How to Clean and Descale your Bathtub
We use our bathtubs everyday (hopefully), and often multiple times a day. What’s more relaxing than a long, hot bath or shower? But if we don’t clean our tubs properly and on a regular basis, it can lead to a nasty mess of limescale, soap scum, mildew, and rust stains. Also, bathtubs happen to be big, expensive, and difficult to replace. Thankfully, with a routine cleaning and a little bit of elbow grease, we can help extend the life of our tubs while keeping them fresh and sparkling.
Descaling Your Bathtub
Limescale is the chalky white stuff that builds up on the surface of your tub. It is a result of water evaporating, which leaves behind minerals like calcium and magnesium. It combines with soap scum and mildew and covers your tub in an unsightly white film. If left untreated, it will continue to accumulate and get progressively worse. Simply wiping it with a cloth won’t be enough to remove it, but with a few simple things you can find around the house, it’s easy to descale your tub and restore its nice, bright shine.
What You’ll Need:
- Rubber Gloves
- Spray Bottle
- Vinegar
- A cloth or sponge (Don’t use anything abrasive like a scouring pad or steel wool)
- Paper Towels
The Descaling Process (Step-by-Step)
Additional Tips:
- There are a number of products available on the market to help descale your bathtub, and remove calcium, grime, and rust, such as CLR, Tilex, Scrubbing Bubbles, etc. These products are convenient and work great; however, nothing is more economical than good old vinegar and a bit of scrubbing muscle.
- A little preventative maintenance goes a long way. Wiping down the bathtub after every use and keeping it as dry as possible will prevent limescale and soap scum from ever appearing in the first place.
- A paste made from borax and lemon juice, can be quite effective at removing rust stains. Simply sprinkle some borax on the stains and scrub it with lemon juice until a paste forms. Allow it to sit, then scrub it away.
Tired of the nasty limescale and soap scum build-up in your tub? Thinking about replacing your tub with a new one? Call Canuck Plumbing and Heating today with any questions you have! We’re always eager to help serve our customers in the Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan area with all their plumbing and heating needs.
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