Bathtubs are one of the best things you look forward to in your bathroom and you want to bathe in it while maintaining its pristine condition. But some stains and discoloration are appearing in your tub constantly, and instead of relaxing by soaking in the warm tub, you’re getting tired and stressed of scrubbing your day away. The best way to combat these discolorations is to know why and how they form in the first place. Expert tub to shower remodelers from Envy Home Services is here to help you learn why!
Hard Water
Most homeowners don’t know it, but minerals and chemicals are present in most forms of crystal clear water. And the amount and types of minerals and chemicals inside them define whether they’re hard or soft water. In the case of discoloring tubs, hard water can be at fault. Hard water has a higher amount of calcium and magnesium in them. You can’t see them, of course, but their effects on your tub are visible. The most common effect of hard water on tubs is the formation of limescale, a whitish-gray substance that has an odd texture, and they build up over time as hard water keeps constant contact with the surfaces of your tub. Fortunately, most forms of limescale on your tub can be dissolved or physically removed with the proper effort and chemicals. Limescale within the pipes around your tub, on the other hand, is something different entirely.
Soap Scum
A filmy, light gray substance that forms over surfaces, soap scum is a difficult discoloration issue to remove with scrubbing alone. It forms through constant contact of soapy water that is made with hard water, and the chemicals within the soap products you use to interact with the minerals within the hard water, creating this persistent discoloration. One of the best ways to combat this issue is to have a water softener installed within your home. If you’re not sure where to find those, getting in contact with small bathroom renovation companies and getting their recommendation and guidance can help you get them.
Strong Cleaning Chemicals
Some chemical drain cleaners can do more harm than good to the surfaces around your tub. One of the best examples of strong yet destructive chemical cleaners is lye-based cleaners. They can corrode the surface of metal fittings such as chrome, and end up discoloring and weakening them. Other cleaners like acid-based cleaners, abrasive cleaners, and chlorine bleach also discolor metal fitting. They don’t do much damage to the bathtubs themselves, as they have a protective finish, but they can definitely cause damage to the things around your tub, so be careful! And in the case that your bathtub’s fittings are corroded beyond cleaning and repair, getting a bathtub replacement might be the best course of action, aesthetically and cost-effectively.
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Want only the best among full bathroom remodeling contractors? Envy Home Services has over 20 years of construction experience. Our expertly trained sunroom contractors build energy-efficient Betterliving™ sunrooms, and our talented specialists complete beautiful bathroom remodels and design affordable kitchen renovations for the best quality to cost ratio. With our top-quality staff and services, it’s no wonder why our clients praise “The Envy Experience”!
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