How to clean a bathtub?

The bathroom must be kept clean, because it is there that a person takes care of himself and carries out basic hygiene procedures.

Dirt, yellow plaque, high air humidity - all these are favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria.

Read the article about how to clean the bathtub, tidy up the plumbing, drains, tiles and more.

How to wipe it white using improvised means?

You can clean the bathtub using available products. You can cope with yellowness, soap and limescale deposits using the following compositions:

1. Lemon acid. It will help remove fresh traces of rust and salt deposits on plumbing fixtures. To do this, you need to prepare a concentrated solution.

   Dissolve 1 packet of citric acid in 1 glass of water. Using a sponge, apply it to the contaminated areas and leave for 30 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.

2. A mixture of baking soda and vinegar. First, mix soda with water until it becomes a thick paste. It is applied to the contaminated areas, after which a sponge is soaked in vinegar and the surface of the bathtub treated with soda is blotted with it. After half an hour, the composition is washed off.
3. A mixture of washing powder and soda. In a glass of warm water you need to stir a tablespoon of powder and 2 tablespoons of soda. Soak a sponge in the solution and treat the contaminated areas with it. After 15 minutes, the bath is rinsed.
4. Ammonia. Soak a rag in it and apply it as a compress to the contaminated areas. In an hour, not a trace of limescale will remain. The treated area is rinsed with water.
5. Soda ash with laundry soap. The soap is grated, mixed with soda in equal proportions, and diluted with water. Apply the composition to contaminated areas and wash off after an hour. To enhance the effect, you can add a little ammonia.

After using any composition, the bath should be thoroughly rinsed. He will tell you how to clean the bathtub white this article about removing yellow spots and plaque - this.

Special formulations

You can deal with dirt in the bathroom using store-bought products. Top 3 inexpensive and effective compositions:

1. Chistin gel Professional for baths and showers. The composition is based on asurfactants and nonsurfactants, the formula is enhanced with citric acid and does not contain chlorine. The gel helps to cope with rust, lime and soap deposits, and unpleasant odors. Price – 90 rubles.
2. Bagi foam for bathroom cleaning Acrylan. This universal spray product is suitable for caring for different types of baths. The product effectively copes with rust, limescale and mold. One bottle is enough for 25 cleanings. Price – 435 rubles.
3. GraSS bathroom spray Gloss. The liquid composition does not leave scratches and gives the bath its original shine. The spray effectively removes rust and lime deposits. There are no aggressive acids in the composition; the formula is based on citric acid and nonionic surfactants.The price of the bottle is 125 rubles.

A review of the best bathroom cleaning products is presented in this article.

Features of cleaning acrylic, steel, cast iron and enamel bowls

Depending on the type of bathroom, the products that can be used to care for it will differ:

1. Acrylic The bathtub cannot be cleaned with products containing acid, solvents and alcohol. It is not recommended to bleach it with bleach and bleach.

   Soft gels are the best choice. Available means include washing powder, baking soda, and laundry soap.

2. Enameled The bath should not be processed using brute force. It is not recommended to use caustic acids and chlorine. It can be washed with table vinegar, soda, ammonia.
3. Cast iron The bathtubs are covered with a layer of enamel, so the rules for caring for them are no different. For washing, it is recommended to use gel compositions without abrasive particles.
4. Steel bathtubs do not tolerate water temperatures above 75 degrees. It is recommended to wash it after each use. If the surface is not heavily soiled, then it is enough to rinse it with soapy water and go over it with a soft sponge. You can get rid of difficult stains using baking soda and vinegar.

He will tell you how and how to clean an acrylic bathtub. this article, cast iron - this.

How to reduce humidity in the bathroom?

Deal with high humidity in the bathroom can be done in several ways:

• clean the ventilation - be sure to wash the grille, on which a large amount of dust and dirt accumulates over time;
• get rid of wooden cabinets and cabinets, preference should be given to plastic and metal products;
• ventilate the room after each bath;
• install an additional fan in the hood;
• leave a small gap between the door and the floor - you need to think about this when installing the door;
• do not dry things in the bathroom;
• wipe up water that gets behind the bathtub and on the floor during bathing;
• monitor the serviceability of the pipes.

How to remove hair from a drain?

There are two ways to get rid of hair in a drain: mechanical and chemical. Devices for their extraction:

1. Cable. With its help, you can remove hair and blockages that are located deep in the drain. It is inserted into the pipe by turning the handle. When the cable hits a lump, resistance will be felt.

   It must be carefully softened by moving the cable back and forth. When the water begins to pass, the cable must be removed. The hair will come out with it.

2. Plunger. It is installed on the drain hole and actively pressed on the handle. As you perform the movements, the clog will begin to come out of the drain, and any existing hair will rise up. They need to be picked up by hand and removed.
3. Brush-brush. It operates on the principle of a cable, but is not so long. The brush is placed in the drain and scrolled. Hair will be removed along with the brush.

Chemical hair removal products are divided into improvised and professional. The most effective folk recipe is a mixture of soda and vinegar. It is poured into the drain, left for an hour, and then washed with hot water.

Store-bought formulations are presented in a wide range. They are based on strong acids, so they must be used strictly according to the instructions.

