By its very nature ceramic is a long-lasting, hygienic material, ideally suited for the production of sanitary ware. Thanks to the crystallisation and enamelling process, in fact, it does not absorb bad odours and is not damaged by leach-based and descaling detergents.
Ceramic sanitary ware is made of either Vitreous China or Fine Fireclay, two highly resistant materials that undergo the same production process.
Cleaning tips
Though it is a very hard material, there are a few dos and don’ts to be aware of when cleaning ceramic ware:
– Do not use abrasive sponges
– To avoid lime stains, it is advisable to dry the surfaces with a microfiber cloth
– Do not use alcohol-based or highly acidic/alkaline abrasive detergents, nitrous solvents or acetone
– Always comply with the detergent application time specified on the packaging, do not mix different detergents
How should you clean ceramic sanitary ware then? To keep the ceramic clean and unaltered, all you have to do is clean it with water and a detergent in gel, cream or spray form, using a soft sponge. But what about cleaning old sanitary ware and removing lime stains? The best solution is to use pads with natural products, such as white vinegar or white vinegar based products.
Different is the procedure recommended for toilet bowl covers, which, being made of a different material, other than ceramic, are more delicate. Both the lid and the seat must always be lifted when pouring detergent into the toilet bowl to avoid the risk of the ceramic surface being damaged by the fumes.
Cleaning matt finished sanitary ware
People tend to think that matt finished sanitary ware requires special care or specified products, but in actual fact the procedure to be followed for matt ceramic is the same as for glossy ceramic. The widespread use of matt ceramic has raised many questions on how to clean it, while in actual fact the parts that need extra care when cleaning the toilet bowl, the bidet, the washbasin and the bathtub are the chromed parts. The same maintenance and cleaning rules apply irrespective of the finish – white or coloured, matt or glossy – of the ceramic surface.
Sanitary ware maintenance
The maintenance of the ceramic surfaces of sanitary ware poses an interesting problem in the case of scratches, chips or cracks. In general, there is no way to repair the ceramic of the toilet bowl, and there are no certified repair kits. Once the ceramic surface has been damaged, the only solution is to replace the part affected: we recommend replacing the product right away, especially if you see any structural cracks.
For scratches in the ceramic, instead, there is a slight possibility of repair. If the scratches in the sanitary ware are superficial, and as long as the ceramic is not metalized or coloured, you can try to fix the problem. However, it is always advisable to contact the manufacturer first, to assess the severity of the damage and, if possible, understand how to proceed.
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