How to Clean a Bath Tub (And Keep It Clean!)

For most of us, cleaning the bath tub is not a task we look forward to. Wouldn't it be nice if it could just stay clean? While rings in your bath tub are inevitable - especially if you have children in the house - there are some steps you can take to make cleanup duty a breeze!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• bath tub with a ring
• bathroom cleaner product
• sponge or rag

1. Make a clean start. Use a good bathroom cleaner product and sponge to scrub that ring off. The best product for the job (and one of the few commercial cleaners I use) is "Scrubbing Bubbles". Just spray it on, leave for a few minutes, then the ring wipes off very easily.
2. KEEP it clean! Each time the bath tub is used, wipe it down as the water is draining with either the washcloth that was used for bathing, or a sponge kept in the bathroom for that purpose.
3. Consider the soap you are using. Any solid bar soap is going to leave soap scum that will mess up your nice, clean tub! Try a clear liquid soap or shower gel instead.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to breathe the fumes from the "Scrubbing Bubbles", and use the product according to package instructions.