How to wash an acrylic bath?

In modern apartments, practical and durable acrylic baths are often installed; however, the polymer quickly loses its appearance with inappropriate care. To maintain the sparkling whiteness and prevent cracks and scratches, you need to properly take care of the acrylic bath.

Care for modern plumbing is different from the usual washing of iron and metal baths. With the care of products made of acrylic delight their owners for at least three decades. They compare favorably with old bulky baths in lightness, a variety of models, sparkling whiteness of the coating, the ability to retain heat for a long time, resistance to corrosion, the absence of mold and fungus.

Acrylic can be scratched while bathing pets. Metal buckets and basins, hard brushes and scourers will damage the polished surface. The use of detergents with abrasives and chlorine also adversely affects the quality of the acrylic coating: it becomes dull, loses its attractive shine.

The capricious polymer does not tolerate even soaking linen. Powder, stain removers used in washing, are harmful to the fragile snow-white bath. Microcracks resulting from improper operation and maintenance are not only not aesthetic, but also contribute to the further destruction of the bath surface. Plastic does not tolerate exposure to high temperatures.

In order for the bath, covered with acrylic, to remain white, it is necessary to clean it every day, without neglecting the prevention of pollution. The smooth surface of the polymer does not absorb dirt, so it is enough to wash it with a soft sponge and soap and rinse under running water. In order for the water droplets to dry, do not leave marks, you need to wipe the floor with a dry cloth. If there was no time for these simple actions, and yellowness and lime deposits appeared on the surface of the bath, you should use products specifically designed for cleaning acrylic baths. The quality of funds from well-known manufacturers is beyond doubt:

• "Ravak" is a line of products intended for cleaning, disinfecting, eliminating especially heavy pollution, restoring the protection layer.
• "Acrylan", carefully acting on the surface, removes soap and lime deposits, rust and mold, and also forms a protective film, adding extra shine.

• “Tim Profi” does an excellent job even with old pollution, returns shine and shine, fights against unpleasant odors. In addition, it is necessary to care for the bathroom with hydromassage. In order for the mechanism to work for a long time, it must be cleaned in a timely and efficient manner.

• Bass effectively cleans acrylic bathtubs and showers.
• Universal cream Cif suitable for cleaning products from acrylic. With its help, you can get rid of yellow bloom, and from rust, and from lime deposits.
• "Acryl Polish" - a line of products for the care, repair and polishing of acrylic coatings.
• "Mr. Chister" is a great budget option that not only copes with various kinds of pollution and effectively fights bacteria, but also protects the top layer of the bath from the fungus. It covers the surface, thereby preventing dirt from accumulating on acrylic. After applying “Mr. Chister” the bath will remain snow-white for a long time and retain its brilliance.
• Bon Professional has similar properties. It also forms a special film that prevents dirt from settling on the bath.

Liquid detergents are applied with a soft sponge, sprays are sprayed on the surface of the bath. After a certain period of time specified in the instructions for use (usually from 5 to 20 minutes), the product is washed off with water. Some gels and liquids for washing acrylic baths can also be used to disinfect them (for example, "Tim Profi", Ravak Desinfectant). Fill the bath with water and add a disinfectant, you need to wait about 10 minutes, then flush the water, rinse the bowl thoroughly.

To wash the acrylic bath at home will help some popular ways:

• An indispensable aid in removing lime scale is citric acid. Bath need to be filled with hot water, add a couple of bags of this tool. After a few hours, rinse the acrylic surface with running water and wipe with a soft cloth. Cleaning with citric acid can not be repeated often enough 1-2 times a year.
• Ordinary whitening toothpaste is capable of removing stains from acrylic.
• A mixture of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide helps to get rid of yellowness.

• Clean the rusty stains capable of gruel from soda and water. It is enough to put it on the pollution, then gently rinse. Keep in mind that rubbing the surface of this polymer is strictly prohibited.

• Table vinegar copes with many types of pollution. 1 liter of the product is poured into a bath filled with warm water. In the morning, it is thoroughly washed with a soft sponge, rinsed under running water and wiped dry.
• If a solid layer of lime and water stone has formed on the surface of the bath, then the pulp from washing powder, water, 2 tablespoons of “Whiteness” and a tablespoon of vinegar will help to remove it. Apply the compound for 20 minutes, then wash the surface with a soft cloth or sponge, lightly pressing. At the end of the cleaning, rinse the cleaned area well under running water.

Sometimes the need to wipe the stains from the plastic occurs immediately after the installation of plumbing or after repair in the bathroom. To scrub the sealant, you need speed. Until it is frozen, it can be removed with a cloth and rinsed with detergent. If the silicone layer is already hardened, it is better to abandon attempts to remove it with the help of various solvents and acetonedangerous to acrylic.

Removing the primer from the polymer surface is also not easy, especially without the help of chemicals harmful to it, such as white spirit and acetone. One option is to try to remove the stain mechanically, after softening it. Hot water is poured into the bath, after a quarter of an hour it is drained. This procedure must be repeated several times. As a result, the primer softens a little, and you can try to wipe it off with a blade or a clerical knife.

If the bath is already hopelessly ruined, and folk and chemical means are powerless, then it remains to resort to extreme measures: to cover the bath with liquid acrylic. They also restore the old cast-iron or steel baths. Brush and roller for work will not be needed. Liquid acrylic simply poured onto the surface of the bath, ensuring its even distribution. In addition to acrylic, enamel contains epoxy resin. As a result of interaction with the hardener, it polymerizes, and the coating becomes more durable.Kohler can add any color to the enamel, so that the unique bathtub fits perfectly into the interior.

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