How to maintain your artificial stone bathtub

Artificial stone bathtubs are a beautiful highlight of any bathroom, but without proper maintenance, they can lose their original charm. Bathtubs require regular maintenance to keep them in good condition, protecting them from marks, scratches, and other damage.

To keep your stone resin bath in top condition, Langdi Sanitary Ware has compiled a guide to maintaining your stone bath and provides easy-to-follow tips to ensure it remains a highlight in your bathroom.

I. How to clean an artificial stone bathtub

A brand new artificial stone bathtub doesn't have to lose its shine after the first use. By following these simple steps, you can look brand new every time you take a bath. After each bath, take the time to wash and dry the bathtub surface with a clean towel. Rinsing prevents soap suds from building up on the surface and eventually causing discoloration.

If your bathtub requires a deeper clean, soapy water, ammonia detergent, and general surface cleaners will help remove most of the grime from your engineered stone composite bathtub. The type of stone resin bathtub you own also determines how much cleaning it needs, especially in terms of color. Darker engineered stone will show scratches more clearly, so it needs to be washed more frequently to ensure the surface doesn't show signs of damage. Lighter-colored engineered stone doesn't require as much cleaning, but we still recommend washing and drying it after each use.

II. How to clean stains on an artificial stone bathtub.

One of the most common questions we hear from users of artificial stone bathtubs is why the surface of the tub suddenly develops spots. This is due to hard water accumulating on the surface and then drying, leaving an unattractive film that separates it from the rest of the smooth bath liquid. Removing the film is easy; simply follow these steps.

(1) Take a clean, damp cloth and a mild exfoliating cleaner, and then pour the cleaner onto the cloth.

(2) Apply the cleaning agent to the cleaning spots with small circular motions, starting from the front and moving backward, and then repeating this process from one side to the other. This will ensure that all surfaces are covered due to the overlapping circles.

(3) After covering, wash and rinse the surface thoroughly with water. If the spots are still there, you can rub them with more force and repeat the above process.

(4) After completion, wipe the surface dry and make sure to rinse and dry the bathtub after each use.

III. How to remove scratches from an artificial stone bathtub

As your artificial bathtub ages, so too does the wear and tear it suffers. Don't panic if your bathroom's artificial stone has scratches, as artificial stone is a renewable surface, but there are ways to remove them! The first step is to thoroughly clean the damaged area following the steps above. This will remove any film on the bathtub surface that could expose scratches underneath. Don't let the surface dry; ensure it's still damp and gently scrub the bathtub surface with a sponge scrubber. Be careful not to rub too hard! Pressure can cause more scratches to appear.

Use a straight-line motion to scrub over the scratches, occasionally switching to a horizontal motion to cover the entire area. As you do this, wash the pad and remove any residue that has accumulated on the sponge. Before rinsing and drying the surface with clean water, check that the scratches have been removed. Once dry, you can see if the area you treated has blended in with the rest of the bathtub surface. If it's very noticeable, try repeating the steps with a larger area of ​​the artificial stone bathtub, as this will help with blending.

IV. How to prevent bathtub damage

Besides scratches and surface discoloration, you'll need something else to protect your engineered stone bathtub . The natural properties of the stone composite bathtub surface mean it should always be kept away from heat, which means all heating products, such as hair straighteners or pliers, should be kept away from it at all times.

The same applies to strong chemicals; if you're doing any bathroom DIY or renovations, you need to ensure your bathroom is covered to avoid chemical damage. Paint removers or strong surface cleaners can cause permanent damage; however, if you accidentally get them on your bathroom, be sure to wash the surface with clean water immediately.