| For many people the bathroom says as much about | | | | who live in an area where there is hard water, the |
| personal style as almost any other room in the house. | | | | mineral content of the water will be high and |
| The one thing many people want is a feature you | | | | additional precautions will need to be taken as mineral |
| don't find in everyone else's home. Although copper | | | | deposits can harm the finish of a copper bathtub. |
| bathtubs have been popular in the U.S. since the days | | | | Simply rinse and wipe dry after each use in order to |
| of the pioneers, because they could be set in front | | | | prevent buildup of these raw materials in order to |
| of a fire to help water stay warm, many people do | | | | prevent damage to the copper. |
| not choose this option because they believe they are | | | | 4. Periodically wax the tub. The best way to tell if |
| difficult to maintain. Nothing could be farther from the | | | | the copper tub's surface is protected is to watch for |
| truth. In fact, they are not only easy to care for, but | | | | beading of water when it is applied. This ensures that |
| can also benefit one's health. | | | | there is no buildup of mineral deposits and that the |
| Copper bathtubs are sophisticated and luxurious | | | | finish is unscathed. To ensure protection, the tub |
| providing an eye-catching detail that, although | | | | should be waxed periodically in order to provide the |
| somewhat more expensive than a traditional porcelain | | | | extra protection it needs. This can be done with |
| tub, are filled with personality and charm. The | | | | beeswax or wax used for plumbing fixtures such as |
| handcraftsmanship also makes it a product that is | | | | copper faucets. How often you need to wax the tub |
| hard to beat. It's important to remember that | | | | depends on the quality of the water where you live |
| regardless of maintenance procedures selected, | | | | and how often the tub is used. For copper tubs in a |
| copper is more delicate than other finishes and, | | | | 2nd bathroom this would be required much less often |
| therefore, can be scratched or damaged by abrasive | | | | that for those located in a master bathroom. |
| substance or harsh products so be sure and check | | | | 5. Watch the content of added fragrances. For those |
| before you apply any cleaning products to the | | | | who enjoy adding special things like fragrances or |
| surface. Here are five simple tips for maintaining the | | | | bubbles to a bath, it's important to remember than |
| beauty of any copper tub: | | | | some substances are harmful to copper and, |
| 1. Wash with a mild soap, rinse, and wipe it dry after | | | | therefore, manufacturer recommendations will need |
| each use. The buildup of mineral deposits will harm | | | | to be consulted before use. For instance, lemon is |
| the finish of a copper tub more than anything else. | | | | high in acid as well as corrosive and would, therefore, |
| The best way to ensure its beauty is to rinse it with | | | | be harmful to the finish on a copper bathtub. |
| a mild soap solution and wipe it dry after use each | | | | The popularity of installing a copper bathtub is |
| day ensuring that its quality and elegance last a | | | | growing for a variety of reasons. It is not only |
| lifetime. | | | | elegant and aesthetically pleasing, but is also easy to |
| 2. Don't over clean. Many people believe that souring | | | | clean, keeps water warm longer, and is much lighter |
| and using abrasive cleaners is the only way to ensure | | | | in weight than traditional vintage cast iron tubs. When |
| sanitary conditions in a bathtub. Actually, copper has | | | | left untreated, copper eventually turns green and |
| natural bacteria-fighting agents and, therefore, the | | | | then red because of oxidization. Although this may be |
| less done the better. Additionally, certain cleaning | | | | the desired effect for many, to prevent color change |
| agents can be corrosive to the copper finish. | | | | and to keep it shiny you may want to ensure a resin |
| Degreasers, ammonia, acid-based cleaners, and | | | | coating has been added to protect the finish. |
| abrasive scrubbers will all damage the finish and, | | | | Regardless of the style of the copper bathtub |
| thereby, eliminating the natural components that are | | | | selected, a copper tub will add a beautiful focal point |
| actually healthy for the human body. | | | | to any bathroom. |
| 3. Prevent the buildup of mineral deposits. For those | | | | |