Kolter Homeowner Guide

Fixtures All fixtures in the bathroom have protective surfaces designed to maintain their look and function. Such surfaces also cover bathtubs, sinks, showers, and toilets. The key to their continued beauty and proper operation is keeping them clean and preventing damage.

deposits, clean with a commercial glass cleaner that includes ammonia. Alternately, pour 1 tablespoon of household ammonia into 1 quart of water and clean with that solution.

Control watermarks on glass with *Rain-X®. *Rain-X is a registered trademark of SOPUS Products

Don’t use steel wool or scour pads when cleaning metal on shower enclosures. Doing so removes the protective finish and causes scratches.

The following are routine maintenance tips for your bathroom fixtures:

Minimize and remove moisture by running exhaust fans or opening windows.

Close the shower door to ensure water doesn’t leak from the enclosure.

Paint cans, tools, and other non-bathroom items should never be set on bathroom surfaces and fixtures. Rather, place them on the floor or a tray.

Bathtubs Remove normal soil from the bathtubs with foaming bathroom cleaner. Some are designed specifically for tubs and tiles.

Avoid paint seeping on or into plumbing fixtures by covering them when painting.

Do not use abrasive materials to clean bathtubs.

Avoid using bathtub spouts as leverage when entering and exiting the tub. The additional weight may cause permanent damage. Fiberglass tubs and showers Clean with a fiberglass cleaner, which is available at many stores. Glass cleaner is also effective. Give your fiberglass tubs and showers long- term protection by waxing them upon move-in, and as part of major cleanings. Automobile wax works well. Refrain from using powdered cleaners or abrasives as these may damage the tub or shower.

Remove your shoes before stepping into bathtubs or showers to reduce the chance of scratching the surfaces. Wipe fixtures and the surfaces to which they’re attached on a regular basis to prevent grime buildup. Mirrors Wipe mirrors with an ammonia-free cleaner to prevent de-silvering of mirror edges.

Showers Dry the shower after use.

Use standard dishwashing detergent to clean the shower. If there are hard mineral

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