Keeping hotel bathtubs clean can be a chore in itself, especially if you run a high-occupancy hotel. Rust is one of those things that can quickly become a problem in the tub and develop into a frustrating issue that you can’t seem to resolve. 

Rust is unsightly, but, more importantly, it presents a health concern to your guests and can leave them second-guessing how seriously your hotel takes their satisfaction. 

While rust may seem impossible to remove, it can be removed, but it is not easy to do. In situations where rust is extensive, bathtub reglazing is the best solution to not only remove it but to do so in the most cost-efficient manner possible. 

How Hotel Bathtubs Develop Rust 

If you have been alerted to rust in your hotel bathtubs, you may be wondering how it got there. Do you have a serious structural issue on your hands? Is it just a fluke?

Rust develops for a number of reasons including: 

• Poor Maintenance – Tubs that are not properly maintained or cleaned will only cause the rust problem to get worse.

• Water Quality – When water contains too much iron, it leads to rust building up over time and this can lead to rust stains in the tub, especially near the faucet and drain.

• Old Age – Tubs that have sustained a lot of wear and tear and tubs that are older are both susceptible to rust as the original tub’s coating has worn down. 

Bathtub Reglazing Can Remove Rust From Your Hotel Tubs 

When a bathtub is reglazed, it goes through a process that involves cleaning the tub first, making repairs to it, sanding it down, and then applying a new finish to it. Reglazing can transform the look of your tub resulting in a tub that looks brand new. 

One of the benefits of bathtub reglazing is that it can remove rust from your bathtub. Depending on the type of rust the tub has will depend on the amount of repair needed. 

Surface Rust 

Tubs can have surface rust, which is rust that occurs only on the surface and it has not caused any type of significant damage to the porcelain or metal. Reglazing services will cover up and seal the rusted areas on the tub to create a smooth surface and stop the rust from further corroding your bathtub. 

Rust Staining 

Rust stains develop due to iron in the water. When the water is allowed to pool, it can stain the tub’s surface, especially around the faucet area and the drain. Bathtub reglazing will cover up the rusting stains and provide a barrier that the rust will not bleed through. 

Rust Removal for Hote Bathtubs 

Effectively removing rust from your hotel bathtubs is a multi-step process and approach. You will need to make sure you are proactive in preventing it from occurring again. 

If your tub has rust, you will need to have a professional inspect it to see just how severe the rust damage is. Reglazing can fix some structural damage from rust. 

If rusting in the tub is due to the quality of the hotel’s water, it is important to make sure that you address this issue. Failing to address the issue will only lead to new rust stains and issues. 

Shiny Surface Restoration Can Remove Rust from Your Hotel Bathtubs 

Bathtub reglazing is effective at removing rust stains from your hotel bathtubs and correcting any damage caused by the rust. The expert refinishers here at Shiny Surface Restoration have many years of experience restoring hotel tubs to their former glory. Give our team a call today!