By Kerry Hale

How to Clean Black Bathroom Fixtures

  • Friday 16 August 2024
  • 3 minute read

Black bathroom fixtures are a stylish addition to your space, whether you choose a matt or high-shine finish. However, they can be trickier to clean and maintain than chrome or brass fixtures. Explore our step-by-step cleaning guide and find answers to frequently asked questions, including how to prevent peeling paint and remove limescale from black taps.

A step-by-step guide to cleaning black bathrooms

Our guide to cleaning black bathrooms is here to help, outlining everything you need to know to keep your fixtures sparkling. Here’s what you’ll need before getting started:

  • A soft cloth or sponge

  • A microfibre cloth (to dry and polish the fixtures after cleaning)

  • Warm, soapy water

Then, follow these three simple steps for best results. 

1. Wipe fixtures with warm, soapy water

The best way to clean black bathroom fixtures, like black showers, is with household products – dish soap, warm water and a soft cloth or sponge. The gentle formula of dish soap won’t damage the finish of your black fixtures and does a great job of removing dirt and grime. Use a soft cloth to wipe down your fixtures with the soapy solution, including taps, showerheads and hoses. Then, rinse them with clean water to ensure no soapy residue is left, as this can cause staining on your fixtures.

2. Dry and polish

Once your taps, showerhead and hose are clean, use a dry microfibre cloth to remove any excess moisture. Not only will this polish black metal for a pristine finish, but it also prevents watermarks. This step is crucial if you live in an area with hard water, as limescale residue is more likely to appear on your bathroom fixtures.

3. Avoid harsh chemicals

If you have stubborn limescale marks on your fixtures, using more potent cleaning products may be tempting. However, this can damage the finish on black fixtures, so try to avoid them where possible. If staining or grime at the base of taps can’t be removed with soapy water, you can carefully apply a specialist cleaning product. We recommend using a cotton bud for a precise application. 

Check out more of our bathroom cleaning guides for more tips and tricks to ensure every part of your bathroom is squeaky clean: 

Questions about keeping black taps clean

Find answers to frequently asked questions about cleaning black taps, like why the paint may be flaking and how to remove limescale without damaging the finish.

Why is my black tap paint coming off?

Using cleaning products with harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, or scourers can damage the finish of your taps, causing black paint to peel or scratch. Black fixtures are often electroplated, which involves applying a thin coating or film to the metal, making it difficult to repair the damage. We recommend using the cleaning products outlined in this guide to prevent this.

How do you remove limescale from black taps?

Prevention is better than cure with limescale, so regular cleaning is the best way to stop limescale from building up on your taps and other black bathroom fixtures. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to clean taps, showerheads and hoses thoroughly without damaging the finish. If this hasn’t worked, our guide to cleaning and descaling a showerhead has more handy tips for removing limescale.

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