An integral part of home maintenance is plumbing maintenance. It is its timeliness and regularity that allows you to enjoy a clean, comfortable bathroom and toilet. Few people like to touch rusty faucets, wash in a gray sink and look at whitish tiles.
To maintain comfort and radiant cleanliness, you need quality cleaning products. How to choose the best among all the products, what to look for when buying - there are answers to all these questions in our review.
Content
- 1 Criterias of choice
- 2 Selection errors
- 3 Top manufacturers
- 4 Rating of quality sanitary ware cleaners for 2020
- 4.1 GraSS Gloss Bathroom Spray
- 4.2 SARMA gel for plumbing Lemon
- 4.3 Frosch descaling spray with raspberry flavor
- 4.4 PROSEPT Rust & Scale Remover Bath Acid +
- 4.5 RAVAK Bathroom Spray Cleaner Chrome
- 4.6 Stork gel Sanox
- 4.7 Synergetic spray for plumbing
- 4.8 Sanfor bath and shower gel Expert Alpine freshness
- 4.9 EasyWork Hypochlorite Liquid for Plumbing
- 4.10 Forest Clean spray anti-plaque Lime and mint
- 5 Folk remedies
- 6 Security measures
- 7 Prevention of contamination
- 8 Conclusion
Criterias of choice
How do two cleaning products compare? Which characteristics are important and which are not? Let's analyze in detail.
Composition
- With abrasive. Small particles, usually chalk, pumice or quartz sand, mechanically act on the surface, thus cleaning it from dirt.
- No abrasive. In turn, there are alkaline, acidic, chlorine-containing. Alkalis remove organic matter, salt deposits, and rust well. Best of all they cope with blockages in sewer pipes. They do not have a strong aroma. Acidic ones do an excellent job with most contaminants, but they also easily damage the material to be cleaned. Chlorine - they purify in the same way as acid ones, but there is an antibacterial effect.
Format
The cleaning agent can be bought in any form - powder, paste, gel, spray. Often, abrasive options are sold in the form of pastes, powders, and all others in liquid form.
If you do not know which form to give preference to, choose liquid or gel. Abrasives can ruin the surface of your plumbing, leaving noticeable scratches on it.
Smell
The purchased substance should have a pleasant, neutral, not pungent odor.
Packaging
Note a few things:
- The quality of the container. The bottle must be strong and the seams must not leak.
- Cover tightness.
- Spray gun mechanism.
Selection errors
Purchase a "universal" product... Plumbing fixtures differ significantly in materials, and therefore in resistance to cleaning compounds. Therefore, toilet bowl cleaner is often too strong and aggressive and may only be suitable for cleaning some sinks. Faucets, bathtubs can deteriorate, lose their luster. If it becomes necessary to remove contamination with a stronger agent, first dilute it in water to reduce the concentration.
Conversely, a product designed for less acid and abrasive resistant materials will not work as well on more resistant surfaces.
Thus, universal remedies are those formulations that can cope with simple contamination. But with their help, you cannot remove a thick layer of plaque, scale or rust.They are safe enough for ceramics and chrome coatings, acrylic, show good results on new, unused sinks and toilets.
Ignore reviews. Thanks to reviews, you can find out about the effectiveness of a particular product, as well as such working points as: smell, color, consistency.
Top manufacturers
According to customer reviews, the following brands produce the highest quality household chemicals:
- EasyWork (Russia);
- Forest Clean (Russia);
- Frosch (Germany);
- GraSS (Russia);
- PROSEPT (Russia);
- Ravak (Czech Republic);
- Sanfor (Russia);
- Sarma (Russia);
- Synergetic (Russia);
- Nevskaya Cosmetics (Russia).
Rating of quality sanitary ware cleaners for 2020
We offer you an overview of the most popular and effective cleaning products. The product description is supplemented with pros and cons of the product based on feedback from real consumers.
GraSS Gloss Bathroom Spray
A universal model based on citric acid copes with light pollution of any origin - rust, lime and salt deposits, soap stains. Suitable for daily cleaning.
Gently, efficiently works on all surfaces and materials. Note that if the product is made of a material that is sensitive to citric acid, keep the spray for no more than 30 seconds.
Average price: 99 rubles.
Advantages:
- inexpensive;
- light, pleasant smell;
- recommended for acrylic baths;
- no physical effort required;
- comfortable to hold, does not slip;
- good spray;
- acts quickly.
