In order to find out what the best way would be to clean your bathtub, you should first look at the manufacturer’s instructions since they are the ones who would know best what you should use as well as what you shouldn’t use. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible but it is possible to figure out if your bathtub is made out of acrylic, fiberglass or porcelain. From there you can use the most recommended way to clean your bathtub.
Cleaning Acrylic Bathtubs
To clean an acrylic bathtub you will want to use a soft clot to apply a non-abrasive cleaner that can be rinsed away thoroughly. Once you are done cleaning your bathtub you will want to use a soft cloth to dry the bathtub. If you have any deposits you will want to use a neutral detergent cleaner to get rid of them. You can also use a metal based cleaner and a soft cloth to gently buff away any scratches.
Cleaning Fiberglass Bathtubs
Fiberglass bathtubs are quite delicate and the paint can easily come off, so you will need to be gentle whenever you clean them. With this in mind, you will want to use a mild detergent cleaner and rub gently. It is also important to keep scratches and heavy buildups from deposits from occurring.
Cleaning Porcelain Bathtubs
It can be challenging to clean a porcelain bathtub. You cannot use harsh cleaners on these tubs since it will dull their surface. This is why stubborn stains and marks are so damaging. However, you can get these out by rubbing them with either paraffin or turpentine. Just make sure that you rinse the tub out with mild detergent and water afterwards.
Cleaning Off Hard Stains
Whenever you come across a bathtub that has blue green colored stains that is caused by your faucet constantly dripping you will need to take the following steps:
Change your faucet so that it will no longer drip.
Wet your bathtub with warm water, then use some Ajax or Comet to clean the heavy deposits off.
Use a Scotchbrite pad to scrub all of the corners, walls and the floor of your bathtub. Allow this to penetrate for five to ten minutes before rinsing it off.
Take a single edge razor blade with a blade holder to scrape the yellow brown spots off of your bathtub. You will be amazed by just how much soap you can remove from the tub’s surface in this manner.
Once you do all of these things you will quickly notice how much cleaner your bathtub is.
Conclusion
Most bathtubs will come clean once you have followed the aforementioned steps. If this doesn’t happen, then more than likely you have either ignored or abused your bathtub for way too long. You may have even unknowingly used chemicals that are way too strong for your bathtub. Regardless of what has happened, your bathtub may be a good candidate for refinishing.
