Washroom furnishings and surfaces have defensive coatings that help to maintain their look and performance. Even though they’re protected, does not mean they cannot be damaged. By maintaining these surfaces and taking preventative measures to keep them away from damage, you will be able to experience their look in a better way along with the improved functionality.
Care and Maintenance for Washroom Furnishings
Follow these care and preservation steps for your house washrooms furnishings.
General Care Guidelines
- Exhaust fans and open windows are best to remove moisture from the washroom.
- Never use sinks, bathtubs, and showers are held for paint cans, trash, or other tools.
- Use painting walls and ceilings to cover plumbing fixtures.
- Avoid stepping into a bathtub or shower with shoes on as they carry dirt particles and elements that can scratch the surface.
- Avoid disposing of photographic developing solutions in sinks, tubs, or toilets as they are extremely difficult to remove.
For Mirrors, Showers and Bath Tubs
- Ammonia free cleanser should be used to clean mirrors as the cleanser containing an excessive amount of ammonia can cause de-silvering along the edges of the mirrors.
- Dry the shower area before every use.
- Use a dishwashing detergent for the cleaning shower area unless hard water is deposited. If hard water minerals are deposited using a commercial glass cleaner containing ammonia ( 1 tbsp) diluted with water.
- Avoid using steel wool or scouring pads on the metal portion of showers as they remove the protective finish applied the manufacturer and upon removal they can cause unsightly scratches.
- Water should not be escaping from the shower. If it is escaping ensure the door is locked.
- Bathtubs need to be cleaned with a foaming bath and tile cleaners.
- Avoid using any abrasive to clean bathtub.
- Do not use any support as tub spout while getting out of the tub as it will permanently damage it.
Fiberglass Bathtubs and Showers
- Fiberglass cleansers are available in every supermarket and are the ideal choice for cleaning fiberglass.
- Wax your fiberglass units with high-quality automobile wax for long term protection upon move-in and after each major cleaning.
- Powdered cleansers and any abrasive is not recommended to be used for bathtubs and showers.
