How to Clean a Jetted Bathtub
Jetted bathtubs are a fabulous way to relax in the mornings and evenings. Throw some bubble bath or essential oils into warm water and turn the jets on to let all your worries disappear. But after your bath, you may be wondering how to clean your jetted bathtub. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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General Instructions
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Clean the tub using gentle cleaning products designed for your tub. Most jetted tubs are made from acrylic or fiberglass and can be scratched if you use harsh cleaning methods.
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Fill the tub with warm water, making sure you're covering all the jets.
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Add a small amount of dishwashing soap to water and swirl it so it's well mixed into the water. You can also try cleaning products such as Spa Jetline Cleaner specifically made for cleaning a jetted bathtub. You can also contact PurgeTech for other products designed for cleaning a jetted bathtub.
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Turn the jets on and let them run for about 10 minutes.
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Drain the tub and let air dry.
Using Bleach in a Jetted Bathtub
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Put warm water into the tub, making sure you're covering all the jets.
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Include about a cup of bleach to the water.
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Switch on the jets, making sure you haven't filled the tub so high that if the bleach water splashes it won't stain anything. Leave the jets on for at least 10 minutes.
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Let the water out of the bathtub.
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Rinse away any standing bleach water.
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Refill the tub using only warm water and turn the jets back on. This will help you rinse any residual bleach water in the jets so you don't end up bathing in bleach water.
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Comments
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William Leonard
Aug 14, 2009
The internet how-to "clean out a jetted tub" properly, is just flooded with folks ideas that bleach and detergent soap will just about clean everything for you. When was the last time somebody recommended to use bleach to clean out your sink piping? Well, the piping in your jetted spa and tub needs something special as well. First, jerry119 is correct in the fact that any detergent will actually mask the dirt, grime and scum, and will actually accumulate and allow bio-waste to "hide" from the cleansers. When we use a detergent we "scrub" ... don't we. Bleach. The end all product to cleaning something! So why do we need additional products in a swimming pool? Bleach used in cleaning jetted tubs and spas is very harsh on gaskets, o-rings and seals, which are inherent in the 30+ feet of pipes in your jetted tub. Bleach is very corrosive to metals and rubber, in general. What ...
