How to Clean Tips for Jetted Tubs

Kill bacteria by cleaning your bathtub jets regularly.

Jetted or whirlpool bathtubs can provide therapeutic water massage in the comfort of your own home. Each time you run your bath jets, a small amount of water remains in the tub lines. If this water sits for a long period of time, bacteria can develop, which is released into the tub the next time you use your jets. This bacteria can lead to folliculitis, an infection of your hair follicles. Clean the inside of your tub regularly to eliminate bacteria from your tub lines.

Things You'll Need

• Rubber gloves
• Non-abrasive cleaner
• Sponge
• Plastic pitcher
• Towel
• 2 tsp. powdered automatic dishwasher detergent
• 20 oz. bleach

Instructions

1. Close the drain on your jetted whirlpool tub and fill it one-quarter full with warm water. Add 1 capful of non-abrasive concentrated household cleaner. Put on rubber gloves, and use a soft sponge to firmly scrub the tub's sides and bottoms.

2. Drain the tub, then use a plastic pitcher to rinse the tub thoroughly, making sure to get all of the soapy residue off of the sides. Dry the top and sides of the tub with a towel.

3. Flush the lines by turning each jet clockwise as far as it will go. Close the drain on the whirlpool tub, and fill it with warm water until the highest jet is completely submerged.

4. Add 2 tsp. of powdered automatic dishwasher detergent and 20 oz. of bleach to the tub water. Turn on the jets and let them run for 12 minutes. Turn off the jets and wear rubber gloves to open the tub's drain.

5. When the tub has completely drained, rinse it with water from a plastic pitcher. Wipe down the top and sides with a towel.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results, clean your whirlpool jetted tub every week. Flush the lines once a month.

• Never use abrasive cleaners or sponges on your whirlpool jetted tub as they may permanently damage the finish.

References

• Kohler bathtubs