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These are the most hygienic materials

Bathrooms are subject to intensive use and very high humidity conditions. As a result, they are particularly susceptible to the growth of bacteria and fungi that are harmful to health. Thorough cleaning and disinfection is important. But a good choice of materials also helps. Which ones are the most hygienic? We tell you all about it!

 

     1. Stainless steel

It is a very versatile material, resistant and prevents bacteria and other harmful microorganisms from reproducing. In addition, it is very easy to clean and withstands chemical products.

And in the bathroom it is a good material for all kinds of accessories, as well as, taps, showers, profiles of screens or decorative elements, among other elements.

 

     2. Ceramic

The most traditional, although improved, is also safe when it comes to hygiene. This is the case of ceramic, which is waterproof and very easy to clean. However, technological advances have also made it possible to develop ceramics with antibacterial and fungicidal properties, without affecting either the design or the finish.

As a result, it is now easy to cover walls and floors in the bathroom in style and to equip them with sanitary ware whose characteristics allow for much more than just thorough cleaning. The special treatment of this new generation of ceramics prevents the proliferation of pathogens.

 

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     3. Silestone

This mixture of quartz and resin is common in worktops, but in the bathroom it can be used in other elements, such as shower trays. It is an impermeable material, highly resistant to humidity. This zero porosity also prevents the creation of ideal conditions on its surface for the accumulation of dirt and, with it, the development of microorganisms.

More advantages: very easy to clean and an infinite number of finishes, so it is very easy to introduce it into any style we want to give to our bathroom.

 

     4. Solid surface

This is one of those new materials that are gradually becoming more and more popular in bathrooms. It attracts attention because it allows us to create very attractive sinuous shapes on worktops and washbasins. And when it comes to hygiene, it also has many advantages, not least because it is completely waterproof.

With this mineral and resin-based composite, elements are designed in one piece, without any joints. This means that there is no gap through which moisture or dirt can penetrate, preventing the colonisation of pathogens and making cleaning much easier.

 

     5. Microcement

También gana fuerza en baños, tanto en mobiliario como en revestimientos. Comparte características con alguno de los materiales higiénicos ya mencionados, sobre todo porque al tratarse de una superficie no porosa, impide que se acumule esa humedad que necesitan los agentes patógenos para vivir y proliferar. 

 

Other materials could be added to these, such as glass in partitions or even stone, as long as the surface is properly waterproofed and the joints are well sealed. When making a choice, it is important to look not only at the specific material, but also at the specific treatments that have been applied. With this, and a minimum of cleaning effort, the hygiene of our bathroom will be guaranteed.

 

Source: Habitissimo

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