shower tray problem

tissy

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Can anyone explain why my shower is starting to discolour my wife keeps it immaculately clean and always dries it after she has washed it. Its less than 3 years old, Any ideas?
 
I dont know why this happens, we have the same problem with the washbasin in our van, it drives me nuts, I have tried everything, including lemon,toothpaste, vinegar, nothing will shift it.
 
Permanent Shower tray discolouration is usually due to the chemicals in the water eg salts, or if you have a water softner fitted, this can cause a problem. You can keep it as clean and dry as you like after using but if something reacts with the plastic and you are unlucky there could be a problem. It may even be down to the shower gels or cleaning agents you use. Try changing them.
 
Are you using a bleach or ammonia based cleaner on it? These types of cleaners also cause the insides of fridges to discolour if used regularly.

I would try a plastic bodywork type cleaner on it as they don't use caustic agents in them.

The problem is that once it starts to discolour there is no way that I know of to restore them apart from replacement.
 
Yes i think that may be the cause the cleaners she uses does contain bleach,
Nobody tells you this or puts a warning notice on the plastics. These cleaners are common everyday cleaners
Thanks for your help
 
If you have a skylight vent it may also be some UV damage to the plastic. I doubt that showers/washbasins are made of UV stabilised plastics anyway.
 
Your Shower Tray Problem

Go to a chandler and ask for Y10 paste. Paint it on and leave for 10 minutes and your plastics should come back as new. This is what boat owners use to clean their GRP hulls from water growth and discolouration.
 
My money is on the UV discolouring it as they are made from cheap vaccume formed plastic, not well known for keeping the colour or strength.
I have seen these painted just be fore a sale to tart them up, my mate once painted the inside of a manky old fridge as the plastic had discoulored.
 
I don't know why it stains but if can get hold of a can of the stuff your double glazing company uses to clean up UPVC, it cleans up most plastics a treat.
 
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