If something characterizes the resin, it is its unmistakable touch similar to natural stone and a hardness that is difficult to overcome. This hardness means that this material is used even in the naval or aeronautical industry. But it is not necessary to go to the high seas or to space to see it because it is present in the most everyday objects.
Although if you want to see what the boats are like inside you can read the article “What are the baths like on the high seas”.
But we return to what concerns us in this article, the compound of resins with mineral fillers dyed in mass allows such high resistance that it reaches the bathroom in the form of washbasins or shower trays. The resin allows to create smooth finishes and perfect high quality surfaces with defined edges.
A final layer of sanitary quality gel coat is applied to the resin, which makes it non-slip. In this way, antibacterial shower trays, resistant to water, UV rays and stains are achieved. They are even impact resistant and scratches, nicks and tears can be repaired.
To keep these properties, it is important to follow a cleaning routine that prolongs the life of the surface.
Here are some tips that you may find useful to keep your resin shower tray like the first day. But if you haven’t decided yet, keep an eye on our website because we will soon be launching the new Soul shower trays in white and anthracite.
Precautions before cleaning
Before proceeding to clean a resin shower tray, it must be clear that we must never use solvents, ammonia or abrasive cleaners that can scratch or damage the surface. Bleach and ammonia can damage the surface and could discolor it. Instead we will choose to clean with water and a neutral soap that never fails, or a medium or mild liquid detergent.
We will also avoid abrasive utensils such as scouring pads or brushes with metallic or very rigid bristles. Instead we will use a cotton cloth, rag or cloth. Even a soft, natural or synthetic fiber sponge will allow us to keep the plate clean.
How to clean a resin shower tray?
Here we tell you step by step how to clean a resin shower tray.
- Moisten the shower tray.
- Apply spray soap (gloves recommended).
- Pass a cloth or a cloth over the surface.
- Rinse well with the shower faucet sprayer. Do you want to see some faucet models? Click here.
- Pass a cloth to dry.
- To finish drying, you can ventilate the bathroom and thus the odors of the products are eliminated.
You can also follow the tips of La ordenatriz on Instagram . She advises spot cleaning with dishwashing liquid and letting it sit for a while, then scrubbing.
If you have used a hair dye, try to clean the plate well after the shower.
Home remedy to clean
If you are one of those who use home remedies for cleaning the home, you can mix equal parts water and white vinegar. You apply the mixture with a soft cloth or sponge, let it act for five minutes and rinse.
How to avoid lime?
It is possible that you live in an area where the water is hard and produces lime stains on the plate. To remove it, do not hesitate to use an anti-limescale product and to prevent accumulation, clean it every 15 days approx.
Take into account the color of the surface, the darker the dish and the harder the water, the more likely these stains are to appear. A white shower tray is not the same as an anthracite one.
If the stains persist, you may want to use a descaler that, in addition to cleaning, will protect the pipes and appliances in the house.
How to repair a scratch?
With daily use scratches may occur. If this happens, do not panic and start thinking about the bill that a professional you call will give you, you can fix it yourself!
For matte finish resin shower trays like Bathco’s, use 1500 grit sandpaper lightly over the scratch and you’re good to go. It is not necessary to use any type of wax or polish.
How to remove remains of work?
Either because you are moving into a newly built home or because you have decided to renovate your house, it is possible that the shower tray has work remains such as cement, glue or mortar.
To clean it you will simply have to spray the surface with warm water and rub with a soft cloth or brush. If the stains persist, you will need a specific product, similar to those that remove traces of grout from tiles.
How to clean the old silicone?
With time and humidity, the silicone of the shower tray tends to darken. To lighten it, you can apply an anti-mold product. If this does not solve it, it is better to remove it and put new anti-mold silicone.
