Simple Checklist for Bathtub Cleaning

To enjoy a relaxing bath after a tiring day, the bathtub needs to be clean. By regularly cleaning it, you can avoid them getting too dirty to take a bath. Then the cleaning will be a short and easy task. There are a few types of bathtubs and they require different cleaning methods. We will provide you with tips to clean bathtubs of different materials. To achieve better results, do the cleaning that is required by the specific material. The material can be acrylic, fibreglass, enamel, or porcelain.

Cleaning Checklist for Each Bathtub Type

Porcelain Tubs

Cleaning a porcelain enamel tub should be the same way you clean a mirror or a window

• Don’t use harsh or acidic cleaners
• Do not use cleaners containing dyes
• Clean or remove rust or hard water stand as soon as possible
• Clean after each using a soft rag to rub and dry the tub
• Do not use scouring powder, abrasive cleaners, or steel wool
• Do not use chlorine bleach-based cleaner
• Clean the tub weekly
• Make a mixture of a few tablespoons of dish soap with a gallon of hot water
• Wipe down the tub with a soft sponge
• Thoroughly rinse the cleaner off with fresh water
• Wipe the surface again with a dry soft cloth

Acrylic Tubs

Unique tub shapes can be created using acrylic material, so these tubs are becoming popular

• Fill the tub with hot water and vinegar
• Let it sit for 15 minutes
• Drain the tub
• Sprinkle baking soda in the tub while it’s still wet
• Let it sit in the tub for a few minutes
• Scrub the acrylic tub using a soft cloth
• Avoid rough scrubbing
• Use a toothbrush to scrub corners and edges
• Treat any stains with lemon juice
• Rinse the tub

Cultured Marble Tubs

It is made from marble dust and resin. It is a hard polymer and is not as porous as the natural stone marble

• Use an alkaline cleaner approved for bathtub cleaning
• After cleaning, wipe the area with a soft rug
• Clean the bathtub weekly

Fibreglass Tubs

This is an inexpensive alternative material used to make durable bathtubs. And cleaning them is fairly easy.

• Mix vinegar and baking soda with water
• Apply it to any stains or water spots in the tub
• Allow the paste to sit there for sometime
• Scrub it with a sponge
• Rinse the tub and dry it