website at http://www.miraclemethod.com/fairfax.

Green Bathroom Remodeling With Miracle Method

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Did you know that among the many benefits of Miracle Method surface restoration, we are also a green remodeling alternative? According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), for each square foot of new home construction, between 3 and 5 lbs. of waste is generated. When it comes to remodeling, those numbers jump drastically, up to 75-115 lbs. of waste per square foot. For anyone concerned about the environmental impact of their home improvement projects, those are sobering numbers.

Fortunately, you can rest easy when it comes to your bathroom remodeling dreams, because Miracle Method is an environmentally-friendly solution! We can restore damaged bathroom fixtures, tile, and even countertops, preventing the need to replace these items and reducing the volume of waste entering our already bloated landfills. We can also change the color of these surfaces, so you don’t have to choose between a wasteful bathroom remodel and living with embarrassingly dated fixtures and tile work. Owners of 1950’s pink bathrooms everywhere,  rejoice!

To find out more about how Miracle Method can help you transform your bathroom while reducing waste, visit our Green Remodeling page or call us today at 888.902.0515.

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