Product Care

Browse through our product care articles to maintain and care for your shower grates and drains.

Read through our quick and easy cleaning tips for our stainless steel and brass grates and drains. Maintaining the grates and drains to their original quality is straightforward and requires minimal effort.


CLEANING GUIDES AND TIPS:

• Avoid using harsh cleaning chemicals, abrasive wipes, and sponges.
• Weekly cleaning using soapy water and a soft microfiber cloth.
• Rinse and thoroughly dry the shower grate before reinstalling it in the channel.
• The ABS plastic channel should also be cleaned using mild soapy water.
• Weekly cleaning to ensure continuous water flow.
• Follow our cleaning advice for stainless steel and brass; they will differ.
Burshed Brass showr grate in bathroom

Strip Drain Cleaning Guide

VL Range Cleaning Guide

To maintain their appearance, the shower grates should be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth at least once a week. Remove the grate once a week for a thorough clean.

The ABS plastic channel is easy to clean with mild soapy water due to its non-porous and stain-resistant nature. This means it does not require harsh scrubbing materials or brushes and does not absorb moisture, oils, or bacteria. We suggest thoroughly cleaning the channel once a week to maintain uninterrupted water flow.

The removal grate should be cleaned weekly with mild soapy water and a soft microfiber cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before returning it to the channel.

Avoid harsh chemicals, which can alter the colour and damage the channel, and abrasive wipes and sponges, which can scratch the finish on the shower grate.

  • Cleaning Organic Brushed Brass
  • Cleaning Brushed Stainless Steel 
  • Cleaning Chrome Plate Brass & Matte Black
  • Cleaning Electroplated Brass – Iron Bronze

 

Shower Grates Cleaning Guide

Clean and Care for Organic Brushed Brass shower grates

Our Organic Brushed Brass shower grate is a raw material kept in its natural, uncoated state. Due to its organic nature, the brushed brass will develop a unique patina over time. To maintain the golden appearance, regular cleaning is recommended.

To best maintain the shower grate, regularly clean it with mild soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth weekly, ensuring the grate is completely dry before returning it to the channel. Microfibre cloths are effective at lifting and removing dust and grime without scratching the surface. Avoid using harsh chemicals, including acidic, caustic, or abrasive cleaners ( we only recommend Brasso or a gentle abrasive cleaner if you prefer the shower grate to retain the golden shine). Avoid using brushes, scrubbing sponges, Scotch-Brite, steel wool, or abrasive sponges, as this can damage the surface of the grate.

Regular wiping away traces of soap and stains with a dry cloth will help prevent watermarks from appearing.

If the designed finish is the golden shine, this can be restored with a gentle abrasive cleaner like Brasso. Before using any store-bought or natural brass cleaning product, we recommend testing it on a small section of the shower grate to ensure compatibility.

We recommend removing the shower grate before cleaning the shower area with cleaning agents to prevent any overspray or dripping.

Organic Brushed BrassAged Brass

 

Clean and care guide for Stainless Steel shower grates

Our stainless steel shower grates are crafted from 306 brushed stainless steel. The 306 stainless steel performs exceptionally well in humid environments and is renowned for its superior corrosion resistance.

We select this particular grade of stainless steel for its exceptional durability and strength. We designed a shower grate to be a one-off investment and to last for the life of your bathroom.

To best maintain the shower grate, clean it regularly with mild, soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth, ensuring it is completely dry before returning it to the channel. Microfibre cloths are effective at lifting and removing dust and grime without scratching the surface. Avoid using harsh chemicals, including acidic, caustic, or abrasive cleaners.  Avoid using brushes, scrubbing sponges, Scotch-Brite, steel wool, or abrasive sponges, as this can damage the surface of the grate and cause corrosion.

Stainless steel is much more resistant to rust or staining, but tea staining can still occur. Tea staining appears as a discolouration spot on the stainless steel; if this happens, a domestic stainless steel cleaner is usually enough to remove the stains. We recommend testing the product on a small section of the shower grate first to make sure it’s compatible.

We would recommend that you remove the shower grate before cleaning the shower area with cleaning agents to prevent overspray or dripping.

Clean and care guide for Chrome Plated Brass shower grates

Chrome plated  – Chrome plated, Matte black, and Chrome plated brass

Our chrome-plated brass shower grates feature the most durable finish. We recommend using the same cleaning process as for our electroplated shower grates.

