Cleaning and maintenance of resin shower trays

In this article, we will provide you with important tips and advice for the cleaning and maintenance of resin shower trays. Daily cleaning and maintenance of your resin shower tray is essential to keep it shiny and hygienic at the same time.

Here is all you need to know about the proper cleaning of a resin shower tray.

Resin shower trays: characteristics and materials used to make them

Modern resin shower trays are elements made with the aid of different materials. At first glance, their appearance may seem very similar. However, it is important to point out that each resin-based material used to make a shower tray requires specific care for routine maintenance and cleaning. For this reason, it is extremely important to pay attention to the indications on the product and to know its exact name. Our preliminary advice is therefore to carefully keep the instructions in the product packaging.

Below you will find all the information concerning the maintenance and cleaning of the various materials used to make resin shower trays.

Maintenance and cleaning of a shower tray in Tecnogel or Solidgel

Tecnogel and Solidgel are resin-based materials that are very similar in terms of their characteristics, composition and appearance. Both materials consist of natural mineral fillers and polyester resins based on recycled pet. Both materials are coated on the outside with the aid of gelcoat. Gelcoat allows the materials to be easily restored in the event of minor scratches and surface damage.

Here are our tips for cleaning and maintaining a shower tray made of Tecnogel or Solidgel. For the daily cleaning of this surface you can use a cotton or microfibre cloth, soaked in neutral detergent and warm water. To remove the yellow colour from the shower tray, you can use a solution of warm water and 50% vinegar, rubbing slowly with a common laundry brush.

Maintenance and cleaning of a Corian and Aquatek shower tray

Corian and Aquatek are materials characterised by a similar composition: the latter is made up almost entirely of acrylic resins which are particularly resistant, easy to wash and restore in the event of minor damage or knocks.

These materials, thanks to their particular characteristics, allow great flexibility in the handling and realisation of particular shapes and sizes, thus responding to every need and specific requirement of the end user.

For the daily cleaning of a shower tray in Corian or Aquatek you can use a cotton or micro-fibre cloth, soaked in a neutral detergent and warm water. For extraordinary cleaning and renewal of the surface you can use a solution of one fourth water and three quarters bleach. Spread the solution on the surface with a sponge, leave it to act for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly.