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How to choose a bathtub and how to clean and maintain it

How to choose a bathtub and how to clean and maintain it

2022-09-30 10:09:05

Introduction of bathtub
A bathtub is a plumbing fixture for bathing or showering, usually in a domestic bathroom. Most modern bathtubs are made of acrylic (acrylic) or fiberglass, and some are made of steel coated with ceramics. In recent years, wooden bathtubs have gradually become popular in mainland China, mainly made of cedar wood in Sichuan area. Also called Baichuan wooden barrel.

Older Western bathtubs are usually made of galvanized steel or iron. For a long time, most bathtubs are rectangular. In recent years, due to the increasing popularity of acrylic heating bathtubs, various shapes of bathtubs have begun to appear. The most common color for bathtubs is white, but there are other shades such as pink. Most bathtubs have a drain level at the bottom and a drain level in the upper part to prevent overflow.

 

Introduction of bathtub
What material is the bathtub
There are several different materials for bathtubs, consumers can choose to buy according to their own preferences
1. Wood
The bathtub made of wooden material has a hard texture, high density, strong thermal insulation performance, and is easy to clean, but be careful not to expose to the sun. The material of the solid wood bathtub on the market is cedar wood.
2. Acrylic
The bathtub made of acrylic material is a product that has emerged recently. It is characterized by low price, rich shapes, light weight, good surface finish and good thermal insulation effect, but it has poor wear resistance and the surface is easy to scratch.
3. Cast iron
The bathtub made of this type of material is relatively heavy, but it is durable, has low water injection noise, and is easy to clean. However, because of the complex manufacturing process of this type of hunch, this type of bathtub is relatively more expensive than others. Yes, there are two types, installation and transportation are also a big difficulty.

What material is the bathtub
Bathtub buying skills
1. Sturdy

No matter what type of bathtub you choose, you must choose a bathtub with thick, durable, smooth inner walls and fine-grained walls. When purchasing, you can judge the quality of the bathtub by pressing the bathtub with your hands or stepping on it with your feet.

2. Shape

When buying a bathtub, you can’t just choose the shape you like, but choose according to the size and shape of the bathroom. You can listen to the designer’s advice and choose a bathtub with a suitable shape for the bathroom.

3. Surface

Observing the surface of the bathtub, the bathtub with exquisite craftsmanship generally does not have flaws such as cracks, scratches, spots, etc., and it will not be rough to the touch. Only defective products are very likely to have these problems. Look at the support components inside the tub and the thickness of the cylinder.

4. Sound

When buying a bathtub, it’s a good idea to “test the water” and listen to the sound to tell if it’s good or bad. Especially when purchasing a massage bathtub, if the motor’s sound is too loud, it will easily bring a certain burden to the user’s spirit.

5. After sales

In addition to the quality of the products, when choosing a bathtub brand, try to choose a well-known brand in the market. Generally speaking, these brands have a relatively complete after-sales service system.

 

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What are the dimensions of the bathtub
Normal bathtub size

Length: 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 mm; Width: 700~900mm Height: 355~518mm

Soaking tub size

1100, 700, 475 (sitting 310mm)

Jacuzzi size

1500, 800~900, 470

Double bathtub size

1700~2000, 1100~1800, 580~800

square bathtub

1. The length of the square bathtub basically has these kinds: 1 meter 5, 1 meter 6, 1 meter 7, 1 meter 8, 1 meter 9, but most of them use the length of 1 meter 7, which is the average of most Chinese. height.

2. The width of the square bathtub is basically: 0.7 meters, 0.75 meters, 0.8 meters, 0.85 meters, 0.9 meters are relatively rare, the most used is 0.8 meters.

3. The height of the square bathtub is basically between 0.58 meters and 0.9 meters, and 0.7 meters is common.

round bathtub

The circular bathtub is generally larger, with a diameter of 1.5 to 1.8 meters. The circular bathtub consumes a lot of water and occupies a large area. Most of them are used in villas. Triangular bathtubs are generally used less, and there are some irregularly shaped bathtubs, which are used in large bathrooms and are rarely used in households.

oval bathtub

Most of the oval bathtubs are similar in size to the square ones, except that there is a bathtub with a length of less than 1.4 meters.

heart shaped bathtub

Most of the heart-shaped bathtubs are placed in the corner of the room. Although it occupies a relatively large area, some dead corners in the bathroom design can just be used. Besides, the heart-shaped shape is very cute and is very popular among girls. Heart-shaped bathtubs generally have a regular shape of 1.5 meters on both sides, and some are not necessarily the same on both sides. When purchasing, you must measure the size of the bathroom before purchasing.

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Bathtub cleaning and maintenance
1. Clean every week. Use sponge or flannel when cleaning acrylic bathtub. Do not use coarse cloth or scouring pad. Do not use any cleaning agent containing granular objects. It is best to avoid direct sunlight and contact with high temperature cigarette butts.

2. Mild treatment of surface stains You can use a discarded soft-bristled toothbrush dipped in bleaching powder to scrub the surface, which can not only remove stains, but also eliminate mold.

3. Repair the scars in time. After the bathtub is installed, do not move it privately. If you need to move the position, you must contact a professional. Do not hit or hit the surface with hard objects, causing bumps or scratches.

4. To deal with pipeline blockage at any time and to disinfect pipelines on time, it is necessary to clean the pipeline once or twice a week, firstly to remove the smell, and secondly to prevent the growth of bacteria.