No one likes a grimy bathtub, but no one likes to clean it either. However much you dread this task, you have many options available to make the process simpler. You can use a natural cleaning product, such as grapefruits and salt, or a commercial product to thoroughly clean your bathtub.
- If you have a lot of hair and debris in your tub, it's best to wipe it away with a paper towel before you rinse the tub using your shower head. Otherwise, you may accidentally clog up your drain.
2, Try a grapefruit and salt scrub. The acid from the grapefruit combined with the abrasiveness of the salt helps to scrub away grime. Plus, the grapefruit leaves your bathroom smelling like citrus.
- Cut a grapefruit in half. Cover the open half with salt.
- Sprinkle salt on the wet tub.
- Scrub the tub with the grapefruit, releasing juice as you go. You may need to switch to another half to scrub away all the grime in your bathtub. You may even need more than one grapefruit.
- Rinse away any salt and pulp.
3, Create a bathtub and sink scrub. You may already have the ingredients in your home, especially if you like organic soaps.
- Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of Castile soap and a few drops of peppermint or tea tree essential oil.
- Use the mixture on a sponge to scrub down your tub. It works especially well on soap scum. Rinse it away when your tub is clean.
4, Make a vinegar spray. Vinegar is slightly acidic, so it can help remove bacteria and stains.
- In a clean spray bottle, add 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water. Shake vigorously.
- Spray it on your tub. Use a sponge to scrub it down. Rinse away the vinegar.
5, Use baking soda paste. This paste works well for rust stains, but you can also use it as a general cleaner. To make the paste, add water to the baking soda until it forms a paste-like substance. Then, use a sponge to apply the paste to the areas you want to clean. Scrub the paste into the surface to help remove the stains. Finally, rinse away the paste.
- If your bathtub is very dirty or stained, apply the paste onto the affected areas, then spritz over it with white vinegar. Allow the baking soda and vinegar to set on the stain for 10-15 minutes, then scrub with a sponge. Finally, rinse away the baking soda and vinegar. This should remove the stains.
6, Try borax and a lemon. This coupling also works well on hard stains.
- Dust the stain with borax. Cut a lemon in half, and rub it on the stain. Let it stand for at least 15 minutes. Wash it away.
7, Practice everyday cleaning. If you clean out your tub every time you shower, you won't have a buildup over time.
- Use the shower to sprinkle the tub with warm water, washing away any dirt. Wipe off the water with a towel or sponge.