If your bathtub or rain shower heads has not been thoroughly cleaned or is older, it is probably harboring some unwanted bacteria and contaminants which are just the least of your problems. If you have a weak stomach, read this article with caution. However the information is vital for any homeowner when it comes to ensuring your bathroom is keeping your family clean and not causing more harm than good. Does your tub or shower have a reddish or pinkish color? It is bacteria known as Serratia marcescens, according to Roxanne Johnson, North Dakota State University Extension Service water quality associate. You may find this bacterium in moist areas such as toilet bowls, sinks, tiles, shower stalls, bathtub enclosures and even your pet's water dish.
Mold in bathrooms is a serious concern for homeowners. If mold has begun to grow in your bathroom you need to remove it immediately. If mold is growing in sealer and you cannot get rid of the mold then the sealer may need to be removed and replaced. Walls which you cannot seem to remove the mold from may also need to be cut out and replaced as a last resort. Mold often grows on tiles or in the grout around them. You should be able to easily remove mold from tiles by scrubbing or wiping with a cloth. Mold growing in grout can be more difficult though. Bleach can often be useful for killing mold in grout and fading away mold stains. The grout may require a good scrubbing with a toothbrush or scrubbing brush. It's very common for mold to be found in bathrooms. One obvious reason is that there's a lot of water and humidity in the bathroom. Frequently running water in the toilet, the bathtub and the shower creates wet surfaces and puddles of water. If you don't dry this moisture out quickly it can easily lead to mold growth. Mold can often be found in the shower and the bathtub. As explained by one informational website, "grime from body oils and soap scum which is washed off and onto the shower or tub create a food source for mold to feed on. And of course there are abundant water sources for mold created by the running water and steam." Older bathtubs and showers have a bigger risk of more bacteria due to the simple fact of time.
Mold in bathrooms is a serious concern for homeowners. If mold has begun to grow in your bathroom you need to remove it immediately. If mold is growing in sealer and you cannot get rid of the mold then the sealer may need to be removed and replaced. Walls which you cannot seem to remove the mold from may also need to be cut out and replaced as a last resort. Mold often grows on tiles or in the grout around them. You should be able to easily remove mold from tiles by scrubbing or wiping with a cloth. Mold growing in grout can be more difficult though. Bleach can often be useful for killing mold in grout and fading away mold stains. The grout may require a good scrubbing with a toothbrush or scrubbing brush. It's very common for mold to be found in bathrooms. One obvious reason is that there's a lot of water and humidity in the bathroom. Frequently running water in the toilet, the bathtub and the shower creates wet surfaces and puddles of water. If you don't dry this moisture out quickly it can easily lead to mold growth. Mold can often be found in the shower and the bathtub. As explained by one informational website, "grime from body oils and soap scum which is washed off and onto the shower or tub create a food source for mold to feed on. And of course there are abundant water sources for mold created by the running water and steam." Older bathtubs and showers have a bigger risk of more bacteria due to the simple fact of time.
Your best option besides constant cleaning is to start fresh with the affordable solution of resurfacing or reglazing. It will cost you a fraction of the cost of a major renovation. One of the best benefits as a homeowner (and someone who likes quick results on projects) is the fact that the reglazing process only takes a few hours and three days to cure and set. It starts with a trained technician putting down tarps to protect flooring, furniture and the walls. They should tape up paper and plastic curtains to prevent overspray and spreading fumes, and set up an air mover to guide most of related fumes outside the house. Next the prep work begins on the tub or shower, repairs are made and any ugly caulking is removed. Next the tub or rain shower heads is cleaned with lacquer thinner and every square inch is sanded or acid etching is applied depending upon the material of your tub or shower. Then the surface is cleaned again with lacquer thinner and re caulked where needed. Finally three coats of finish are applied.
Reglazing your tub or rain shower heads is a beautiful and affordable option to replacing new. It is also much quicker than putting in a whole new bathroom. To remove an existing tub, finish items such as trim, bathtub surrounds and plumbing that are built up around the bathtub and will need to be removed. Depending on the tub's size, it can also mean that removing a bathtub from a room may require cutting it into pieces to fit through a door frame. When installing a new replacement bathtub, the plumbing would have to be reconfigured to fit and all the surrounding trim would have to be recreated. Refinishing a bathtub, on the other hand, offers a cost- and time-effective solution. Starting at less than $300 to $400 for a standard-sized bathtub, a bathtub refinishing company can add a brand-new coating to the bathtub, allowing it to be used again in two to four days without the additional delays caused by replacement.
To some, this may seem a drastic move to help create a cleaner bathroom, but with all of the information above, bacteria and mold can be hard to remove. Find a company that can remove the mold or other bathtub issues and will produce a better than new product. There are many colors and sheens of finish to choose from and the average size tub & enclosure takes 2-3 hours to complete, and you must allow an additional 48 hours of dry time prior to use. Be sure the company gives you a complete list of aftercare instructions for your convenience. Another problem that resurfacing can take care of is bouncing floors in tubs from a lack of support in your tub. Over time, this bouncing will cause your tub to crack, causing big problems and water damage if left unrepaired. Although there are DIY products are available, bathtub refinishing is a probably a job best left to the professionals. Stripping an old finish off a tub, repairing and patching holes or cracks, and ventilating a room to expel the fumes produced by the refinishing process are all steps better left to a trained professional.
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Reglazing your tub or rain shower heads is a beautiful and affordable option to replacing new. It is also much quicker than putting in a whole new bathroom. To remove an existing tub, finish items such as trim, bathtub surrounds and plumbing that are built up around the bathtub and will need to be removed. Depending on the tub's size, it can also mean that removing a bathtub from a room may require cutting it into pieces to fit through a door frame. When installing a new replacement bathtub, the plumbing would have to be reconfigured to fit and all the surrounding trim would have to be recreated. Refinishing a bathtub, on the other hand, offers a cost- and time-effective solution. Starting at less than $300 to $400 for a standard-sized bathtub, a bathtub refinishing company can add a brand-new coating to the bathtub, allowing it to be used again in two to four days without the additional delays caused by replacement.
To some, this may seem a drastic move to help create a cleaner bathroom, but with all of the information above, bacteria and mold can be hard to remove. Find a company that can remove the mold or other bathtub issues and will produce a better than new product. There are many colors and sheens of finish to choose from and the average size tub & enclosure takes 2-3 hours to complete, and you must allow an additional 48 hours of dry time prior to use. Be sure the company gives you a complete list of aftercare instructions for your convenience. Another problem that resurfacing can take care of is bouncing floors in tubs from a lack of support in your tub. Over time, this bouncing will cause your tub to crack, causing big problems and water damage if left unrepaired. Although there are DIY products are available, bathtub refinishing is a probably a job best left to the professionals. Stripping an old finish off a tub, repairing and patching holes or cracks, and ventilating a room to expel the fumes produced by the refinishing process are all steps better left to a trained professional.
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