{"id":280,"date":"2022-12-19T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/?p=280"},"modified":"2022-11-06T22:37:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T22:37:42","slug":"how-to-properly-maintain-a-reglazed-tub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-maintain-a-reglazed-tub\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Maintain a Reglazed Tub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that your tub is freshly reglazed, you need to know how to care for it. Taking proper care of the tub will ensure that it lasts for many years to come. There are some steps you need to take to ensure that your tub stays looking brand new and cleaning it is one of the most essential steps to make this happen. There are many dos and don\u2019ts about cleaning the tub, but what some people do not know are what products to use and which products to avoid. Most bathroom cleaners have harsh chemicals in them and these chemicals can damage or ruin your new glaze. Below, we will talk more about what chemicals to avoid and how you can maintain your tub properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cleaners to Avoid in a Reglazed Tub\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleach\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ammonia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrosive drain cleaners\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powdered cleaners\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products that are fragranced artificially\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrasive cream or gel cleansers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-281\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bleach-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bleach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bleach.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Cleaners to Use in a Reglazed Tub\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-scratch scrub pads\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dish soap\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and vinegar mixture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrubbing bubbles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><br \/>\nTips for Maintaining Your Reglazed Bathtub\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the bathroom\u2019s exhaust fan when showering to prevent moisture build-up\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the tub at least weekly for any signs of drips or leaks and correct them when needed\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid standing or pooling water in the tub\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe down your tub daily and keep it dry\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove soap from the walls of the tub and avoid the buildup of soap scum\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use non-abrasive scrubbing pads and cleaners\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid oil-based cleaners in the tub as they can cause a slippery surface\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use bath mats with suction cups\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid abrasive, gel, and powdered cleansers can wear down the surface quickly\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only use soft sponges and cloths in the tub\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY cleaning agents or eco-friendly options are best\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always rinse your tub thoroughly with water after you clean it to remove the cleaner\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><br \/>\nOur Professionals Can Provide You with Additional Tips to Care for Your Tub\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/brooklyn.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn bathtub reglazing service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is affordable and will leave your tub looking brand new once again. If you have had your tub refinished recently and are unsure of how to care for it or you have a question about a specific chemical, reach out to the experts at White Glove Reglazing today! We are always here to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that your tub is freshly reglazed, you need to know how to care for it. Taking proper care of the tub will ensure that it lasts for many years to come. There are some steps you need to take to ensure that your tub stays looking brand new and cleaning it is one of &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-maintain-a-reglazed-tub\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Properly Maintain a Reglazed Tub&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=280"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":295,"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/280\/revisions\/295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}