CARING FOR REFINISHES

Now that the bathtub and countertop refinishing is complete, it's time to care for your newly refinished surface. Proper care will give your newly refinished suurfaces a long life.
Things to Avoid
Some things to avoid are the use of any type of suction mounted products. These can be a suction mounted soap dish, or the most important, suction type bathtub mats. These products will pull on the refinishing 24 hours a day, and over time they will pull the coating from your bathtub or tiles.
Avoid bathing dogs or cats, in the bathtub. Their claws are very sharp and can scratch the refinishing. If you must use the bathtub, put a soft rubber pad or bathtub mat over the refinishing and be very careful. Children also love to play with toys in the bathtub. Make sure the toys are of soft rubber, or plastic. Avoid any metal toys such as Hot Wheel cars.
Cleaning Products
Achieve excellent results cleaning your newly refinished bathtubs by using over-the-counter products such as these:
- Lysol Basin and Tile Cleaner
- Mr. Clean
- DOW
- Fantastic
- 409 Formula
These are are the only products we recommend for bathtubs, tiles, and sinks. Avoid cleaners that contain bleach, citrus or any type of abrasives. Citrus products and industrial strength cleaners contain acids that can etch your refinishing over time. Products such as Comet, Ajax or SoftScrub will scratch the finish.
Using bleach will discolor your newly refinished surface. If disinfecting is required, use an anti-bacterial tub & tile cleaner or Lysol. When wiping the refinished bathtub or tile surface, always use a sponge or soft cloth. Never use green scrub pads as these will damage the refinishing.
Other Surfaces
The care of countertops and sinks follow the same rules. The only difference is the cleaning products that will be used. Sinks can be cared for with the same tub & tile cleaners as above. Countertops can be cleaned with any surface cleaner such as 409, or Fantastic, as long as they do not contain any bleach, citrus or abrasives.
Please give us a call if you have any questions concerning your refinished surface - 281-904-6370.



