Home Cleaning Tips: Bathtub Scrub

Scrubbing a bathtub is not the most sought after activity but having a gritty tub is much worse. Here is a simple and effective home cleaning technique to get it done fast so you can get back to work and play. Turn up the music and dance while you work. Make it fun and you'll get more done!

First, you'll need to get some things together for the job at hand. These are: bathroom cleaner, gloves and a scrub brush. For gloves, go with the heavy duty, black ones. They'll last much longer than the regular kind and will, thus, save you money over time. They may give you less feel but they're just there to keep the nasty chemicals off of your hands. Use a soft-bristled brush so you don't leave scratch marks. It's better if it has a long handle as this will actually save your wrist a lot of work.

Listen up! If you have an acrylic tub, use a non-abrasive bathroom cleaner. If your tub is enamel, use an abrasive or heavy duty cleaner. And if your bathtub is made of fiberglass, use a fiberglass specific cleaning product to avoid damaging it.

You're going to want to remove everything from the shower as the first step. Take all your soap, shampoo and loofahs and put them on the counter. This saves so much work by not having to scrub around extra objects. Then, turn on the water and wet down the tub slightly. After it's wet, put the plug in. This will keep the dirt in so it doesn't clog the drain. Imagine cleaning your tub only to have to have a plumber come to unclog it!

Now you're ready to start scrubbing. Spray the entire bathtub down with the cleaner you've chosen. Lightly scrub it into the dirt with your brush. Make sure you really get into those corners and around the faucet as that's where you get the most grime build-up. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes while you give yourself a break. Then just turn on the shower or faucet and rinse. If there are any tough spots left, scrub while you rinse. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. You don't want to take a bath in those chemicals!

Never, ever mix cleaners. This can be dangerous and isn't necessary. To protect your lungs, always open a window or turn on the exhaust fan. This keeps the fumes to a minimum and makes it much more enjoyable to clean. If your bathroom doesn't have a fan or a window, open the bathroom door and get as much airflow as possible by opening other doors or windows in your house.

To make these wonderful cleaning routines less frequent, make sure to rinse out your tub after each use. This will save you tons of time and back strain over the years. If you do this, you should only have to give it a good scrubbing once a month. If you use bath oils, you may have to do this more often.

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Last Updated Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - 07:21 PM EDT.