Use and Care Guide

SHOWER ENCLOSURES
Care and Cleaning of Your ASD Bath Enclosure
The simplest and preferred method of cleaning your unit is by washing it with
clean water and drying with a soft cloth. If soil is still present after drying a non-
abrasive cleaner with a pH of seven to eight may be used. Comet Bathroom
Cleaner has been tested and is recommended by the Bath Enclosure
Manufactures Association (BEMA). Do not use scouring pads, sharp instruments,
or acid-based cleaners to clean the unit. Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the labels of household cleaning products. To protect the finish of
you bath enclosure you should only use products recommended for glass and
anodized aluminum surfaces by the manufacturer of the cleaning product. If in
doubt contact the manufacturer of the cleaning product. Use of harsh cleaners or
detergents not specifically recommended for use on anodized metal or glass
surfaces may damage your unit.
In some geographic locations extremely high mineral content or other foreign
compounds in regular tap water causing excessive acidity or alkalinity can
damage or discolor glass and anodized aluminum surfaces with repeated
exposure. Etching of glass surfaces by chemical agents is irreversible and
appears as a light gray or whitish stain on the glass that is rough to the touch and
can not be removed. This is the same effect seen on the glass tumbler washed
repeatedly in a dishwasher using strong dishwashing detergent. Spotting is
normally the result of mineral buildup on the glass or metal. The anodic coating
of aluminum is one of the hardest substances known and is chemically inert to
most compounds; however it will be damaged by strong acidic or alkaline
solutions. Any chemical that can remove mineral buildup on the surface of
aluminum can damage the anodic coating. This will dull or discolor the finish and,
on gold units, ultimately cause the color to fade. The most reliable preventative
measure to preserve the quality of your bath enclosure unit is to wipe the
surfaces day with a soft cloth after each use.
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ASD Shower Enclosures A-2