How to wash an acrylic bathtub

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Method 1 of 3: Using Natural Remedies
Method 2 of 3: Using store-bought products
Method 3 of 3: Taking care of your acrylic bathtub
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Acrylic bathtubs are becoming more and more popular, especially since manufacturers produce them in a variety of sizes and shapes. The condition of an acrylic bathtub is fairly easy to keep track of if you use the right cleaning products and wash it regularly. Use natural products such as vinegar, baking soda, and lemon to clean your acrylic tub. You can also buy ready-made cleaning products from the store specifically designed for cleaning acrylic bathtubs. Don't forget to wash the tiles above the bathroom as well.

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Method 1 of 3: Using Natural Remedies

1 Fill the tub with hot water and vinegar. If the tub is very dirty, fill it with hot water and vinegar. This will loosen dirt and stains. Fill the tub with hot water and pour 480 ml of vinegar into it. Wait 15 minutes and then drain the water.
- The acid in the vinegar will loosen the dirt without harming the bath itself.
2 Sprinkle baking soda over the tub. Spread baking soda all over the tub while it is damp. If you haven't filled the tub with hot water and vinegar, fill or spray the sides of the tub with water.Leave the baking soda on for a few minutes.
- Baking soda can remove mold, mildew, and soap scum. It is also safe to use on an acrylic bathtub.
- If you want to use a stronger remedy, take borax.
3 Clean the acrylic tub. Dip a soft cloth or sponge in the water and rub the baking soda all over the tub. When scrubbing, the baking soda will turn into a paste. In order not to scratch the walls of the bath, the sponge should be soft enough. Wipe down the entire tub.
- Do not use a hard brush or hard surfaced sponge that is used to remove stubborn stains. Use a soft sponge or just a soft rag instead.
4 Brush with a toothbrush in the corners of the tub and other hard-to-reach areas. Take an old toothbrush and brush it in hard-to-reach corners and places, such as where a faucet is installed. The toothbrush should be soft enough to remove stubborn dirt and plaque.
- You can also use a long-handled ironing brush for cleaning. The main thing is that the brush has soft bristles.
5 Rinse the tub, then treat the stains with lemon. Fill a bucket with water and then pour it into the tub to rinse out any baking soda and dirt. Continue rinsing the tub until it is clean. If stains remain in the tub, rub them with half a lemon until they disappear. Rinse off the stains with water, then wipe them dry with a soft cloth.
- Lemon removes hard water deposits very well.

Method 2 of 3: Using store-bought products

1 Wash the tub with a mild cleaner. If you want to clean your bathtub, buy a safe and mild cleaning agent. This will help prevent dirt and deposits from accumulating on the surface of the tub. Rinse the tub to remove any grime and lather.
- You can use an antibacterial dishwashing detergent to wash your bathtub. It is soft enough to clean your acrylic tub regularly.
2 Buy a safe deep cleanser. Deep clean your acrylic bath from time to time, especially if it has hard water build-up or dirt that is difficult to remove with just water and a normal cleaning agent. Read the instructions on the package to find out if the acrylic bathtub cleaner is suitable. For a list of approved industrial cleaners, contact your acrylic bath manufacturer.
- Most bath manufacturers update their list of approved cleaning products every few years, so be sure to find the most recent one.
3 Clean and rinse the tub. Most commercial cleaners need to be sprayed on. Hold the bottle 10-15 cm away from the bath and spray. Leave the cleaner on the surface of the bathtub for 30 seconds or a few minutes. Rinse off the product and dry the tub with a soft cloth.
- Wash the tub according to the instructions for use of the cleaning agent.
4 Do not use abrasive cleaners. Acrylic bathtubs are very easy to scratch. They can be scratched even by chemical cleaning. This is why it is so important to beware of solvents (such as acetone) and aerosol cleaners that are sold in cans. Also, never use hard sponges that can scratch or damage the acrylic bathtub.
- If you are unsure of the safety of a cleaner, only use it if it says it can be used on acrylic surfaces.

Method 3 of 3: Taking care of your acrylic bathtub

1 Wash your bath once a week. Make it a habit to wash your bath every week with water and a mild detergent. This will help prevent build-up of dirt and plaque, which will be much more difficult to remove later.
- Regular washing also prevents stains on the tub itself and on the tiles around it.
2 Do not use hard sponges or brushes. Do not clean the acrylic bathtub with items that might scratch it.For example, never clean an acrylic bathtub with hard brushes or sponges, or steel wool, which can damage the bathtub surface.
- Use soft rags and sponges instead. For example, you can use a microfiber or terry cloth cloth to clean the tub.
3 Flush the drain thoroughly. Periodically clean the drain with a pipe cleaner or plumbing wire cleaner. If you decide to use a pipe cleaner, be sure to rinse it off completely so that not a drop of the product remains near the drain.
- If there is pipe cleaner left near the drain, it can damage the acrylic surface of the tub.
4 Do not smoke near the bathtub. To prevent the bathtub from staining, most manufacturers of acrylic bathtubs advise never to smoke near it. Smoke from tobacco can cause permanent damage to the bath.