6 Tips for Keeping Your Bathtub Sparkling Clean
A long relaxing soak in the tub is one of the best ways to unwind at the end of the day ? unless your bathtub is dirty and covered in stains. Having to deep-clean the tub before you get in is no way to relax. But thankfully it is easy to keep a tub looking like new when you do a few simple things on a regular basis to keep it'sparkling clean. And the best thing is these cleaning tips cost hardly any money to put into practice. Here's how to keep your bathtub looking fantastic.
- Surface-Clean on a Regular Basis
After every bath or shower, rinse the bathtub with clean water and take off the excess moisture using a soft cloth or a sponge. This helps to prevent any build-up of mildew and stops stains from forming.
- Use Vinegar Every Day
For a green cleaning solution, use a spray bottle and fill it with half vinegar and half warm water. Spray this mixture all over the tub, leave it for 15 minutes, and then wipe it off with a wet cloth. Rinse with water once more.
- Fit a Shower Attachment
It is easier to give the tub a clean when you can use a shower attachment fitted to the tap ? it makes it much easier to spray the entire surface of the bath. Shower attachments are inexpensive and easily fitted to the bath.
- Clean Deeper
For an inexpensive cleaning solution, sprinkle baking soda over the tub and then spray on the vinegar mixture. Leave it all to work for 15 minutes, and then scrub the mixture into a soft paste. Leave this for another 15 minutes, then rinse and wipe away.
- Avoid Abrasive Materials
Don?t damage the surface of your tub with steel wool, or scouring pads, unless they are recommended by the manufacturer of the bath. You don't want to scratch the surface as this results in a dull surface that collects more mildew and dust.
- Don?t Use a Chemical Mix
Be careful not to mix powerful chemicals as the mixing process could result in noxious fumes, or cause burns. Read the labels carefully if you are applying chemical cleaning products to the tub, or avoid them altogether by following the natural procedures listed above.
- Wipe Away Residue
Make sure that you don't leave chemicals on the surface of the tub that could discolour the bath over time. Make sure you effectively wipe away all chemicals and cleaning products so that you have a fresh tub to get into. It is best to do a quick clean after every bath rather than leave it for weeks as the cleaning will require less effort, and you will also ensure that there is no build-up of products on the surface. In this way you can keep your bath tub sparkling and looking like new ? perfect for a relaxing soak at the end of a busy day.