Yet, it is precisely now that you should get into good habits: if you maintain them, your bathroom will remain effortlessly beautiful for a long time<\/strong>. Today’s\nblog is about bathtubs<\/strong>.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people believe that keeping the bathtub clean is complicated, as well as time consuming and tedious. They couldn’t be more wrong! Let’s find out together how to take care of a modern bathtub<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before discussing materials, let us give you a general piece of advice if you have opted for a free-standing <\/strong>or a back-to-wall <\/strong>bathtub. In the first case, make sure to leave enough clearance around the bathtub so you can comfortably reach the space behind it, otherwise dust and grime will build up and eventually become very hard to clean. In contrast, a back-to-wall bathtub is easier to clean, but you need to pay extra attention to keep the strip of silicone sealant clean. Speaking of different bathtub models, you might be interested in reading our article on how to choose the bathtub<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing to keep in mind is that the bathtub should be rinsed<\/strong> thoroughly after every use, so as to wash off any dirt and soap scum, and any oil-based residues or additives left by the bath products that could discolour it. To properly clean<\/strong> your bathtub, instead, you should use detergents suitable for its material. If\nyou\u2019ve just bought it, you\u2019ll likely remember what your bathtub\nis made of, although it\u2019s not that uncommon if it\u2019s slipped your\nmind, given how many options there are. Not to worry: always keep the\nmaintenance\nbooklets <\/strong>included\nin the packing. Over the years they will help you remember important\ninformation (company, product name, material, customer service\ncontacts, and cleaning\ntips<\/strong>).\n \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\nabout coloured\nbathtubs<\/strong>?\nIs there any difference? Not at all, so don’t worry: the fact that\nthe exterior may have a colour does not affect cleaning procedures,\nnor does it make the bathtub more difficult to clean. The only\nprecaution is to avoid using anything abrasive that may scratch the\ntub’s exterior coating. But let’s now see our recommendations for\neach type of material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \nVery\nsimilar to Corian, Aquatek<\/a>\nis almost entirely made of acrylic resins. It is highly resistant and\nits surface can be repaired if damaged. Here’s how you should clean\nyour Aquatek bathtub:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nMineralsolid\nis\nmade of recycled PET polyester resins, coated with matt gelcoat\n(epoxy or polyester resin finish that makes surfaces impermeable,\nadding attractive aesthetics or colour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mineralux is made of recycled PET polyester resins, coated with glossy gelcoat (the only difference from Mineralsolid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cristalplant<\/a>\u00ae is a Solid Surface made of pure aluminium trihydrate minerals bound with Biobased\u00ae vegetal resins (obtained from corn\/maize). It has a natural stone-like appearance and soft-touch finish. It is highly resistant <\/strong>to yellowing, and is recyclable, hygienic and repairable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mineralmarmo contains 75% natural minerals such as calcium carbonate and aluminium trihydrates, and 25% polyester resin, coated with gelcoat and therefore highly resistant to water and foreign agents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning the drain filter <\/strong>regularly to remove any clogged hair and other debris before they go down the drain can definitely save you some headaches later. We\nrecommend that you periodically give both the bathtub stopper and the\ndrain filter a deep clean using a common household detergent. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the bathtub has a whirlpool system, it should also be sanitized. Finally,\nwhirlpool bathtubs that use air jets rather than water jets generally\nfeature a short cleaning cycle that blows air and any residual water\nout of the nozzles to clean the internal pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have an old or outdated bathtub and would like to replace it with a new, designer one? Were you familiar with these tips for looking after your new bathtub? If you need help understanding what material your tub is made of and how to look after it properly, check the bathtub section<\/a> of the Disenia website, contact one of our retailers<\/a> or get in touch with our after-sales service <\/a>. An remember: our blog contains a whole section dedicated to maintenance tips for our products<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Our care and maintenance tips to make your designer bathtub sparkle The time has come: your new bathroom…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4460,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[201,222],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4502","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-maintenance","8":"category-shower-and-tub"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.ideagroup.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vasca-bagno-moderna-soul-disenia.jpg\")
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Caring for materials: how to clean the bathtub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A sponge <\/strong>or soft brush can be used to aid the action of the water jets. This is already a good habit <\/strong>to prevent soap build-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On that note… what material <\/strong>is your bathtub made of<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\nAquatek and light Aquatek bathtubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mineralsolid bathtubs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mineralux bathtubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cristalplant bathtubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mineralmarmo bathtubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning the bathtub stopper and drain filter <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To do this, simply lift the bathtub stopper, pull out the hair or debris and rinse the drain filter. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.ideagroup.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vasca-bagno-moderna-deko-disenia-03-799x1024.jpg\")
Cleaning the whirlpool tub <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If your bathtub’s whirlpool system uses water jets, it may feature an automatic cleaning cycle<\/strong>, which you can simply start after you have filled the bathtub with clean water and a special detergent that is usually provided by the manufacturer (or purchased separately).
If there is no such automatic cleaning cycle, you can simply restart the whirlpool function and add a specific bathtub cleaning product <\/strong>to the clean water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.ideagroup.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vasca-equal-air-pool-disenia-1024x724.jpg\")
Read our post<\/a> to find out how.
As with any other part of the bathroom, a regular cleaning routine can help you avoid having to resort to more aggressive methods to get rid of more stubborn dirt, saving you precious time in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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