What is The Best Way to Clean and Maintain Your Freestanding Bath

If you have a freestanding bath in your bathroom, then you should consider yourself lucky. You are able to enjoy a good, long soak after a long day ? and this is not always the case when you consider how small the bathrooms in the UK usually are. You want to take care of your tub; you want to enjoy it for many years to come. This basically means you have to maintain it in the best way possible.

Luckily, this does not necessarily mean you have to put in a lot of effort ? in fact, there are some easy ways to make sure your bath lasts for a long, long time. Ever wonder how to make the enjoyment last for years and years to come? Here's the best way to clean and maintain your freestanding bath.

Have a regular schedule

Yes, it requires a little discipline, but when you have a regular schedule, the work you need to do is very little. A simple cleaning on a weekly basis is a good start ? it won?t take much time, but it will take care of all the grime and scum buildup, and prevent water spots or mildew from forming. There's really no one'size-fits-all solution when it comes to the different kinds of freestanding baths that are out there, but generally speaking, the following procedures should serve you'very well.

Your materials

Simple household soaps and detergents should do the trick. Don?t use harsh cloths to wipe the tubs down, and don't use harsh chemicals. When it comes to simple, regular cleaning, it's better to be safe.

The porcelain bath

If you have a porcelain bath, then most commercial tub cleaners should do the trick. If there are stubborn stains or discoloured patches, let the cleaner soak in for about 30-45 minutes, then rinse.

The fibreglass bath

Never use abrasive cleansing materials for your fibreglass bath; if you want to be safe, go natural with a paste of baking soda and water.

The acrylic bath

Using a water and vinegar solution works best for stains ? for everything else, a mild soap or detergent will do the trick.

You should note, of course, that these guidelines apply in a general sense ? your circumstances may be different depending on the conditions of your household. If you have a large family, you may want to clean more regularly (say, twice a week rather than once a week). In a similar way, you may want to check the recommendations of your supplier when it comes to cleaning products to be used, especially if the material of your bath has not been mentioned above. The point is that with regular maintenance, your freestanding bath is sure to give you years and years of pleasure to come.