How to clean a bath of lime plaque

Every day we use plumbing at home, and the current tap water often leaves much to be desired, especially in large cities. Therefore, in order to receive only positive emotions during water daily procedures, everyone needs to know how to clean the bath of lime deposits, without damaging the surface of the bowl and having spent at the very least a personal effort.

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When should I clean the bathtub?

As in any other room, it is better to prevent the occurrence of a raid than to try to remove it later. Therefore, be sure to adhere to the following simple operating conditions of the bathroom in order to facilitate your own household chores:

1. After each water treatment, rinse the bowl thoroughly and wipe it dry.
2. Wipe dry the water drops on the faucets and all metal, chrome plumbing parts so that they do not form dry stains.
3. Monthly complete disinfection of the bathroom - this will prevent the reproduction of fungi and other pathogens, and accordingly, keep your health.

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How to remove the lime scale in the bathroom?

In the manufacture of plumbing items use different materials - plastic, cast iron, steel, acrylic. A specific detergent is suitable for each material.

Take note of the complete list of all the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment that you will need to keep the bathroom clean:

• vinegar;
• citric acid is a powder or solution;
• oxalic acid;
• soda - calcined or food grade;
• special cleaning for baths - pastes, creams, powders, detergent concentrates;
• bleach on a chlorine base;
• aggressive solvents - acetone, white spirit;
• soft and hard sponge;
• metal brushes;
• sandpaper of different granularity;
• soft, clean rags, preferably light shades.

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How to properly clean the bath of limescale?

The bowl is most affected by unattractive lime deposits. Its shape promotes the flow of water and its accumulation on the bottom. To quickly cope with the problem, use one of the methods below.

Method 1

The simplest method of removing lime:

1. Fill the full bowl with hot water for the night.
2. Dissolve in it the remedy available to you - vinegar, citric acid, soda ash or oxygen bleach.
3. In the morning drain the water.
4. Treat the inner surface of the bath with a sponge. If heavily soiled, additionally use soda or a special cleaning powder.
5. Rinse all the leftovers of chemistry and lime out of the shower.
6. Dry thoroughly.

Important! This option is suitable for cleaning any material. Therefore, if you are wondering, how to remove the lime coating from plastic in the bathroom, the best tool, perhaps, is not found.

Method 2

Well help quickly to completely remove deposits of lime special pastes, powders and creams. The principle of their use is extremely simple:

1. Apply the cream on a soft( for acrylic) or harder side( for cast iron and enamel surfaces) sponges.
2. Wipe the contaminants with circular movements.
3. Leave the product without flushing for 30-40 minutes after the entire surface has been treated.
4. Wash the cleaning cloth while wiping it in the bathroom with a sponge.
5. Rinse the shower to rinse off any leftovers of cream and lime.
6. Wipe down the tub.

Important! When buying such a tool, do not pursue cheapness. Get products of proven brands that really give a high-quality result so that the time spent on cleaning is not wasted.

Method 3

Always useful for cleaning any surfaces of ordinary soda. Limescale is also easy to remove and even bleach the surface. To properly use it, do the following:

1. Rinse the bath.
2. Apply a powder to the sponge.
3. Consistently rubbing movements, walk over the entire surface, regularly adding powder as needed.
4. Leave the soda on the tub for 1-3 hours.
5. Wash off and thoroughly wipe the bath.

Method 4

The most aggressive method will require the use of several cleaning agents at the same time. The procedure for removing lime from the bathroom is as follows:

1. Rinse the bowl.
2. Walk well over the entire surface with a metal brush or a small grain of sandpaper( 120-150).
3. Prepare a solution of citric, acetic or oxalic acid.
4. Apply it to the coating and leave it for 30-40 minutes.
5. Treat the surface with a sponge, while washing off with warm water and then with cool water from the shower.
6. Wipe with a soft cloth until the moisture is completely removed.

Important! If the bath is acrylic - apply a special repair paste to hide scratches and other mechanical damage. Process polirolyu.

Method 5

Special cleaning and disinfecting sprays are very easy to use. Use them as follows:

1. Spray liquid on the entire surface in such a way that it does not remain streaked, but evenly distributed throughout the bath.
2. Leave for 30-60 minutes to allow the chemistry to work.
3. Wear protective gloves and a respiratory protection.
4. Take the sponge and treat it all over the bath in a circular motion.
5. Rinse thoroughly with running water.

Important! When choosing a suitable tool, please be aware that such brands as Domestos, San Klin, CIF, Mr. Muscle, Amway, Ravak have proved themselves well.

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How to clean a lime tap?

Cranes and shower heads have, as a rule, a relief surface with bends. For this reason, it is not very convenient to clean them and if you do not know the effective methods, the procedure can take a long time, and the result will be far from expected.

Familiarize yourself with effective removal methods from a faucet and a lime shower head, the detailed instructions of which are set out below.

Option 1

1. Mix the water and vinegar( 7%) in equal proportions.
2. Wet the sponge in the solution and consistently treat the entire surface of the faucet.
3. Rinse with running water and wipe dry with a clean rag.

Option 2

1. Preheat the vinegar.
2. Wet a tissue napkin in it.
3. Wrap the tap or shower attachment.
4. Leave for 30-60 minutes.
5. Rinse with running warm water.
6. Wipe the surface well.

Option 3

1. Unscrew the gander or shower head.
2. Pour water into any container of a suitable size and sprinkle citric acid powder at a ratio of 0.5 l of 4 tbsp.l.cleaning.
3. Put a piece of sanitary ware in the solution and leave it for 1-2 hours - depends on the degree of contamination.
4. Remove from solution and rinse with running water.
5. Wipe dry.
6. Screw the part into place.

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Helpful advices

1. Do not ignore the recommendations regarding the necessary means of protection. Gloves will protect your skin from allergies, and mucous eyes and respiratory tract from chemical burns.
2. Before using any chemical product, be sure to carefully read the manufacturer's instructions to apply it correctly and not to harm yourself or your plumber.