When water dries, it leaves limescale on bathroom tiles and glass shower screens. Soap and dirt from the skin can also build up on bathroom surfaces.
As the bathroom is used every day, it should also be cleaned regularly. Cleaning it approximately once a week, perhaps as part of your weekly cleaning routine, will help keep the surfaces clean.
What you need to remove limescale
For effective bathroom cleaning, keep the following products close at hand:
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SINI Bathroom Starter Kit – an acidic bathroom cleaner that effectively removes limescale and rust.
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SINI Bathroom Microfibre Cloth – the textured side removes limescale and greasy marks, while the soft side can be used for drying and polishing.
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SINI Super Sponge – suitable for tackling stubborn and dried-on dirt.
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SINI Bathroom Brush – suitable for cleaning water-washable tiled walls, floors and grout.
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SINI Bathroom Scourer 23 cm – attaches to a SINI shaft, making it easier to clean bathroom floors and reach tiled walls. Its thick scrubbing pad effectively removes dirt from water-resistant surfaces.
Always follow the instructions for the cleaning product. When using the Super Sponge, test it on a small, inconspicuous area first.
How to remove limescale from bathroom surfaces
Limescale can be removed with an acidic cleaning product with a pH below 6. The bathroom cleaner included in the SINI Bathroom Starter Kit has an acidic pH and effectively removes limescale.
Spray the bathroom cleaner onto the surface from a distance of approximately 20–30 centimetres. Wipe the surface with a damp SINI Bathroom Microfibre Cloth or a sponge.
If the shower screen is very dirty, it may require a second treatment and scrubbing with a sponge. The SINI Super Sponge is suitable for this task. Wet the sponge, squeeze out the excess water and use it together with a cleaning product suitable for the surface.
Finish by rinsing the shower screen and all surrounding surfaces with warm water.
How to remove limescale from tiles
When cleaning tiles, rinse them with water first. Cleaning product sprayed directly onto dry tiles may damage the surfaces and particularly the grout.
After rinsing the tiles, spray the bathroom cleaner onto the surface and allow it to work for a few minutes. Clean the surface with a SINI Bathroom Brush, sponge or cloth. For bathroom floors and larger tiled surfaces, use the SINI Bathroom Scourer 23 cm together with a SINI shaft.
Finish by rinsing and drying the tiles. The absorbent SINI Bathroom Microfibre Cloth dries surfaces effectively, while its textured side helps remove dirt.
Prolonged use of acidic cleaning products may damage cement-based grout over time. After using an acidic cleaner, follow the product instructions for rinsing and neutralising the tiled surface.
How to clean a shower screen with stubborn limescale
If the shower screen has a heavy build-up of limescale, it may need to be cleaned more than once.
Apply the bathroom cleaner and wipe the glass with a damp bathroom cloth or sponge. For more stubborn marks, use the wet Super Sponge together with the bathroom cleaner.
Repeat the treatment if necessary. Finish by rinsing the glass and the surrounding surfaces thoroughly with warm water.
Prevent limescale from building up
The most effective way to prevent limescale deposits is to dry bathroom surfaces after every shower.
Use the SINI Floor Squeegee 35 cm together with a SINI shaft to remove water from bathroom floors and walls. Finish by wiping away any remaining moisture with the soft side of the SINI Bathroom Microfibre Cloth.
Making this part of your regular routine will help keep the bathroom clean and prevent limescale from building up.
Care for your cleaning tools
Rinse your cleaning tools after use and leave them to air-dry.
The SINI Bathroom Microfibre Cloth can be machine washed at 60°C in a laundry bag. The SINI Super Sponge can be machine washed at 40°C in a laundry bag. Do not use fabric softener or bleach.
With regular cleaning, suitable products and thorough drying after showering, you can prevent limescale and dirt from building up on bathroom surfaces.