On average, we clean our bathrooms up to seven times a month. But are you doing a good enough job when you scrub your tub?
We lose six hours a month cleaning our homes. You can get a little bit of that time back by learning how to clean efficiently and then keeping the area clean.
Get back some of your free time and enjoy a sparkling clean home by leanring how to do it the right way. We’re going to teach you how to clean a bathtub and keep it that way all month long.
Figure Out Your Tub Type
Scrubbing your tub is on your household chores to-do list. Before you break out the cleaning products, figure out the type of tub you’ve got in order to clean it right.
The three most common tub types are acrylic, porcelain enamel, and fiberglass. Each has pros and cons.
Fiberglass and acrylic both can be scratched but are otherwise stain resistant. Porcelain can’t be bleached and any chips in the enamel can lead to rusting later.
Try Going All-Natural
To be on the safe side, use an all-natural tub cleaner. You can make it with hot water, baking soda, and dish soap.
Pour hot water all over your tub and then sprinkle each surface with baking soda. Add two tablespoons of dish soap to a half gallon of hot water and use that to clean your tub.
Scrub brushes with nylon bristles are gentle yet effective. Sprinkle more baking soda as needed for an abrasive.
If your tub is extra dirty, you can go with a stronger tub-safe chemical cleaner. For any mold or mildew, combine a spray bottle of hot water with four tablespoons of bleach.
Spray the bleach on any problem mold areas. Remember — don’t combine cleaning agents.
Keep it Clean
Once you know the right way to clean your tub and you’ve done a deep clean, you want to maintain your handiwork. It’s easier than you think to keep it sparkling.
Keep your tools nearby for a quick wipe down whenever soap scum starts to build up. Use a solution of half vinegar and half water to cut through grease and grime.
Reduce moisture as much as possible. Wipe your tub dry after use and leave your bathroom fan running after a shower.
The types of products you use in your tub can undo your deep clean. Colorful bath bombs, shaving cream cans that leave rust rings, and oily products can make it harder to maintain a clean shower and bathtub.
Know How to Clean a Bathtub
It’s important to know how to clean a bathtub the right way. Go one step further and do what it takes to keep it clean after every use.
Doing a deep clean every time you tackle your bathroom is no fun. Free up your time by doing a little maintenance every day.
If you want to really get it right, it’s time to call in the pros. Get a free quote for cleaning services to find more time in your weekend!
