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How to Clean an Enamel Bathtub?

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If you have an enamel bathtub, regular cleaning and maintenance will keep it looking beautiful. Wash your enamel bathtub every week using soapy water and a soft cloth. Remember to dry the tub after every use and fix leaks that could cause staining. To remove stains, avoid abrasive cleansers or tools. Instead, apply cleansing solutions and let them soak on the stain. Wipe and rinse away the solution to reveal your clean enamel tub.

Empty out your shower. Remove all bottles, soap, razors, and accessories from your shower. Wipe down the items to remove any grime that may be transferred back into the shower, especially mildew. Mildew on the bottom of the bottles can immediately rub back onto your freshly clean shower surfaces. If you have any empty or worn-out items, throw them away.

If you have a shower curtain, it’s best to take it down and clean it. Rinse away any loose dirt and debris. A pre-rinse will ensure that you do not accidentally grind dirt or debris into the surface of your tub. It also allows the cleaning product to work directly on the stuck-on grime.

Ventilate the room. Open the bathroom door to prevent the fumes and moisture from building up. Then turn on your fan. If you have a window in your bathroom, open it as well. While you’ll be using a natural cleaning solution, it’s still strong and will release fumes that you’ll want to air out.

If you don’t own a dedicated scrubbing brush, you can use the rough green side of a kitchen sponge. Never use steel wool or any similar material to scour a porcelain tub. Even though porcelain is scratch-resistant, this can be enough to cause permanent damage to the finish.

What Should We Do Before Clean a Bathroom?

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No one likes cleaning the bathroom, but by keeping up with it, the job becomes much less painful. Read on for some tips in efficiency in keeping your surfaces, walls, floor, shower and toilet sparkling clean.

Remove all the items that don’t belong in your bathroom. Take out everything that doesn’t belong, such as clothes, cups, and trash. Also move out any little side tables or movable storage cabinets so that you can clean under them.

Pour some bleach or another disinfectant into the toilet bowl. Put the toilet brush inside the bowl, helping to sanitize the brush for cleaning. Make sure the door is open and the fan is on to ensure proper ventilation. For a green alternative, mix a tablespoon of baking powder into about a quart of 75/25 mix of white vinegar and water.

Dust. In general, when cleaning any room, start from the top down. Clean cobwebs in the corners of the bathroom, and brush other dust and dirt directly onto the floor to sweep up later. A duster works great for this, but you can also use the broom. If you’ve got delicate wallpaper, wrap the bristles in some toilet paper or paper towel and slightly wet it too.

Apply any scrub powder to especially dirty areas. If you’ve got lime and build-up in the tub, sink, or around faucets, damp those areas slightly and sprinkle with scrubbing powder like Comet. Letting it sit for 10-15 minutes while you do other things will help to work loose the dirty patches and make your scrubbing go much more smoothly. Be sure to read the label and ensure that you’re using an appropriate product and won’t damage your surfaces. Test it out on a non-visible spot before you actually use it.