How to choose a bathroom cabinet?
1. Environmental protection should not be forgotten
The bathroom space is limited, the air is not easy to circulate, and a warm and humid environment is more likely to breed bacteria. Environmental protection performance is also an important issue that needs to be considered when choosing a bathroom cabinet.
The fiberboard has the characteristics of low moisture absorption, water absorption properties and thickness expansion, and is often used as the substrate for bathroom cabinets. However, the adhesive added to the medium fiber board during the production process will slowly release harmful substances. Consumers should open the cabinet door or drawer when purchasing to see if there is a irritating odor.
PVC is a type of plastic. It has bright color, corrosion resistance, lightweight and durable material. It is a relatively popular and widely used synthetic material today. PVC bathroom cabinets are very attractive to consumers because of their moisture-proof and cheap characteristics. However, it should be noted that since PVC adds auxiliary materials such as plasticizers and anti-aging agents to enhance their heat resistance and toughness during the manufacturing process, the environmental protection performance is poor and should be carefully considered when choosing.
2. Moisture prevention is very important
The humidity of the bathroom is much greater than that of other spaces in the living room, especially when the bathroom is connected to the bathroom, the bathroom cabinet will inevitably face the test of fog steaming and water bubbles. Unlike bathroom racks, bathroom cabinets are relatively closed spaces. If they have poor moisture resistance, they can easily cause mold and breed bacteria. Therefore, moisture-proof is the first condition for choosing a bathroom cabinet.
The materials of bathroom cabinets on the market are mainly stone, glass, metal, ceramic, solid wood, boards and PVC. In terms of moisture-proof performance, solid wood and boards are poorly moisture-proof. Oak in solid wood has the characteristics of dense moisture-proof and is an ideal material for manufacturing bathroom cabinets, but it mainly relies on imports and has a higher price. The moisture-proof effect of solid wood, board and other substrates of other materials is also good after being treated with paint, dipping and other processes, but the moisture-proof ability of the board may decrease in the long-term moisture-proof environment. It should be noted that the original appearance of the board after treatment is difficult to distinguish, and sometimes it is sold as solid wood products. Consumers should remind merchants to provide materials that can prove their material to avoid being deceived.
In addition to the substrate, the metal parts of the bathroom cabinet also have to withstand the test of moisture. Only when choosing moisture-proof surface galvanized metal or aluminum products for bathroom cabinets can the overall moisture-proof performance be guaranteed.
3. The wall-mounted cabinet has a simple appearance and is characterized by modern home furnishings. Because it does not come into contact with the ground, it has good moisture resistance, but the load bearing is greatly reduced. In addition, due to the limitation of self-weight, the wall-mounted bathroom cabinet must be fixed to the load-bearing wall.
Cleaning of bathroom cabinets
1. Use a duster to remove dust.
2. Wipe with a dry cloth, use a velvet cloth, and try not to use towels.
3. Do not rinse the bathroom cabinet with water. Usually, wipe it gently with a slightly damp cloth to avoid corrosion caused by water. It is best to use neutral detergents for maintenance, and toothpaste that is readily available in the bathroom is also a good stain removal product. Maintenance of bathroom cabinets: 1. When installing the cabinet feet, try to lean against the outer panels to balance the stress of the cabinet body.
2. Check whether the cabinet is straight during installation. If not straightened, the cabinet body is subjected to uneven force and the lines are distorted, which not only affects the beauty but also affects the service life.
3. The cabinet should be kept dry and extended. Avoid water dripping. If there are water droplets, wipe it dry with a cloth in time.
4. Use a soft cloth when cleaning, and avoid scrubbing with metal wire, cleaning cloth or strong chemicals.
5. Prevent hard objects from collisions and abrasions.
6. Scalding marks: There are white scalding marks left on the bathroom cabinet. Yinjing Bathroom tells the editor that you should usually wipe it with a cloth wet with alcohol, floral water, and kerosene.
7. Water stain marks: Use a wet cloth to cover the marks on the bathroom cabinet, and use an iron to carefully press the wet cloth, and the marks will disappear.
8. Crack: The paint surface of the bathroom cabinet is scratched, and the wood is not touched by the paint. You can use crayons or pigments of the same color as the cabinet to cover the exposed base color to the surface, and then apply a thin layer of transparent nail polish.
9. Remove white marks: apply a mixture of soot and lemon juice with a cloth dipped in it.
10. Wax regularly: every 6 to 12 months, use paste wax to apply a layer of wax on the bathroom cabinet, including the cabinet body, hardware handle, towel rod and bracket part.