Bathtub is the main focal point of every bathroom that doesn’t only provide a relaxing spot but also beautifies the decor of the room. It’s surely important to keep it looking and feeling good all the time.
However, some of you may not really maintain your beloved bathtub on a regular basis which ends up making it look dirty. Some stains caused by minerals, chemicals, mold, and mildew are sometimes inevitable.
Below, we have a complete guide that will show you some steps on How to Clean a Bathtub for your ultimate reference.
How to Clean a Bathtub
Daily Cleaning
If you are willing enough, you can clean your white bathtub on a daily basis, a simple cleaning solution made of easy kitchen supplies.
Here’s what you can do:
- Mix equal parts of white vinegar and clean water then add the cleaning solution into a spray bottle.
- Spray the mixture onto the surface of your bathtub and let it sit for around 15 minutes.
- Wipe the surface of the bathtub with a sponge or microfiber cloth.
- Rinse the bathtub with clean water and dry it up with a clean microfiber cloth.
Cleaning mild stains
If you spot some mild stains on the surface of your bathtub, you need to use different kitchen supplies.
Here’s what you can do:
- Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda onto the surface of your bathtub.
- Spray the mixture of white vinegar and water as mentioned in the first step. Let the cleaning solution sit for a few minutes until it looks bubbly.
- Scrub the cleaning solution by using a sponge or microfiber cloth until a paste forms.
- Let the baking soda paste sit for around 15 minutes.
- Wipe with a clean microfiber cloth and rinse it with clean water.
Cleaning hard stains
As time goes by, you may also find some hard stains caused by several things like mold or mildew, but no worries, you can handle the problem also by using some easy kitchen supplies.
Here’s what you can do:
- Mix two parts of baking soda and one part of hydrogen peroxide until you get a paste consistency.
- Apply the paste to the stained area and let it sit for around 30 minutes.
- Rub the paste with a microfiber cloth or sponge.
- You might need to repeat this step until you can completely remove the stains.
(Read also: How to Clean Black Mold on Bathroom Tile in No Time)
Cleaning hard water stains
If you don’t clean your bathtub regularly, you might find some hard water stains on its surface overtimes. You can clean them easily actually.
Here’s what you can do:
- Prepare a strong white vinegar and dip paper towels into it.
- Apply the dipped towels to the affected areas and let them sit for around two hours.
- Scrub the surface of the bathtub by using the baking soda paste that you use in the step above.
- Rinse with clean water.
- You might also want to repeat this step until the stains are completely removed.
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