Disadvantages:
- not found.
SARMA gel for plumbing Lemon
An effective, fast-acting gel will remove rust, limescale, urinary stones from the toilet or bidet.
Not suitable for sanitary ware with damaged surface or acid sensitive material.
Average price: 89 rubles.
Advantages:
- budgetary;
- antibacterial;
- convenient packaging;
- consistency.
Disadvantages:
- a sharp, unpleasant odor that lasts a long time in the room.
Frosch descaling spray with raspberry flavor
An eco-friendly, safe alternative to the usual limescale cleaners. Contains a vegetable surfactant and raspberry vinegar. The mixture does not leave whitish streaks on the plumbing.
Average price: 265 rubles.
Advantages:
- pleasant smell of raspberries;
- dermatologically tested;
- biodegradable;
- forms a protective film on the treated surfaces;
- thick consistency;
- it is convenient to work - the pink color of the substance helps to determine where the product has already been applied, and where not yet;
- easy to wash off;
- strong spray bottle.
Disadvantages:
- cost;
- to remove old stains, the product has to be rubbed for a long time or applied twice;
- high consumption.
PROSEPT Rust & Scale Remover Bath Acid +
Strongly acidic gel concentrate based on oxalic acid is able to dissolve especially persistent old dirt and eliminate unpleasant odors. An excellent solution for general cleaning.
Average price: 112 rubles.
Advantages:
- inexpensive;
- convenient packaging;
- economical, low consumption;
- easy to wash off;
- does not leave streaks;
- thick;
- tolerable odor;
- universal.
Disadvantages:
- not suitable for enamelled surfaces.
RAVAK Bathroom Spray Cleaner Chrome
Liquid for removing grease, scale and deposits of various origins from faucets, accessories with it, as well as shower cabins.
Average price: 442 rubles.
Advantages:
- nice smell;
- long enough;
- removes limescale, salt, fat deposits, old stains;
- takes good care of chrome-plated, gilded items;
- suitable for acrylic baths;
- quality atomizer.
Disadvantages:
- cost.
Stork gel Sanox
Universal liquid for cleaning plumbing.It qualitatively removes any dirt and unpleasant odors, disinfects, returns shine and original color.
Do not use on acid-sensitive surfaces such as fine enamel or marble.
Average price: 51 rubles.
Advantages:
- inexpensive;
- antibacterial;
- low consumption;
- neutral smell;
- acts quickly;
- universal.
Disadvantages:
- inconvenient packaging;
- does not always cope with old stains, rust;
- can spoil the chrome, gold plated finish.
Synergetic spray for plumbing
The liquid removes minor rust, limescale, foreign odors.
Average price: 149 rubles.
Advantages:
- inexpensive;
- without smell;
- hypoallergenic;
- antibacterial;
- biodegradable;
- gently removes dirt without corroding surfaces;
- acts quickly.
Disadvantages:
- high consumption;
- does not cope with serious dirt - thick deposits, old rust;
- flimsy spray bottle.
Sanfor bath and shower gel Expert Alpine freshness
A universal antibacterial agent for daily bathroom cleaning. Gentle composition, unobtrusive aroma.
Average price: 79 rubles.
Advantages:
- budgetary;
- disinfectant;
- neutral smell;
- hydrophobic effect up to 7 days;
- gently removes plaque from tiles, chrome products.
Disadvantages:
- the surface to be washed, especially enamel, must be rubbed with a brush or hard sponge.
EasyWork Hypochlorite Liquid for Plumbing
Liquid agent for cleaning, disinfecting and bleaching sanitary ware in bathrooms. Copes with soap, lime, salt deposits, fungus, mold. Eliminates extraneous odors. Returns shine.
Average price: 262 rubles.
Advantages:
- inexpensive;
- large volume - 5 liters;
- without smell.
Disadvantages:
- does not cope with rust;
- you need to buy a spray bottle.
Forest Clean spray anti-plaque Lime and mint
Antinalet concentrate is a universal cleaner for bathrooms from contamination of any origin. Removes grease, scale, salt and limescale, soap and rusty streaks.
Average price: 240 rubles.
Advantages:
- gently cleans chrome plumbing fixtures and tiles, acrylic, plastic, glass, glass ceramics, stainless steel, tiles;
- acts quickly.
Disadvantages:
- cost;
- sharp, unpleasant odor.
Folk remedies
Let's remember what a simple cleaning agent can be made from at home.
