How to whiten a bath? Methods of home and chemical bleaching

New plumbing, especially white, always has a presentable appearance and pleases the eye. But time passes, and spots of dirt, rust, salt deposits appear on its shiny surface. What to do with it? Of course, fight.

Why does plaque and pollution appear?

This happens mainly for two reasons:

• the presence of various impurities in the water "reaching" to your house or apartment;
• violation of the rules for the use of plumbing.

Limescale (stone) - insoluble compound of a salt of carbonic acid and calcium. It enters the enamel together with water containing chalk, limestone, dolomite and other natural minerals, the remains of industrial waste. After evaporation of moisture, it appears in the form of crystals.

Rust - “product” of oxidation of iron and alloys containing it. External networks of hot and cold lines, as a rule, are made of metal susceptible to corrosion. And since their age is sometimes tens of years, it is not surprising that not only the external, but also the internal surface of the pipes of cold and hot water supply is covered with rust. And all this “charm” along with tap water flows into your snow-white bath.

Yellowness - These are not always the effects of enamel contact with rust. The reason for it may be a high content in running water of organic substances that got into it as a result of decomposition of plants and animals, which cleaning filters could not handle. Such water usually also has an unpleasant odor, because it contains harmful microorganisms that can cause intestinal infections and even severe poisoning.

Regular dirt appears when the plumbing product is improperly maintained. Pieces of sand, earth “brought” on hands and feet, clothes (and even shoes - some not thinking about consequences, individuals manage to wash it in the bath), settle on a smooth surface and gradually absorb into her. This can also be attributed to time, not washed off dead skin cells, detergents, fats, paint and so on.

It can lead to disastrous consequences. thoughtless use of aggressive cleaning products widely advertised on television. For acrylic bathtubs, for example, the use of hard brushes and abrasive powders is unacceptable. If you do not take into account the type of product, instead of the expected positive effect, you can spoil even a new solid thing.

Safety rules for whitening bathtubs from various materials

In order not to harm the beauty of plumbing and your health, you need:

• thoroughly study the characteristics of the bath, especially the features of the material from which it is made;
• choose the appropriate cleaner;
• protect your hands and respiratory system from the harmful effects, because if the product is able to whiten the bath, imagine what it can do with your skin.

Reference! Acrylic is the most “delicate” of materials. It does not tolerate the effects of abrasive particles, acids and alkalis of high concentration. Enamel baths are cast iron and steel. They are more "persistent" than acrylic, but when bleaching them, it is also important not to overdo it with drugs and devices.

If you have already decided on the type of your bath and found a suitable composition, the actions should be approximately as follows:

• carefully read the instructions on the packaging of the purchased bleach or look at a few Internet sources, if it comes to folk remedies, so as not to be mistaken with proportions and time processing;
• put on a respirator (if chlorine vapor is expected) or a wet gauze dressing (for working with powder preparations) and always protective gloves;
• apply the required volume of the cleaner to the bathtub, distribute it with a soft brush, sponge or napkin over the entire area of ​​contamination (for preventive purposes - you can simply over the entire area);
• allow the reagent to interact with the surface being cleaned, but not more than the time specified by the manufacturer (or common sense);
• rinse thoroughly with clean water;
• wipe dry (preferably).

By the way! If possible, it is better to do without abrasive substances, which, although to varying degrees, but still violate the structure of the surface and enamel, and acrylic.

Whitening methods

To wash a white bath at home, you can use folk methods or chemical compounds specially synthesized for these purposes and available on the market.

Home Whitening Products

They are quite effective, and also have some advantages:

• natural basis;
• relative safety of use.

Cleanliness of the bath should be maintained daily.. To do this, just walk on it with a soft, damp cloth rubbed with laundry soap, then rinse with water and wipe dry. Such gentle treatment, which will take no more than 5 minutes, will not only clean, but also disinfect the surface and prevent the appearance of serious contaminants.

At the first appearance of limescale or other problems, treat the product with a solution of vinegar or lemon juice. For acrylic baths, the concentration in water should be less (approximately 1: 5), the exposure time is 20-30 minutes.

Mixtures for removing rust stains from enamel baths:

• salt and vinegar 1: 1 can be spread and left for several hours - this will eliminate not only rust, but also yellowness;
• ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in equal proportions (for cast iron);
• 2 parts of salt and 1 - turpentine, apply on the stains for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

To remove limescale:

1. Soda gruel (if there are a lot of deposits, you can add soda ash to food) gently rub into the surface for half an hour, then rinse thoroughly.
2. A solution of citric acid (for 0.5 l of water for acrylic - 1 sachet, for enamel - 2) is applied to the walls using a sponge or spray (several times with an interval of 10 minutes). The total contact time with the surface is from half an hour (acrylic) to an hour (enamel). At the end of the procedure, rinse the bath with warm water and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Household chemicals

Manufacturers offer an impressive range of cleaning and detergents specifically designed for cleaning and bleaching baths.

For acrylic optimal:

• Acrylan - foam, washes away the remnants of detergents and salt deposits;
• Profi team - removes yellowness;
• Mr. Profi - spray from dirt, plaque and fungus;
• Sanox in the form of a gel, spray or foam - cleans and disinfects;
• Sanelit - effective in the fight against rust, limescale, soapy stains and mold.

For cast iron and steel baths coated with enamel, you can use, in addition to the above reagents:

• Cif cream;
• Comet (gel);
• Sillit Bang;
• Luxus Professional.

If you have allergies in your home, you should pay attention to Synergetic and Frosch. They are made on the basis of natural biodegradable components and do not harm the human body.

Attention! Household chemicals can be used no more than once a week. Using these tools, strictly follow the instructions.

What to do if you cannot whiten?

There are so neglected situations that not a single tool helps to cope with dirty and yellowed plumbing. This can happen not only through your fault - such a “gift” can come from the previous owners, for example, when buying an apartment on the secondary market. You have three options:

• try to repair damaged enamel. In this case, it is better to resort to the help of specialists;
• buy a new bath if funds allow;
• order an acrylic liner. It will cost less than a replacement, given the cost of related repairs.

Prevention of pollution of a snow-white bath

1. After each use, clean the bath with soap and water.
2. If the room has poor ventilation, dry the bath, especially those places where water accumulates (bottom, indentations on the sides).
3. Time to eliminate all leaks of the tap, shower, close the tap to the endso that the water does not ooz and drip on the enamel, creating "foci" of pollution.
4. Do not damage the enamel., which can be caused by mechanical stress and extreme temperatures (boiling water, ice). Small chips and cracks violate the smooth structure and become a "haven" for bacteria and microbes. The area of ​​"defeat" in such places will gradually grow.

Depreciation of the bath surface is inevitable over time. However, with proper care, you can maximize its life. Dirt and germs can gradually spoil not only the appearance of the bathroom, but also cause irreparable harm to the health of the whole family. Take care of the bathroom correctly and it will always be clean, beautiful and safe.