So, you are a happy owner of a shower cabin. What means are suitable for caring for it and how to keep it as long as possible in its original form?
Types of care
To the shower corner pleased you with its cleanliness, more often spend its disinfection. Accurate use is already a guarantee of durability.
Typically, manufacturers complete the cab with a large set of elements from different materials. Care for them is not complicated.
Warn the problem better right away. The current care takes not so much time.
When all water procedures are finished, wash off any remaining hygiene products. After the procedure, wipe dry the doors and sides, keep the booth open. Let it enter into your habit. Then malignant fungi and mold just will not get hold of.
General cleaning is carried out at least once every two weeks. Although this depends on the frequency of use. Do not bring the cabin up to the appearance of hard-to-remove calcareous deposits. It will be difficult to get them out.
Many manufacturers of showers recommend their specialized products for permanent care, as well as compounds with a water repellent effect.
Aerosols are the most popular. They are easily applied on the surface and after a while they are simply washed off with water. If cleaning should be done standing in a closed cabin, then the spray guns should be avoided, in order to avoid poisoning in pairs. Foams, gels and creams are distributed manually, in this case they should be used.
Please note that different household chemicals perform different functions, some suitable only to maintain cleanliness.
Purchase several types of cleaning products for surfaces from different materials, but never mix them.
Follow the dilution recommendations. Do not exceed the specified exposure time. And immediately after cleaning, rinse with plenty of water, completely removing the residues. And again, do not forget to collect all the water with a rag.
My glass
Glass fences for shower cabins lose their luster over time. Premature contamination can be avoided. Therefore, after each shower, use a rubber or polyurethane scraper to remove water. Such devices fit tightly to the surface and effectively remove contaminants. But soap and stains can still be. Return the transparency of the glass parts will help special aerosols. They contain alcohol or ammonia in their composition and practically do not leave any divorce. But they can cause allergies.
Doors made of frosted glass are dirty less. Spots and stains on it will be almost invisible.
Acrylic
The vast majority of models of the shower corner consists of acrylic. These are basically pallets and a wall in which a hydromassage or shower unit is built.
Acrylic is quite cheap material, and from the point of view of sanitation it is almost perfect. It is easy to take care of. It is well enough to clean with a soft sponge and soap. For severe soiling, use cleaning products in the form of sprays. It is not necessary to rub too hard, so that scratches do not appear.
However, there are special tools for this material. Polishes with wax prevent the settling of dirt and create a water repellent effect. But apply them only with a soft cloth or sponge.
If somehow the acryle is damaged and worn, use special sets. They will restore and polish the surfaces, as well as fill the defects.
Read more in our article about what to wash an acrylic bath.
Metal
In the production of shower cabins can not do without metal, it is more durable than plastic. This material is used in the manufacture of carcass frames, pallets, mixers and hoses. The surface can be both chrome plated and anodized. Such materials become dull with time. The reason for this is water containing various impurities. From them, then there is a calcareous deposit and scum.
Specialists advise installing filters based on ionic resins to soften water. This will reduce unwanted "education".
Cleans up everything without difficulty, if it's done regularly. You can force the metal to sparkle by special means. To do this, they must be applied and maintained for a certain time. Then rinse thoroughly and wipe with a soft cloth. Always strictly follow the instructions on the packaging of household chemicals. Otherwise, the metal will not only not be purified, but it will lose its shine forever.
Means that can not be used
Remember: it is strictly forbidden to use abrasive detergents, as well as hard brushes, metal sponges and microfibre. They are harmful to all surfaces, which were considered above. Even if the package of the chemical is indicated that it is "universal", it is better to leave it on the shelf of the store.
All powders and pastes scratch like glass, both metal and plastic. Of course, the fine particles that make up their composition will cope with the plaque and dirt, but with regular cleaning, the surfaces will become rough.
Over time, dirt will increasingly collect in scratches. Remove it with each cleaning will become more difficult. It is clear that this will forever ruin the appearance of the shower cabin.
Acrylic is not suitable household chemicals, which includes ammonia, various types of acid and alkali. Cleaners with color pigment and organic solvents also can not be used for cleaning.
Metal, in turn, is "afraid" of products containing hydrochloric, formic, phosphoric or acetic acid. You should also not use drugs that contain white lye with active chlorine, after which stains may remain.
We buy not cheap equipment and want to use it as long as possible. Therefore, such care will ensure long-term service and proper appearance.
