Delta®: Avoid abrasives and polishes, including bleach-based cleansers. Delta specifically states to avoid Scrubbing Bubbles, Lysol Basin Tub, Soft Scrub and Tile Cleaner (avoid on the brushed nickel – it probably works just fine on tile/tubs/sinks).
Avoid using the following which can damage your finish: Avoid industrial cleaners and abrasive cleaners, such as those used for toilet bowls, green Scotch-Brite heavy duty scrub sponges, Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner and Lysol Basin Tub, Soft Scrub, and Tile Cleaner.
Scrubbing Bubbles can cause discoloration to some plastics, so while it can be used on the exterior of the toilet and the seat, you're better off sticking with the Windex Multi Surface Cleaner for those parts.
Since these usually has water deposits, softer cleaners like Bon-Ami, Barkeeper's Friend, Zud or Soft Scrub might be good. Again – beware of anything that is made for harder substances like tile or flooring. #4 – Do not use scratch-pad sponges like Brillo or steel wool.
Directions for Cleaning Brushed Nickel Faucets:
Add 1 oz. of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner to 1 cup of water in an empty spray bottle. Apply. Spray the solution onto the brushed nickel surface and let it sit for a minute or so.
You only need a soft cloth to clean brushed nickel. It's easier to keep clean because you can't see smudges and fingerprints as brushed nickel hides smudges.
The automatic shower cleaner was likely discontinued because of manufacturing defects. Unfortunately, it's a real challenge to create a cleaning product that sits in the shower, holds and sprays liquid, and that is waterproof to protect its electronics and battery. There's just too much humidity in a typical bathroom.
About Scrubbing Bubbles® Disinfectant Bathroom Grime Fighter
- Removes surface dirt and restores shine. Surfaces: Tubs, shower walls, vinyl shower curtains, shower doors, sinks, countertops and vanity tops. Cleans glazed ceramic tile, stainless steel, chrome fixtures, fiberglass, vinyl and glazed porcelain surfaces.
Walk away - do not scub, rinse or wipe off. Run the shower before entering to rinse the shower and bath floor. Always stand on a nonslip surface when in shower or bath.
Don't use abrasive, alcohol-based, acid or solvent-based cleaners on brushed nickel. These cleaners can damage the finish. Although vinegar does contain acid, you can dilute it for use on stubborn mineral deposits if other methods haven't worked. Do this carefully and by testing an inconspicuous area first.
Bleach-based cleaners or other products that claim to "remove rust or tarnish" can be detrimental to the surface of the nickel, as they likely contain hydrofluoric, hydrochloric and/or phosphoric acids.
The main difference between brushed nickel and satin nickel is the apperance. Brushed nickel has a matte, dull appearance compared to satin nickel. Comparatively, satin nickel has a glossier, more lustrous finish that gives it a brighter and more modern appearance.
Is the CLR product nickel safe? We do not recommend that CLR products be used on any metals except for chrome or stainless steel. Any 'polished' finish usually has a coating and most nickel materials are combination metals (containing zinc) and CLR products could compromise the finish.
Both finishes have positive and negative aspects, so it isn't always easy to choose which will serve your home and family best over the long term. Brushed nickel is extremely durable and tends to keep its finish longer than chrome. It doesn't show fingerprints or water spots and is easy to clean.
Scrubbing Bubbles® Extra Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner changes from green to blue as it powers through stains. Apply it on the toilet and, after 15 minutes, just scrub the bowl, then flush to rinse.
Scrubbing Bubbles® Bathroom Cleaner Mildew Stain Remover with Bleach puts the stain-fighting power of bleach in a deep-penetrating foam to cling to bathroom surfaces, wipe out soap scum and send mould and mildew stains running for the drain.
Scrubbing Bubbles
The cleaner comes in either an aerosol can or pump-style spray bottle. Spray your glass door with the cleaner and let it foam up. Wait a few minutes and then rinse it off completely. For the heaviest soap or mineral build-up, you will have to do some manual scrubbing, too.
Do not mix cleaning compounds. Certain combinations of chemicals produce poison gases. Here are some: Bleach and Ammonia = Toxic Chloramine Vapor.
It contains water and these cleaning agents: 1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy-propan-2-ol, which helps to remove soap scum; 1-propoxypropan-2-yloxy-propan-2-ol, another agent to help remove soap scum; ethoxylated alcohol to help remove dirt and deposits; and lactic acid to remove hard-water deposits.
For that, there's nothing better than Scrubbing Bubbles® Bubbly Bleach Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaner. Don't let the fresh scent fool ya! This powerful bleach foam cleans like no other. Even has an extended-reach neck to get those hard-to-reach spots – like under the rim – for full toilet bowl freshness!
The main disadvantage of brushed nickel is that it is difficult to match to other fixtures. Because the process of making brushed nickel involves etching it with a wire brush, you may not be able to find the exact same finish in all of your finishing touches for your bathroom.
Does this mean brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze are out of style? Nope. And in even better news, there's no need to replace all the metals in your kitchen all at once anymore. Because mixed metals in the kitchen create a curated look in the kitchen that is so 2023.
Spray a soft cloth with a mixture consisting of equal parts water and vinegar. Use the cloth to scrub away heavy water stains on the nickel finish, or to remove built up dirt.