If your bathtub is very dirty or even rust, then do not rush to spend a significant amount of money on the purchase of a new plumbing device. The former whiteness and beauty of the product can be returned, but be prepared to work a little.
Consider the most common methods of cleaning the bathroom from stubborn plaque and rust.
To begin, consider the methods of whitening plumbing using household chemicals.
The first thing worth noting here is the proper use of such cleaning products. Pay attention to the composition and recommendations for use. Too aggressive detergents may damage the protective coating of the plumbing.
When cleaning a cast-iron bath, it is not recommended to use cleaning agents containing abrasive elements, oxygen-containing substances and concentrated acids. Of course, such compositions do a very good job cleaning up even the most complex contaminants, but the protective coating of the bath also suffers from them. Basically, experts recommend using the following inexpensive cleaning products - Sannox, Phenolux, Comet and Cif.
For enameled surfaces, it is also necessary to choose gentle cleaning agents.
Acrylic surfaces are not recommended to be cleaned with products containing - chlorine, alkali, gasoline, ammonia, concentrated acids and acetone.
Effectively cleanse strong plaque on the surface of the bath, you can and yourself using simple means. Here are some ways:
- Preparation of a solution of hydrochloric acid. A very effective way to restore the former whiteness of the surface of the bathroom. But when working with this tool, it is necessary to observe increased precautions and use protective equipment. There is one caveat, in this way you can not clean acrylic surfaces.
- Chrome parts must be protected with foil. Apply acid with a piece of cloth. After 15 minutes, it is necessary to rinse the solution with copious amounts of water and additionally treat the surface with gentle cleaning agents.
- A solution of peroxide and ammonia. It copes with stubborn yellowness. It can be used for prophylactic whitening of the bath.
- Use of food. For example, lemon juice with soda, well softened old deposits. Ketchup copes with rust. Even with potatoes, small deposits and yellowness can be peeled. It is enough to apply any product for 10 - 15 minutes. If necessary, you can repeat the procedure a couple of times.
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