Introduction: Protect Your Investment.

This care guide is the final step in your renovation journey, following our comprehensive tutorials on how to renovate a bathtub successfully.

You've successfully completed the most exciting part of your bathroom renovation—transforming your old bathtub and tiles with our professional refinishing kit. This fresh, new finish is a testament to your effort. Now, proper daily care is the key to protecting that investment and ensuring its longevity. This guide provides clear, professional advice to help your beautiful results last for years.

Part 1: The Critical Curing Period – Patience is Key. 

Understanding this process is as crucial as the initial surface treatment before painting.

"Dry to the touch" and "fully cured" are not the same. Curing is the chemical process where the coating achieves its final hardness, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. During this stage, our primary and clearest recommendation is: Please patiently allow the coating to fully cure before normal use. This is the single most important step to ensure optimal, long-lasting results.

✅ Core Advice: Before Full Curing

Initial Curing Period: Under standard room temperature and humidity conditions, we strongly advise that you wait at least 7 days, allowing the coating to achieve an initial cure, before beginning normal use.

Important Note: If environmental temperatures are lower or humidity is higher, the curing process slows down. Please appropriately extend this waiting period to 10-14 days to ensure the coating reaches its best performance.

Emergency Use Instructions (If this is your only bathroom):

• Absolute Minimum: Wait at least 72 hours.
• First Use: Be extremely gentle. Avoid any impact, scraping, or placing heavy objects.
• Cleaning During This Period: If cleaning is necessary, use only warm water and a soft cloth, wiping very gently. The use of ANY cleaner is strictly prohibited.

✅ After Full Curing:

Once the coating has initially cured (typically 7days, depending on environment), its performance is stable. You can then confidently follow the "Daily Cleaning" guidelines below.

Part 2: Daily Cleaning Guide: The Definitive Dos & Don'ts for Painted Surfaces.

Once the coating is fully cured, follow these rules for daily cleaning.

【✅DOS】

• Cleaning Tools: Use only soft, non-abrasive sponges or microfiber cloths (for non-slip surfaces, a soft-bristled nylon brush is acceptable).
• Recommended Cleaners:

1. Mild, pH-neutral liquid cleaners are the safest choice.
2. Common gentle liquid cleaners like Lysol Tub & Tile, Mr. Clean, or Palmolive dish soap are acceptable.
3. We recommend using low-VOC, Green Guard certified products that align with our eco-friendly philosophy.

• Proper Cleaning Steps:

1.Rinse the surface with warm water.

2.Apply a small amount of cleaner to your cloth or sponge—never pour it directly onto the finished surface.

3.Wipe gently.

4.Crucial Step: Thoroughly rinse with clean water to ensure no cleaner residue remains.

5.Dry the surface with a soft cloth to prevent water spots.

【❌DON'TS】

• Tool to Avoid : STRICTLY AVOID scouring pads, steel wool, hard-bristled brushes, or any abrasive cleaning tools.
• Cleaner to Avoid:

1. Absolutely avoid abrasive cleansers (e.g., Comet, Ajax).
2. STRICTLY PROHIBIT strong acids (e.g., toilet bowl cleaners), strong alkalis (e.g., oven cleaners), or cleaners containing concentrated chlorine bleach.
3. Never allow any cleaner or chemical to sit on the surface for an extended period.
4. Accessory to Avoid: DO NOT USE bathmats with suction cups, as the strong pulling force upon removal can damage the coating.

Part 3: Special Care Tips for Different Areas

Bathtub:

• Avoid placing sharp metal soap dishes or containers.
• Use silicone or fabric non-slip mats.

Tiles (Shower/Wall Area):

• Rinse with water after each use to reduce soap scum buildup.
• Promptly address any mildew in grout lines.

Part 4: Quick Troubleshooting for Common Issues

Soap Scum/Water Spots: Use a 1:1 solution of white vinegar and water. Wipe on, let sit for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly and dry.

Stubborn Stains: Use a paste made from baking soda and water for gentle abrasion, followed by a thorough rinse.

Minor Scratches: Inquire with us about the availability of a dedicated touch-up pen or maintenance kit for small repairs.For more on preventing and fixing other common issues, check out our guide to common tub and tile paint problems and their solutions

Conclusion: Simple Care for Long-Lasting Beauty

Remember, gentle, preventive daily care is far superior to repairs after a problem occurs. With minimal effort, your refinished surfaces will maintain their stunning look and performance for years to come.

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• Encountering a specific maintenance challenge? Our expert team has seen it all. Contact us for personalized advice to protect your investment.