To best maintain the chrome-plated shower grates, clean them with warm, soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth. Microfibre cloths effectively lift and remove dust and grime without scratching the surface. Avoid harsh chemicals, including acidic, caustic, or abrasive cleaners. Do not use scouring pads, Scotch-Brite, steel wool, or abrasive sponges and brushes, as they may damage the plating. We recommend rinsing thoroughly once a week to wash away soap residue. Allow the shower grate to dry completely and wipe it with a microfibre cloth to prevent water spots and streaks.

We suggest removing the shower grate before cleaning the shower area with cleaning agents to prevent overspray or dripping.

Matte Black Shower DrainChrome Plated Shower drain

Clean and care guide for Electroplated shower Grates

Electroplate Plated – Iron Bronze

Electroplating is a process of coating the shower grate to produce an Iron Bronze finish with a liquid metal layer. This creates a durable coating that is commonly used in the industry.

To best maintain the electroplated shower grates in good condition, clean them using soap and water with a soft microfibre cloth. Microfibre cloths are effective at lifting and removing dust and grime without scratching the surface. Avoid harsh chemicals, including acidic, caustic, or abrasive cleaners. Refrain from using scouring pads, Scotch-Brite, steel wool, or abrasive sponges and brushes, as they may damage the plating. We suggest rinsing thoroughly once a week to remove soap residue. Allow the shower grate to dry completely with a microfibre cloth to prevent water spots and streaks.

We recommend removing the shower grate before cleaning the shower area with cleaning agents to prevent overspray or dripping.

Iron Bronze Shower GrateIron Bronze Grate

Strip Drain Cleaning Guide

Tile Insert – Spillway Cleaning Guide

To maintain their appearance, the shower grates should be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth at least once a week. Remove the grate once a week for a thorough clean.

The ABS plastic channel is easy to clean with mild soapy water due to its non-porous and stain-resistant nature. This means it does not require harsh scrubbing materials or brushes, and it does not absorb moisture, oils, or bacteria. We suggest a thorough clean of the channel once a week to maintain uninterrupted water flow.

The removal grate corresponding to your tile choice should be cleaned according to the tile guidelines. We recommend cleaning it using warm, soapy water in the same way as the ABS plastic channel.

Avoid harsh chemicals, which can alter the colour and damage the channel, and abrasive wipes and sponges, which can scratch the finish on the shower grate.

 

Strip Drain Cleaning Guide

Tile Gap – Blade Cleaning Guide

Our tile gap blade has an anodized finish. To maintain their appearance, the shower grates should be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a microfibre cloth at least once a week. Microfibre cloths are effective at lifting and removing dust and grime without scratching the surface.

Use the brush included in the Strip Grate kit to remove the blade. The hook on the cleaning brush makes it easy to access and remove the blade for a thorough clean. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before returning it to the channel.

The ABS plastic channel is simple to clean with mild soapy water because it is non-porous and stain-resistant. This means it doesn’t need harsh scrubbing tools or brushes and won’t absorb moisture, oils, or bacteria. We recommend cleaning the channel thoroughly once a week to keep water flowing smoothly.

The brush included with the kit helps to loosen any soap scrum that is not accessible in the channel. Finish off by rinsing with warm water to flush away any loose soap scum, and then return the blade to the channel.

Avoid harsh chemicals, which can alter the colour and damage the channel, and abrasive wipes and sponges, which can scratch the finish on the shower blade.

 

 

Strip Drain Cleaning Guide

The Standard – Shower Grate Cleaning Guide

To maintain their appearance, the shower grates should be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth at least once a week. Remove the blade with the hook on the cleaning brush weekly for a thorough clean.

The ABS plastic channel is easy to clean with mild soapy water due to its non-porous and stain-resistant nature. This means it does not require harsh scrubbing materials or brushes and does not absorb moisture, oils, or bacteria. We suggest thoroughly cleaning the channel once a week to maintain uninterrupted water flow.

The removal grate should be cleaned weekly with mild soapy water and a soft microfiber cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before returning it to the channel.

Avoid harsh chemicals, which can alter the colour and damage the channel, and abrasive wipes and sponges, which can scratch the finish on the shower grate.

  • Cleaning Organic Brushed Brass
  • Cleaning Brushed Stainless Steel 
  • Cleaning Chrome Plate Brass & Matte Black
  • Cleaning Electroplated Brass – Iron Bronze

Follow the care instructions for the type of shower grate purchased under VL shower grates.