Monday, February 6, 2012

How To Properly Clean Acrylic Bathtubs Without Destruct Them

Acrylic bathtubs are popular because they are relatively cheap,strong and lightweight.This makes them an almost the best choice for home owners who want to install a bathtub on the the upper floor of their homes.

This kind of bathtub comes in a variety of sizes or shapes.Most of them are designed to have a modern feel,although some,Like Acrylic clawfoot bathtubs,have a slightly classic feel to it.

Acrylic bathtubs mostly look good since they come a glossy finish and are now available in a few colors other than white.In fact,some models are fully transparent while others are even lighted.It will surely add some lighting and color to a bathroom.

Although Acrylic bathtubs were designed to resist stains,in time,They will eventually get stained.all is not lost.Here are a some advices on how to prevent stains and also remove them safely without destructive your bathtub.

Preventing Stains
I don't like cleaning bathtubs it easy to do it nowadays.I usually preach cleaning an Acrylic bathtub often enough to prevent the appearance of stains. All it takes is a bit of discipline and 5 minutes of your  time every 5 days.

If you clean your Acrylic bathtub often,you do not have to scrub too hard to get the build up out and therefore the risk of destructive your bathtub is lower.

What We Will Need 
Be careful to not use strong cleaning solutions or abrasive materials on Acrylic bathtubs or you might end up scratching or pitting them.you don't need strong  cleaning solutions to do this mission.

All you need is your everyday dish gel or washing liquid.if you prefer to use a solution specifically meant for bathtubs,make sure you get those which specifically states that they are meant for use with acrylic surfaces.and you will need a bottle of acetone-glass cleaner.

You might be tempted to use abrasive brushes.if you see stubborn looking stains but please refrain from doing that.just stick to using soft cotton or micro fiber cloth.

How To Clean Your Acrylic Bathtubs?
The first thing you need to do is rinse the tub with some warm water.Then add some washing liquid to your cloth and using concentric circles,start cleaning you bathtub from the top down.

Rinse the tub,dry it and spray some acetone-free glass cleaner on the surface.Give your tub a good wipe immediately and you should see the surface of your acrylic bathtub return to its shiny glory.

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