What not to use when cleaning these lightweight yet durable bathtubs? Acrylic has a high-gloss nonporous surface that looks amazing when new, but it can easily become scratched, stained, or cracked if the wrong products are used on it. Take it from me, you need to be careful and treat your acrylic tub with gentleness!…
Ugh, I know how frustrating it can be to deal with bathtub stains that just won’t budge! As an avid DIYer and mom of two messy kids, I’ve had my fair share of cleaning struggles without scratching when it comes to our acrylic tub. No matter how much elbow grease I’ve put in, those soap-scummy…
Well, both offer great durability, styling, and functionality for your bathroom, but there are some key differences between acrylic vs porcelain tubs that are worth considering before making your final decision. So, I’ll break down the pros and cons of acrylic and porcelain bathtubs to help you determine which is best for your needs and…
Keeping your acrylic bathtub looking shiny and new is important. But acrylic is prone to getting scratched if you clean it the wrong way. Believe me, I’ve been there! When we moved into our house, the previous owners had badly scratched up the tub. No amount of scrubbing would get rid of the cloudy, scratched…
Ugh, I woke up this morning to find rust stains in my fiberglass bathtub. You know those ugly, orangey-brown splotches that look like they’re permanently affixed to the surface? Not the aesthetic I’m going for in my bathroom decor. As a long-time homeowner, I’ve dealt with my fair share of brown rust stains in the…
If you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom with a new bathtub, installing a fiberglass tub can be an affordable and easy DIY project. Compared to heavier cast iron or acrylic tubs, fiberglass bathtubs are lightweight and easy for one person to maneuver into place. I recently installed a new fiberglass tub in my own bathroom…
If you’re like most homeowners, your fiberglass bathtub has probably seen better days. Over time, wear and tear can cause cracks, stains, and other unsightly damage. Replacing an old, worn-out fiberglass tub with a new one can go a long way in improving the look and functionality of your bathroom. I recently went through the…
Nothing ruins the clean, pristine look of a fiberglass tub quite like stubborn brown stains. That dull, dirty discoloration seems to mock your best scrubbing efforts. While fiberglass tubs resist staining better than porcelain, discoloration still happens over time. Identifying the cause is the first step toward targeted removal. Efforts like baking soda scrubs, bleaches,…
If you have a fiberglass bathtub that has seen better days, you may be wondering if it’s possible to repair damage and restore its appearance rather than go through the hassle and expense of full replacement. Fiberglass tubs are a popular choice for many homeowners due to their durability, ease of cleaning, and mold/mildew resistance….
If you’re remodeling your bathroom, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is what material to use for the bathtub. The two most popular options are fiberglass and steel. Both have their own sets of pros and cons to weigh when deciding which is better for your home. We’ll look at the key…