Popular means:

• Chirton powder, price - 30 rubles;
• Bagi granules Pothan, price – 540 rubles;
• Mole powder, price - 30 rubles;
• Tiret gel for clearing blockages, price – 220 rubles;
• Chistin gel for cleaning pipes, price – 50 rubles.

He will tell you how to remove a blockage in the bathroom this article.

How to polish chrome parts to a shine?

There are several ways to clean the chrome parts in the bathroom to a shine:

1. Dishwashing liquid. It is applied to a damp sponge, which is used to process all parts until foam forms.

   After 15 minutes, the surface of chrome products should be lightly rubbed with a cloth, rinsed with clean water and polished.

2. Vinegar. It will help cope with more persistent stains. In order not to spoil chrome, it is diluted with water in equal proportions. A sponge is moistened in the solution and rubbed onto all dirt. After 10 minutes, the composition is washed off with clean water.
3. Store remedy. There are sprays and gels on sale designed to care for chrome surfaces. Their composition is designed in such a way that they remove stubborn dirt from chrome surfaces without harming the coating. For example:
   • Aquanet spray (146 rubles),
   • Vega spray (440 rubles),
   • Rvak spray for plumbing fixtures Cleaner Chrom (525 rubles).

How to remove limescale or yellow deposits?

There are several ways to remove limescale from a bathtub:

1. Soda with vinegar. They are mixed with each other and applied to the problem area.
2. Lemon acid. It is diluted until completely dissolved (1 sachet per glass of water), and the bath is treated. Repeat the procedure again after 20 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
3. Soda with hydrogen peroxide. For 1 part baking soda you will need 2 parts peroxide.The resulting solution is applied to the stain for an hour, after which it is washed off.

In addition to folk remedies, you can get rid of limescale and yellow deposits in the bathroom using store-bought formulations. They have a good effect:

• Cillit BANG gel plaque and rust (220 rubles),
• SARMA cleaning gel for bathtubs and sinks (100 rubles),
• Cif gel (150 rolls).

Read more about removing limescale. Here.

Washing the tiles

To clean bathroom tiles, you can use the following methods:

• vinegar - it copes well with limescale;
• laundry soap - it removes yellowness and has a whitening effect;
• soda ash - it dissolves well and does not leave scratches;
• store products - Mellerud liquid for tiles and stone (430 rubles), Help spray Clean bathroom (60 rubles), Cif anti-plaque bathroom spray (200 rubles), etc.

Compositions containing acid should not be applied to tile joints, as they can corrode the grout.

You can learn how to clean bathroom tiles here, about cleaning tile joints - Here.

How to get rid of scratches on the surface?

To get rid of scratches in your bathroom, you need to polish it. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Wash the surface of the bath and wait until it dries completely.
2. Use fine abrasive sandpaper to treat the damaged area.
3. Continue polishing until the surface becomes smooth.
4. Treat the bath with felt.
5. Apply non-abrasive wax polish to the scratch and rub the area again with a microfiber cloth.
6. Rinse the bathtub with water and liquid detergent and wipe with a cloth.

This method will get rid of surface scratches. Read about removing scratches and chips on a bathtub Here, about the restoration of an acrylic bowl - here.

How to clean silicone sealant?

To get rid of silicone sealant in the bathroom, you need to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Moisten the sealant with water and wait 20 minutes.
2. Using a spatula, scrape off the sealant with the sharp edge of the tool.
3. Treat remaining sealant with gasoline or white spirit. Remove it with a wooden spatula.

You will find everything about cleaning the bathroom from silicone sealant Here.

How to eliminate sewer smell?

Get rid of unpleasant smell in the bathroom The following tips will help:

• check the operation of the ventilation, sewer system, pipe joints;
• improve ventilation draft;
• clean pipes and siphon from blockages;
• seal sewer joints.

Most often, the cause of the smell is a clog in the pipe, so first of all you need to focus your efforts on eliminating this problem. You can find out more here.

Professional cleaning price

Cleaning companies offer a “bathroom cleaning” service. Similar offers can be found from private masters. The price depends on the volume of work to be done.

The average cost starts from 80 rubles per square meter. If the room is in disarray after renovation, the price goes up. You can find a worker by looking at an ad on the Internet or in a newspaper.

What can't be used and why?

Mistakes to avoid when cleaning in the bathroom:

1. The use of metal-coated brushes is strictly prohibited. They will scratch the enamel. Dirt will begin to accumulate in these damages and rust will appear.
2. You cannot apply acid to chrome parts, as they will darken and stains will appear on them that cannot be removed.
3. Acrylic bathtubs cannot be treated with inorganic acids to avoid damaging their surface.
4. Chlorine-containing compounds should be used with extreme caution. They are not recommended for use on acrylic and enamel bathtubs.

Useful tips

Recommendations that will come in handy during cleaning in the bathroom:

1. The bathtub should be washed after each use. This will avoid salt deposits and soap deposits. Such a bathroom will always look well-groomed.
2. To avoid blockages in the bathroom, it is recommended to place a mesh with small holes on the drain.
3. To prevent plaque and rust from forming on chrome surfaces, you need to ensure that the plumbing fixtures are in good working order, and also wipe them with a soft cloth after each use.

Conclusion

Bathroom cleaning can be quick and effective if you use the right products. To get rid of light stains, you can use folk recipes. Persistent stains in the form of ingrained rust and a thick layer of limescale require a professional approach.