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When remodeling a small bathroom, you must consider how cost effective it is to do certain projects. It may be tempting to take out that old grungy window and replace it with something new and shiny. But a small bathroom remodel should not be that involved, nor that expensive. Instead of replacing the window, use these steps and bathroom decorating ideas to make that old window seem like a new one.

First, you have to clean the window, inside and out, glass and trim. The best way to clean the glass, especially if it is very dirty, is to use a lime based cleaner. This will clean the glass without damaging it. Make sure that you have the door to the bathroom open, with a fan running to circulate air. You should also wear a mask and cleaning gloves when using these harsh chemicals. However, it will be well worth it because once you have finished cleaning the window it will look like it did when it was brand new.

Cleaning the trim of the window is another story. If it is not that dirty, you can actually clean it with something like a bathroom cleaner and it will be fine. However, if the paint has gotten really grimy and flaky, you will want to repaint the trim. This is not difficult, but to prevent bacteria build up famous for bathrooms, you’ll want to completely disinfect the trim before you repaint it.

Once you have made the window look like you just put it in yesterday, you can decorate the window. Most bathroom windows are fairly small, so all you really need is a little half curtain. If you want more privacy, you can purchase small sets of blinds for this purpose as well. However, adding a little curtain or swag over the blinds will give your bathroom a softer touch.

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