Standing water with soap as a solvent will penetrate almost anything. (People who label and sell latex caulk as a product for moist areas do a real disservice.) Never use latex caulk for anything is my recommendation.ġ0) Our product is as water penetration resistant as we can make it. Mildew can only grow on products which absorb moisture and provide “food”.ĩ) Latex caulk and soap residue both hold moisture and provide “food” for mildew. This is why we do a final, water only, rinse on clothing.Ĩ) Mildew can’t grow on our product or our 100% silicones. Soap (basically a salt of fat acids) is “food” for mildew. 6) Eliminating moisture faster may slow the growth of mildew–but not much.ħ) Mildew is a parasite fungi needing a little moisture, but mainly something to “eat”. Unfortunately, limestone and soap remain whether water evaporates fast or slow. Water will dissolve and reabsorb the limestone.Ĥ) Water also dissolves soap fairly well.ĥ) Exhaust fans change the air allowing water to evaporate faster. The water evaporated leaving the limestone. Limestone is soluble in water–that’s how it got there. They really shine.ģ) Water without soap will also fairly quickly dissolve lime stone. White vinegar also works well on shower doors. Vinegar can’t harm the metal products in your bath. The acid will dissolve limestone, soap and kill mildew. Also making some suggestions on waxes to reduce these problems and make general cleaning easier.Ģ) White vinegar works great for all three problems. I’ll cover several topics including mildew, hard water and soap buildup. Probably far more than you really want to know. We are reprinting from The Onyx Collection website so our customers can maintain the beauty of their new onyx bathroom.Ĭleaning your ONYX COLLECTION showers and lavatories ?ġ) Here are my thoughts on the cleaning problems we face in the Midwest. This is a great article on the care and cleaning of Onyx showers and lavatories. Sterling Bath and Shower Replacement Solutions.
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