How to clean a bath

Any item in the house requires constant care. It is especially important to know how to clean a bath, because every day it succumbs to the harmful effects of not very high-quality water and is located in a warm room with high humidity - and this is the most favorable conditions for the development of harmful microorganisms.

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How often should I wash the bath?

To avoid an early darkening, yellowing and scurfing on the surface of the bowl, follow the simple rules of care:

• , after each bath taking, rinse it thoroughly with running water from the shower, preferably with a sponge;
• at least once a month, perform a full disinfection in order to prevent the reproduction of the fungus;
• , if possible, wipe the surface dry so that moisture does not dry out on the bowl by leaks, especially if the quality of your tap water leaves much to be desired.

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Than to clean the bath?

First of all, it should be noted that today the baths are made of different materials - plastic, cast iron, acrylic, with enamel painting, made of steel. To each type there is a certain method of cleaning and means for washing.

Take on the following tools that can quickly and easily return the attractiveness and whiteness of the coating:

• cleaning powders and pastes especially for a bath or bathroom;
• chlorine bleach;
• citric, acetic and oxalic acid;
• soda;
• solvents such as acetone, white spirit.

In addition, be sure to stock up:

• sponges with one soft, and the second - abrasive, side;
• with sandpaper;
• clean soft rags, perfectly suited from microfiber.

• means against rust;
• solvent;
• sandpaper.

How to clean a cast iron bath at home?

Cast iron baths are not too whimsical in care, so there are many ways to clean such a bowl. Take one of them to your note and regularly follow all the instructions.

Method 1

The simplest option is special paste-like cleaners. They are quite effective, but they act in a gentle manner, without scratching the coating. The principle of their use is also not difficult:

1. Apply paste on the sponge.
2. Consistently treat the entire surface inside the bowl.
3. Do not rinse immediately, but leave for half an hour to get the best possible result.
4. After this time, flush the paste, while simultaneously treating the surface with a sponge.
5. Rinse the cup abundantly to wash away any remaining chemicals.

Important! Buy these creams only from those manufacturers who have proven themselves. Perhaps it will be quite expensive, but the result is worth it. Otherwise - you have to scrape the bath for hours, and you will not observe any cleaning effect, it will remain yellow.

Method 2

Special cleaning bath powders also allow it to be whitened well if used as follows:

1. Rinse the bath.
2. Apply a powder all over the surface.
3. Keep it, not flushing 30-60 minutes - depends on the degree of contamination.
4. Take a metal stiff brush and walk it on those areas where a large rust or yellowing has formed.
5. Rinse the powder while simultaneously treating the surface with a sponge so that no chemical particles remain on the bathroom.
6. Rinse the bowl with cool water from the shower.

Method 3

Another method - quite aggressive, but allows you to return the attractiveness of the bathroom, even with very strong contaminants after a long period of operation:

1. Wet the bowl inside.
2. Treat all areas with rust signs with a metal stiff brush.
3. Dilute the acetic, oxalic or other acid form with water to obtain a less concentrated solution in the form of a paste.
4. Apply the mixture to the entire surface and leave for half an hour.
5. Rinse well out of the shower.

Method 4

Universal version for removing rust and yellow from the bath and any other surface in the house - food and soda ash. Choose this option if you do not have other means at hand, but you decided to clean the tub. To do this, do the following:

1. Mix the soda with water in a 1: 1 ratio.
2. Apply a cleaner to the inside of the bowl.
3. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
4. Treat the surface with a sponge, lightly moistening it.
5. Prepare a not very concentrated solution of vinegar or bleach.
6. Pour the entire inside of the bowl.
7. Leave for 2-3 hours.
8. Rinse thoroughly with water from the shower.

Method 5

Use special cleaning sprays such as Mr. Proper, Mr. Muscle, San Klin, Domestos, CIF - they not only remove stains, but also perfectly disinfect any plumbing. To do this:

1. Spray the agent on the walls of the bath so that the liquid completely covers the entire surface, rather than draining off in thin strips in separate areas.
2. Leave for 30-40 minutes.
3. Rub with a sponge.
4. Rinse until the chemistry is completely removed from the shower, first warm( not hot!) And then with cool water.

Method 6

Completely suitable for cleaning the bathroom and folk remedies, for example, ammonia. It is used according to the following scheme:

1. Type a full bath of very hot water.
2. Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
3. Wet the sponge in ammonia and treat the entire surface of the bath in a circular motion.
4. Take a break for half an hour without washing off the remedy.
5. Take a soda or detergent, apply it on a sponge and rub off the rust and lime.
6. Rinse the tub well with warm water.

Method 7

This is an option for lazy people or people with a very busy working schedule:

1. In the evening, dial a full hot water bath.
2. Dissolve oxygen concentrate or 30 bags of citric acid powder in water.
3. Leave on all night.
4. Drain in the morning water and gently rub the surface with a sponge to remove the remnants of stains, limescale and rust - this will take 10-15 minutes.
5. Rinse the bathtub from the shower.

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How to clean the acrylic bathtub?

Acrylic is a fairly strong material, but requires knowledge of some of the features to care for the surface. Clean such a bowl in the same way as cast iron, but consider some limitations:

• is not advisable to use large abrasives - they can leave scratches on the coating;
• if you remove the coating with a brush - take a soft, but by no means metal;
• do not use highly concentrated acids, alkalis and chlorine - they can melt acrylic.

The procedure for cleaning the acrylic bath is as follows:

1. Treat the surface with the selected cleaning agent.
2. Leave for a while to allow the substances to function.
3. Wipe the bath with a soft sponge before completely removing any unsightly plaque.
4. Rinse with water.
5. Wipe dry.

Important! In building stores, a special repair kit is being sold to restore the acrylic surface. In it you will find several sheets of sandpaper and a paste for painting. Detailed instructions for use are included. This method is perfect for returning the attractiveness of even a very old bathroom.

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Useful advices

1. When using any cleaning products, first carefully read the manufacturer's instructions and ask the sales consultant if this option is suitable for your material.
2. When working with aggressive chemicals, be sure to wear rubber gloves, a respirator - this will protect you from skin burns and mucous respiratory tract.