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Fixtures
All fixtures in the bathroom have protective
surfaces designed to maintain their look and
function. Such surfaces also cover bathtubs,
sinks, showers, and toilets. The key to their
continued beauty and proper operation is
keeping them clean and preventing damage.
The following are routine maintenance tips for
your bathroom fixtures:
Minimize and remove moisture by running
exhaust fans or opening windows.
Paint cans, tools, and other non-bathroom
items should never be set on bathroom
surfaces and fixtures. Rather, place them
on the floor or a tray.
Avoid paint seeping on or into plumbing
fixtures by covering them when painting.
Remove your shoes before stepping into
bathtubs or showers to reduce the chance
of scratching the surfaces.
Wipe fixtures and the surfaces to which
they’re attached on a regular basis to
prevent grime buildup.
Mirrors
Wipe mirrors with an ammonia-free cleaner
to prevent de-silvering of mirror edges.
Showers
Dry the shower after use.
Use standard dishwashing detergent to
clean the shower. If there are hard mineral
deposits, clean with a commercial glass cleaner
that includes ammonia. Alternately, pour 1
tablespoon of household ammonia into 1 quart
of water and clean with that solution.
Control watermarks on glass with *Rain-X®.
*Rain-X is a registered trademark of SOPUS Products
Don’t use steel wool or scour pads when
cleaning metal on shower enclosures.
Doing so removes the protective finish
and causes scratches.
Close the shower door to ensure water
doesn’t leak from the enclosure.
Bathtubs
Remove normal soil from the bathtubs with
foaming bathroom cleaner. Some are designed
specifically for tubs and tiles.
Do not use abrasive materials to clean bathtubs.
Avoid using bathtub spouts as leverage when
entering and exiting the tub. The additional
weight may cause permanent damage.
Fiberglass tubs and showers
Clean with a fiberglass cleaner, which is
available at many stores. Glass cleaner
is also effective.
Give your fiberglass tubs and showers long-
term protection by waxing them upon move-in,
and as part of major cleanings. Automobile wax
works well.
Refrain from using powdered cleaners or
abrasives as these may damage the tub
or shower.
