Than to clean an acrylic bath in house conditions?

With the development of modern technology and the emergence of new materials, acrylic baths are becoming increasingly popular. Their distribution is not surprising, because such products are distinguished by a high level of comfort, smoothness and antibacterial properties of the surface. But than to clean an acrylic bath in the home - most housewives think only in case of loss of the original attractiveness of the product. In this article, we will share with you all the most basic rules for cleaning, cleaning and washing such plumbing.

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Daily care for the acrylic bathtub

Before deciding on cleaning and cleaning the acrylic bath, you should understand the features of the technology and the material of its manufacture. Similar capacities are produced by casting or extrusion:

1. Molded tubs do not require additional structures and can be mounted directly on the legs. This is due to the high strength and rigidity of sanitary ware.
2. If you are the lucky owner of an extruded product, then this design is installed on a metal or wooden moisture-proof frame.

Important! Acrylic is quite strong, but at the same time demanding material. Despite the stability of such items of sanitary ware to shock, they are highly vulnerable to the appearance of small scratches, which eventually become dirty, darken and significantly spoil the appearance of the product.

To avoid the appearance of scratches on the surface of your favorite plumbing you will be helped by the simple rules of daily care for acrylic bathroom at home:

• Do not bathe in the bowl of pets, because they have dense claws and often leave unflattering scratches on acrylic. At first glance, such damage may seem inconspicuous, but over time they darken and significantly spoil the aesthetic appeal of plumbing.
• Do not install iron pans, buckets or other metal objects in the acrylic bathroom that could scratch the surface.

Important! If you still need to install a bucket in the bathroom, put under his bottom a terry towel or another soft cloth.

• Do not use when cleaning smoothly polished acrylic brushes with stiff bristles.

In order that you do not have to clean the plumbing from difficult stains and dirt, after each use rinse the surface of the bathroom with clean running water.

Important! The best effect is achieved by wiping the surface with a soft, slightly soapy sponge. After washing, carefully wipe the plumbing, which will avoid the drying of the drops with peculiar spots.

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Acrylic bathroom care products

Unfortunately, very often the water flowing through our pipelines has a high hardness index, which negatively affects not only human health, but also acrylic surface. It is in connection with this problem of the central water supply that unpleasant pollution and lime raids can appear on your bathroom. In such situations, the landladies reflect on the question of how to care for the acrylic bathroom and how to clean your favorite plumbing.

Chemicals

The following liquid cleaners, based on the chemical removal of stains, will help you to get rid of such troubles:

• "Acrylan" is a cleaning compound specially developed by manufacturers of acrylic products. You can buy this product in almost every household chemical store. Produced detergent in the form of foam and perfectly helps to cope with yellow, plaque, biological and mechanical contamination of the bathroom.
• "Cif" - quite popular in our time, a universal tool for cleaning all surfaces in a personal hygiene room.
• "Bass" is a liquid cleaning compound that is used to care for an acrylic bathroom at home. It can also be used for washing shower cabins.

Important! After using chemicals to clean the plumbing, be sure to thoroughly rinse the rest of the substance with running water. Acrylic has the property of absorbing chemical compounds in its own structure, which subsequently leads to its destruction and even greater blemishes.

If the surface of your plumbing has faded or becomes unpleasantly yellow, then after cleaning it will help restore its original shine to the lubrication with polishing compounds.

. The folk method.

. If for some reason you do not want to use industrial chemical cleaning compounds, then cleaning an acrylic bathroom at home will helpweak acid solution:

1. Fill your bathtub with water at room temperature.
2. Add 1-2 liters of a weak vinegar or diluted citric acid.
3. Carefully stir the contents of the bathroom and leave to infuse for 12 hours.
4. Release the water and rinse the surface of the plumbing thoroughly with running water.
5. Dry the bathroom with a soft cloth.

Important! If you need to sanitize plumbing from acrylic, then add a small amount of antiseptic to the acid solution.

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Acrylic baths with hydromassage function

Modern plumbing production offers us not only traditional bathtubs, but also special products with integrated nozzles. Such devices provide a directed flow of water, which has a massage effect. Hydromassage baths have a higher cost and are considered elite in their category of sanitary fixtures.

If the hydromassage function is used irregularly, as a consequence of the idle time of the nozzles, we can observe the following formations on their surface:

• mold;
• fungus;
• bacteria;
• is lime-based.

Cleaning of such plumbing elements should be carried out when caring for acrylic bathroom at home as a whole. It is carried out as follows:

1. Fill the container with water so that the liquid is 5-7 cm higher than the level of the nozzles.
2. Add a special cleanser to the water. You can use detergents for cleaning dishwashers. Apply the product in accordance with the dosage indicated on the package.
3. Start the hydromassage function and leave it in the active state for 15 minutes. During operation, the existing contaminants will be washed out of the nozzles.
4. Immerse the contaminated water and fill the bathroom with clean liquid.
5. Start the whirlpool installation, which thoroughly rinses the surface.

Important! As a disinfectant, do not use "whiteness" and substances that contain chlorine. Such detergents will not only damage acrylic, but also destroy rubber, silicone sealants of injectors.

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What products can not be used?

Acrylic surfaces are vulnerable to aggressive chemical compounds, and therefore the following substances can not be used for their cleaning:

• abrasive;
• chlorine;
• ammonia;
• acetone;
• formaldehydes.

We hope that these tips will help you keep your acrylic bathroom clean, and personal hygiene procedures will deliver only pleasure and comfort.