Thursday, August 12, 2010

Acrylic Maintenance Part I


To protect your acrylic bathtubs surface, it should be cleaned only with a non-abrasive liquid bathroom cleaner, made specifically for acrylic.

DO NOT use abrasive powder, dry cleaning detergent, bleach, nail polish remover, petroleum distillates or other strong solvents to clean the surface of your bathtub. Never use a scraper, a metal brush or anything that could scratch or damage the surface.

If you have a resistant stain, you can use de-natured alcohol to try and remove it. Keep in mind that de-natured alcohol is toxic; therefore, please wear gloves at all times during cleaning and follow the safety instructions in your installation manual.

For paint stains, please use Turpentine, and use Wooden spatula with a moist cloth for plaster residue.
Additionally, if you want to remove fine scratches, the best result is to use car wax.

The beauty of acrylic products is that if it starts looking slightly worn out, you can lightly sand it down with sandpapers to achieve a brand new look once again!


Stay tuned next week for Acrylic Maintenance Part II: "How to Remove Deep Scratches for Acrylic Tubs?"


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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Air Jetted V.S. Whirlpool System Bathtubs

When you are choosing between air jetted bathtubs and whirlpool system bathtubs, it really depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. If you want a vigorous and more thorough massage, the whirlpool jetting system will be perfect for you; however, if you are looking for a more relaxing and zen experience, then you might want to go with the air massage system.



The whirlpool jets have more powerful action and work best for targeting specific muscles. If you have an injury or do regular workouts, the whirlpool jets work perfectly to relax the muscles. However, please keep in mind that whirlpool jets require regular flushing.



Air jets give a gentle bubbling action and can handle the use of bubble baths, oils, and bath salts while whirlpool jets cannot. It offers the combination of all the therapeutic elements necessary for optimal relaxation. Additionally, the motor of an air jetted system is much quieter than a whirlpool system, and it is also cleaner than a whirlpool jetted bathtub because it does not recycle the water.

The prices for the bathtubs are comparable, so it is really a matter of personal preferences!

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Vancouver, BC
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