Citrus
Lemon, lime, grapefruit or any other citrus juice can be applied to dirty plumbing fixtures, wait until dry, rinse. Repeat if necessary.
Live fruits are successfully replaced with kitchen citric acid. Just dissolve the powder in warm water and then apply to the dirty surface.
Coca Cola
Legendary and beloved by many drink. There is an opinion that due to the content of phosphoric acid (E338) in its composition, Coca-Cola can be used as a solvent. It is quite easy to check this - just buy a bottle of drink and pour it overnight in the sink or toilet. Considering the cost of the drink, the method is not budgetary and rational.
E338 is often found in carbonated drinks, so plumbing can be cleaned with regular, inexpensive lemonade.
Soda
The most common, inexpensive abrasive. Removes light dirt. May leave scratches.
Vinegar
Ordinary table vinegar 9% removes most of the dirt from any plumbing. Experienced housewives recommend using vinegar with soda on thick layers, old stains. In severe cases, some cleanliness lovers use 70% vinegar. But remember that this can be very dangerous.
Security measures
Gloves are your friends
Most detergents have an extremely negative effect on the delicate skin of women's hands. Therefore, even from a minute contact with aggressive acid or alkali, the skin can become tight, dry, unpleasant to the touch.What can we say about the new manicure! In addition, few of us are "pleasant" to "smell" of chlorine the rest of the day and night.
If wearing gloves is uncomfortable, we have found several solutions.
- If your hands are sweating. Try using regular baby powder on your hands. In addition, there are products with a special impregnation that does not allow hands to get very wet.
- I don't like the smell. If you don't like the rubber smell, try latex gloves. And don't forget to dry thoroughly between uses.
- Not your size. Too big, too small ... Try medical ones. Often they are the ones who sit like a glove and do not hang out.
What if there are no gloves, there is no time, but you need to do the cleaning? A regular plastic bag will help protect your hands from injury. And so that it does not fall off your hand at the most inopportune moment, secure it on your wrists with thin elastic bands for money or tie it with a thread.
Fresh air
Never close the bathroom while cleaning. Do not be afraid of the bad smell entering your living quarters. It will be much worse if you pass out or feel sick in a small bathroom. Better to leave the door open, open a window for ventilation in a bathroom or an adjacent room, such as a kitchen, or turn on ventilation. If a lot of dirt needs to be removed, split the job into several steps. Do not forget to leave the bathroom for a few minutes to breathe fresh air, and do not bend too close to the surfaces to be cleaned. If you are very sensitive to strong odors, try wearing a gauze bandage.
Special clothing
Any accidental drop, careless movement will wash the paint off the fabric or burn your skin. Therefore, for working with aggressive substances, it is better to select old, closed clothes that no one else wears.
Mixes
Do not mix two different cleaning agents. You can get an unpredictable reaction and, as a result, a chemical burn to the skin. And the bonus is a ruined bathroom.
Time
Do not overexpose the cleaning compound on the plumbing. At best, it will dry out and be more difficult to wash off, at worst - the surface will deteriorate. And here you’re lucky: chrome-plated mixers can peel off, an enamel bath can lose its shine and become porous, an acrylic bath can melt.
Prevention of contamination
To spend less time and effort cleaning the bathroom, you can follow simple preventive measures. They are quite simple, moreover, they will increase the life of the plumbing.
- Get in the habit of not leaving behind a splashed, dirty tub or cabin. To do this, after bathing, it is enough to rinse the bath bowl with water, thus washing off the soap film. Faucets and mirrors can be cleaned with a soft microfiber cloth.
- Regularly, after each use, clean the toilet with a brush.
- Repair plumbing in a timely manner.
- Avoid blockages in the bathroom or toilet, washbasin or sink, and remove them in time. Clogs are much more difficult to clean, after the cleaning process a lot of dirt remains, often accompanied by an unpleasant odor. It is easier to regularly monitor the cleanliness of the plumbing surfaces, as well as install special nets on the drains.
- If your area has hard water, try installing filters. This can save you from the whitish coating on the plumbing. Similarly, you can improve the quality of water with a lot of rust, red water, old city or house water supply.
- Use special toilet cleaners - balls, rim stickers, cartridges.
Conclusion
We hope that our tips and tricks will help you understand the wide range of cleaning products, and you will purchase the desired and useful product.
If you have experience with one of the cleaning products described in this review, or you know a more effective and interesting remedy, share your impressions in the comments.
