How to wash an acrylic bath?

In most apartments, the more modern types of plumbing made of acrylic are installed to replace the cast-iron bathtubs familiar to our relatives. This material is very popular due to its durability, ease of use and durability, as well as wide decorative capabilities when casting bowls. However, having installed such equipment, most housewives wondered how to wash an acrylic bath so as not to damage the smooth surface and at the same time the item would not lose its inherent aesthetic appeal.

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Most common troubles

In the absence of proper care and as a result of constant contact with water, acrylic bathtubs can lose their attractive appearance, which is often manifested by the following factors:

• accumulation of lime plaque on the surface;
• formation of traces of rust;
• the yellowing of the once snow-white surface.

Important! The listed problems can arise both individually and as a whole. The appearance of such troubles depends on compliance with the rules of operation and care of the acrylic bath, as well as the intensity of its use.

However, even if all three types of pollution appear on your plumbing, do not despair, because you can eliminate the trouble. The main thing is only to know how to wash an acrylic bath and what means for washing an acrylic bath can be used, and which ones are absolutely not.

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How to wash an acrylic bath?

If you are a supporter of modern detergents, then special compositions from well-known manufacturers will serve as an excellent solution for the care of acrylic surfaces. You can buy tools for washing acrylic bathtubs in almost any household chemistry store.

The most popular chemicals are the following brands.

Cif

A universal detergent that has a creamy consistency and is perfect for cleaning almost any surface - acrylic, ceramic tile, plastic, stone or enameled interior items.

The chemical formula of the detergent composition does not contain abrasive substances, so it can be used to care for the most delicate materials without the threat of damage.

Important! In addition to all the positive qualities of this tool already listed, it is not very expensive, which makes its purchase a truly practical solution.

Mr. Chister

Mr. Chister is a spray made on the basis of polymeric substances. A distinctive feature of this tool is the fact that with its help you can achieve the following effect:

• anti-fungal treatment;
• disinfection;
• effective cleaning from plaque and dirt.

Important! This tool is great for caring for a bathtub with a built-in hydromassage, because the substance will help to clean not only the acrylic surface, but also embedded systems.

Acrylan

Acrylan is a cleaner for washing acrylic bathtubs, which is made in the form of foam. Designed to clean any acrylic surface - bathtub, sink, shower.

With regular use of this substance, your plumbing will not encounter such troubles as rust, soap stains, fungal and mold infections and unpleasant plaque.

Bass

It is a liquid detergent designed specifically for the care of acrylic bathtubs and used in liquid form according to the following instructions:

• treat the surface with a soft structure dampened in a washcloth;
• wait a few minutes, allowing the substance to have a cleansing effect;
• use a soft sponge to clean the surface;
• wash the surface of the bathtub with running water;
• Wipe the bowl on a dry, soft cloth.

Important! You can use this tool not only to care for the acrylic bath, but also to clean the acrylic shower stall.  

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Folk methods

If for some reason you avoid using modern household chemicals, then folk methods will help to wash the acrylic bath from plaque and rust. The most popular are the following active substances:

• vinegar;
• lemon acid.

You can use them in one of the following ways.

Method No. 1:

1. Fill the acrylic bath with warm water, which has a temperature of 20 C.
2. Add 1.5 liters of acetic solution and a packet of citric acid to the water.
3. Stir all contents until a uniform solution is obtained.
4. Leave the product in the bathtub for a period of 12 hours.
5. Drain the water.
6. Wash the surface of the bathtub with running water.
7. Wipe the surface of the acrylic with a dry cloth.
8. To get an attractive shine, you can polish the bathroom with a specially designed liquid.

Method No. 2:

1. Dilute citric acid in a proportion of 0.5 sachets per 1 cup of warm water.
2. Stir the solution until the granules are completely dissolved. This will prevent scratches on the smooth surface of acrylic.
3. Using a soft foam sponge, gradually treat the surface with the product obtained.
4. Leave the citric acid-coated bath for about 10 minutes.
5. Re-wet the sponge in the solution and carefully treat the problem areas where plaque, rust, etc. are observed.

Important! To consolidate the result, you can repeat the cleaning procedure 2-3 times. With this care, the bath will delight with its brilliance and purity for 2 weeks.

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What is unacceptable for acrylic?

When choosing means for washing an acrylic bath, it should be remembered that this material is rather capricious about the effects of the following substances:

• bleach;
• acetone;
• powdered detergent compositions;
• abrasive substances;
• ammonia;
• metal brushes;
• formaldehydes.

Using any of the above substances, you run the risk of achieving the exact opposite of cleansing the effect and permanently ruining the appearance of the plumbing.

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In this article, we shared with you the most practical methods of cleaning a bathtub from acrylic material and we hope that the plumbing in your home will delight you with amazing cleanliness and freshness.