There are several types of bathtubs: cast iron - heavy, but reliable; steel - quite light, but noisy while swimming; acrylic - durable and simple.
Acryl is a transparent polymer substance with good mechanical characteristics. It has a low weight and high resistance to temperature extremes. Acrylic-based lacquers and paints dry quickly and form a durable film. When acrylic is mixed with a special liquid, it turns into a fairly quickly solidifying thick mass. How to care for this material, how to wash acrylic bathtubs, we will try to consider in more detail.
What are acrylic bathtubs
Acrylic bathtubs come in a variety of shapes and colors. You can decorate your bathroom with a rectangular, corner or semi-circular model. And almost every one of them is equipped with a hydromassage unit and an attractive corrugated surface. Presented by the manufacturer and models that allow you to repair a cast-iron bath by installing it in itacrylic insert. The result is very durable and reliable cast-iron-acrylic bathtubs. Buying any of their modifications in our time is quite simple, and they are inexpensive.
Why acrylic?
These bathtubs are very durable. And the scratch that has appeared on the surface is quite simple to remove with the help of thin plaster, after polishing the bathtub with a varnish composition for cars. If cast iron is susceptible to corrosion, and a plastic bathroom changes color, then acrylic does not lose its luster. In addition, the fact that acrylic bathtubs have low heat transfer is also important.
How are acrylic bathtubs washed?
Acrylic is reliable and durable, but does not tolerate grinding detergents. Powders scratch the acrylic surface. In addition, wipes and sponges for washing should be made of delicate materials.
It is not recommended to use various caustic substances: acids, alkalis, gasoline, ammonia, acetone. But liquid soap or dishwashing detergents are ideal.
How are acrylic bathtubs washed when limescale appears? With such a problem, ordinary table vinegar can cope. It needs to be slightly heated and applied to a soft cloth, then wipe the bathroom. You can also use lemon juice. On the advice of hostesses with experience in caring for acrylic bathtubs, you can use special creams - for example, Sanfor, Silit, Bugs, Lok (Amway). In the event that the stain that appears is not rubbed off with the above means, it remains to grout it with liquid acrylic, then polishing.
The market offers its own answers to the question of how acrylic baths are washed. These are specialized products for acrylic: "TIM-profi", "Huppe TOP" and others. The range of such products is quite wide, and they are all easy to use (spray onto the surface).
Acrylic bathtubs "Triton" are especially popular in the modern market. The company has been producing such baths since 2000, and its products have already gained popularity. Now an acrylic bathtub is not a luxury item, it has become a necessity in almost every apartment.
Happy shopping!
