Maintenance; Routine Maintenance; Special Maintenance - Ideal-Standard HYGIENE PLUS Manual For Use And Installation

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Lime and overly aggressive detergents may over time
make the surfaces of the tub opaque, but with simple
polishing it is possible to restore the original brilliance
of the material:
- Put some automobile polishing compound on a
soft cloth.
- Rub the surface with a circular movement, press-
ing fairly hard.
- Complete the operation by wiping with a clean
cloth.
- Never use powder detergents.
Liquid detergents may be used if they are free of
alcoholic substances.
- Never use products such as ammonia, acetone,
alcohol and the like because they may perma-
nently damage the tub.
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SPECIAL MAINTENANCE

Scratches, deep cuts and even surface cigarette
burns can be removed, thus restoring the original
appearance of the tub, by performing the following
actions.
Damage must be evaluated for its severity and repairs
must be carried out in steps:
I. If the scratch or the damage is particularly deep
(<0.5mm) start by dry sanding the zone
(work on an area which is bigger than the dam-
aged area to avoid creating depressions), using
400 sandpaper wrapped around a small polysty-
rene block and using circular movements.
II. For less serious damage, the dry repairs can be
started using 600/800 sandpaper.
• In both cases, the work must be finished by sand-
ing in a circular movement, using 1000 sandpaper
dampened with water.
• Polish the area with cotton and automobile polish-
ing compound, using slight pressure.
This work must be performed delicately and gradu-
ally so as not to remove too much material from the
thickness of the tub, thus causing damage.
Note: all of the previously mentioned mainte-
nance is to be considered as valid only for surfaces
which were originally glossy.
For opaque surfaces, evaluate the type of inter-
vention based on the severity of the damage.
You can contact one of our service centres to
purchase a series of products which are suit-
able for the cleaning and
whirlpool tub
maintenance of your
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