Cleaning and maintenance advice

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The tips and tricks below will help keep your taps nice and shiny To keep the taps free of limescale, different cleaning methods apply for different finishes:

1. Minimum effort, maximum effect

Taps remain limescale-free for longer if they are dried with a soft cloth or towel after use Make this a habit after showering It’s a small task that has a big effect and avoids a ton of cleaning

2. Prevention is better than cure

Just like with a car, sharp objects can cause scratches on taps Taps are covered with a very high-quality finish, but just like with cars, this is vulnerable to scratching Prevent scratches by refraining from using scouring sponges or agents or microfiber cloths Also beware of scratches caused by jewellery

3. Remove limescale from your shower head nozzles

When streams of water no longer flow smoothly downwards from the shower head but instead in other directions, this means the nozzles are blocked with limescale It’s nothing serious, this limescale is easily removed by rubbing your hand over the nozzles

Follow the cleaning instructions below to prevent damage and issues, both when using and cleaning taps and showers. Damage caused by careless use or cleaning is not included in the terms of our warranty.

Plated: Chrome (CR) and Brushed nickel (GN)

Use the Hotbath sanitary cleaner for maintaining chrome or brushed nickel taps Always apply the Hotbath spray with a soft cloth or sponge, never spray directly onto the tap itself Allow the spray to work in for no longer than 1-2 minutes Rinse everything thoroughly after cleaning the taps, so that no sanitary cleaner remains on the product and wipe the taps dry after cleaning Hotbath gives a 5-year guarantee on chrome and brushed nickel when the Hotbath sanitary cleaner is used

Varnished: Matt black (BL) and Matt white (WH)

Taps in matt black and matt white have varnished fittings For this finish, use the Hotbath sanitary clear to keep the taps free of limescale To provide the taps with an extra layer of protection, wax can be applied Car wax prevents dirt and limescale from corroding the taps Dirt cannot cling to the surface so easily and there is less risk of damage to the finish

Living Colours: NB, BB, BC, AB en NI

All Hotbath Living Colours are finished without surface protection, which provides a beautiful and vibrant result This pure metal finish is coloured naturally through external influences Patina is a result of oxidation and is formed on the surface of the tap It is created through exposure to air and damp, for example, but also whenever the tap is touched by human hands The naturally formed patina on the various NB, BB, BC, and NI finishes can be polished using silver or copper polish, if necessary These finishes cannot be cleaned using a sanitary cleaning agent, but only with water and a soft cloth

Please note: The AB finish has an industrially-applied irreversibly-aged patina which cannot be polished AB can ONLY be cleaned using water and a soft cloth

Colour Plated: AI, RG en BK

Nobody wants to spend ages on their hands and knees cleaning off limescale build-up in the bathroom. Luckily, you won’t need to - follow our advice to keep your bathroom shiny and clean! The tips and tricks below will help keep your taps looking amazing. 2

Use the Hotbath sanitary cleaner for cleaning the taps in one of the colour-plated finishes Always apply the Hotbath spray with a soft cloth or sponge, never spray directly onto the tap itself Allow the spray to work in for no longer than 1-2 minutes Rinse everything thoroughly after cleaning the taps, so that no sanitary cleaner remains on the product and wipe the taps dry after cleaning Hotbath gives a 5-year guarantee on colour-plated finishes when the Hotbath sanitary cleaner is used

Please note: different cleaning instructions apply for the Rose gold finish To clean the Rose gold taps, use a gentle liquid soap and not the Hotbath sanitary cleaning agent

IX: Stainless Steel 316

The use of the Hotbath sanitary cleaner leaves an invisible protective layer which also prevents limescale build-up on the tap Hotbath advises against the use of stainless steel cleaning agents based on alcohol, chlorine, thinner and similar, as these could cause differences in colour on the surface The use of chlorine cleaning agents can cause surface corrosion (rust)

PVD: NBP, BBP, BCP, BGP en GNP

Taps in Cobber PVD can be maintained using Hotbath sanitary cleaner Always apply the Hotbath spray with a soft cloth or sponge, never spray directly onto the tap itself Allow the spray to work in for no longer than 1-2 minutes Rinse everything thoroughly after cleaning the taps, so that no sanitary cleaner remains on the product and wipe the taps dry after cleaning Hotbath gives a 10-year guarantee on polished brass PVD when the Hotbath sanitary cleaner is used.

Hotbath does not recommend:

• Using a cleaning agent that contains hydrochloric acid, vinegar or any other aggressive acid or chlorine;

• Using an (industrial) cleaning agent that contains phosphorus;

• Mixing different cleaning agents;

• Using aggressive cleaning agents, scouring sponges and microfiber cloths;

• Using agents that contain fluoride or hydrogen peroxide;

Skin and hair care products such as shampoo, colour rinses, shower gels and liquid soap can cause damage When such products are used, taps must be thoroughly rinsed with water afterwards Using a soft cloth on taps and showers after showering/bathing keeps the products free from limescale for longer

Important advice when using a water softener

When using a water softener, you must take into consideration the adjustment as per the advice from your supplier. Improperly installed water softeners can cause irreversible damage to metal surfaces that come into contact with drying shower or bath water. This damage is easily recognised by what is known as the pineapple effect on gloss finishes or irremovable stains on brushed finishes. Hotbath fittings corroded this way are not covered by any warranty.

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