A bathtub clean-up has had to be one of the most difficult tasks you've ever encountered on your to-do list. Crouching down and trying to squeeze oneself into the bathtub is uncomfortable. A lot of elbow grease is required as well.
For your convenience, we've put together a step-by-step instructions on how to clean and restore the whiteness of a bathtub with the least amount of effort and time spent in it. Read on to find out how to produce our own cleaning solution and bring your bathtub back to its former glory!
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1. Ensure that the room is well ventilated first and foremost
A strong odor is produced by bleach fumes. Anyone who has cleaned with bleach previously has most likely experienced tear-filled eyes during the process. If you're using bleach to clean a particularly grimy tub, you'll be working in close proximity to the bleach as you scrub it clean and disinfect it.
As an alternative to breathing up bleach fumes, make sure your restroom has sufficient air circulation going on.
Opening a window, if you have one, is a must.
Make sure the bathroom fan is on and the bathroom door is open if you don't have a window in your bathroom.
Make sure you get some fresh air if you're feeling dizzy or nauseous after breathing in bleach fumes.
2. Prepare your tub for a thorough cleaning with bleach.
Remove all shampoo bottles, any loofahs, shower caddies, and soap dishes from the bathroom and put them somewhere secure. Remove any anti-slip mats that you may have on your floors.
Only the stains, mold, and mildew that you intend to remove with bleach should be allowed to remain in your tub.
3. Pour two litres of water into the tub.
Wash out the tub thoroughly, making sure to remove any loose hairs or dirt that may have gotten into the tub.
Then, fill the tub halfway with two liters of water to complete the procedure.
Keep in mind that if you don't have an empty gallon container on hand, you may simply keep the bathroom faucet running for anywhere between 1 and 2 minutes. The average faucet pumps out 2.2 gallons of water each minute, according to the National Plumbing Association.
After you've filled the tub halfway with water, it's time to.
4. Add the bleach to the water.
There should be a 1:1 concentration of bleach in the water. One cup of bleach for every gallon of water is the recommended amount. Adding two cups of bleach will enough in this situation.
The ratio of bleach to water can be increased to 1:2, if your tub is extremely dirty and needs a thorough cleaning.
It should be noted, however, that this will result in more intense beach odors.
5. Clean the tub walls with a fine spray gun.
Fill an empty water bottle halfway with bleach and water, then seal the bottle tightly. Afterwards, spray the tub walls with this combination.
At least 15 minutes should pass between soaking the tub and walls.
6. wash the walls and tub with mild soap and warm water.
If you haven't already, put on your gloves and protective eyewear again and use a sponge to scrub down the tub walls and the tub itself after 15 minutes. With a handle, this customized bathtub sponge is particularly useful for getting a firm grip on the tub.
For stubborn stains that refuse to come off despite vigorous scrubbing for five minutes, we've had success using Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, which are designed to remove resistant stains.
7. Wash the filth away with soap and water
Allow the bleach and unclean water to drain down the drain by opening the drain. Afterwards, turn on your shower and rinse out the tub completely. Alternately, if the drain is not accessible, fill a large cup halfway with water and use it to thoroughly rinse the walls and tub.
Close your bathroom door and leave the fan running as well as the window and door open to allow the bleach odors to escape.