How Best to Clean a Bathtub: A Guide to Bathtub Cleaning
A Clean Bathtub Means Peace of Mind
Everyone loves relaxing in a nice warm bath at the end of a long day, right? Whether you’re a busy working mom, stay-at-home-mom, football player, squash player or avid gamer, Psychology Today (How a Warm Bath Can Help You Sleep Tonight | Psychology Today) states that a warm bath at the end of the day can help you sleep better at night! But soap scum and grime can really keep you up at night, so let’s discuss the best ways to clean a bathtub!
Best Methods for Bathtub Cleaning
When considering the best methods for bathtub cleaning, several factors should be considered. Like with any cleaning project, the material you're trying to clean and the types of cleaners available are the two biggest consideration. With bathtubs, it's not any difference. Tub type and your preferred cleaners dictate best methods for getting that tub sparkling clean.
Tub Type Matters
There are two common types of tubs in most homes: acrylic and fiberglass. Depending on what material your tub is composed of, you want to make sure your chemicals and cleaning tools aren’t too abrasive because you don’t want your tub to get scratched from sponges or harsh cleaning products. While acrylic is considered more resilient than fiberglass, you want to keep in mind that both can be scratched and damaged. You also don't want harsh chemical residue in your tub where it can mix with your bath water and be absorbed through your skin. That's why we use milder solutions that work to protect your tub type and health while still getting the job done.
If you're considering a chemical other than what we recommend, be sure to familiarize yourself with your tub type. Do extensive research and verify your desired chemical mix or cleaning device is suitable for your type of tub.
Dawn & Vinegar
House Digest (8 Easiest Ways To Clean Your Bathtub (housedigest.com)) reports that Dawn dish soap and vinegar are the “holy grail” of bathtub cleaning. Vinegar and Dawn both (Homepage (dawn-dish.com) possess grease and stain fighting properties to cut through soap scum and grime- you know that grime that clings and forms that lovely ring around our tubs from the kids, dogs or husband!? …Oh yeah, we are all too familiar with that ring; Dawn and vinegar can cut through this easily and with minor scrubbing needed on your part. Simply squirt the dish soap directly into the tub, add as much vinegar that is needed to form a sort of paste with the vinegar and dish soap. Next step to clean your bathtub, is taking a clean washcloth or microfiber cloth and wiping in circular motions as needed to remove soap scum. Rinse with hot water.
Another very easy way to clean your bathtub is simply filling your bathtub with hot water and about 16-32 ounces of vinegar (dependent on tub size) and simply letting it soak for 20-30 minutes. If the vinegar smell isn’t your favorite, go ahead and add 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oils to mitigate that smell. Once it’s soaked for 20-30 minutes, wipe with a clean microfiber cloth or washcloth in circular motions, and just rinse with hot water.
Baking Soda
Baking soda (ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda Products (armandhammer.com)) is also a wonderful staple to have on hand, it is nontoxic so no need to worry about babies or family members with sensitive skin! To get your bathtub super clean, sprinkle Baking Soda directly in tub. Add some warm water, but not too much, just enough to create a paste with the baking soda. Take a sponge, washcloth or microfiber cloth and scrub in circular motions all around your bathtub. Rinse with hot water! If you happen to have some vinegar lying around and want to deodorize your drain, pour1 cup of Baking Soda followed by 1 cup of vinegar. It will bubble and foam and that’s when the magic is happening!
Scrubbing Bubbles
Now, if you’re thinking 'look, just give me a simple cleaner I can buy at the store', then Scrubbing Bubbles (Scrubbing Bubbles® Products & Cleaning Tips) is for you! With their motto, “Let us do the work so you don’t have to” is self-explanatory! Spray solution all over tub and let the solution foam and soak for up to 10 minutes, just wipe away with a clean washcloth, sponge or microfiber cloth and rinse with hot water!
Next step is to TAKE THAT BATH! Enjoy your sparkling clean tub, and hopefully sleep better at night knowing soap scum has been defeated…at least until next week.
The Key to It All
When it comes to best methods for keeping your bathtub clean, the real trick is consistency. Not allowing the soap scum and grime to build up by regularly cleaning it is much more effective than trying to tackle it later. Regular cleans with mild solutions will keep your tub safe, clean, and ready for use.
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