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3N640 N. 17th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
phone: 630-377-3608
fax: 630-377-2833
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Bathtubs
Modern bathtubs and showers can be made from a myriad of materials ranging from the conventional enameled cast iron and steel, to fiberglass, acrylic, and man-made materials such as cultured marble. Many one-piece tub or tub and shower combination units are made from gel coated fiberglass or acrylic plastic.
Never use abrasives on any of these materials. They can cause scratches to the surface. Usually they will clean with hot water and soap. If that is not sufficient, a cleaning product recommended by the manufacturer of the fixture, or your plumber, can be used to handle heavier cleaning tasks.
Special non-abrasive polishes are available to protect the finishes of fiberglass and acrylic units. The Polishes seal the material's pores, making subsequent cleaning easier. Choose a product recommended by the manufacturer.
When decorating the bathroom or repairing something near the bathtub, place a heavy cloth over every inch of the bathtub surface so paint, falling tools, etc. will not mar or chip the surface. Do not stand in the bathtub with shoes, as the nails and grit in the soles can scratch the surface.
When trying to clear a clogged bathtub drain, place a heavy cloth in the bottom of the bathtub so your shoe soles won't scratch the bath's enameled surface. Hold your hand or rag over the waste and overflow plate, cup the plunger over the drain and plunge it vigorously several times. If it doesn't open easily, the drain may require cabling to open it.
Heavy steel spring coils should not be used to clean traps under sinks and bathtubs. A more flexible type of wire or spring should be used—one which is easy to work through the bend of the trap.
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