How to Use Vinegar & Water to Clean a Tanning Bed

Maintaining a hygenic tanning bed is important for skin care.

Maintaining cleanliness is key in keeping a tanning bed free of bacteria and fungus. If you don't like the thought of baking commercial-cleaner chemicals onto the bare skin of your customers, make a natural cleaner using a common household product: white vinegar. Vinegar has both grease-cutting and sanitizing properties, making it the only cleaner needed to maintain your tanning bed in tip-top condition.

Things You'll Need

• Microfiber cloth
• Measuring cup
• White vinegar
• Water
• Pint-size spray bottle
• Paper towel or soft cloth

Instructions

1. Wipe the tanning bed glass with a microfiber cloth to remove loose dirt and dust.

2. Pour one cup of white vinegar and one cup of cool water into a pint-size spray bottle.

3. Shake the bottle to mix the contents.

4. Spray the vinegar solution directly onto the glass of the tanning bed. Allow it to sit for a couple of minutes.

5. Wipe the solution away with a paper towel or a clean, soft cloth. If you use a cloth, make sure no dirt or other debris is attached to the surface, as it can scratch the glass on the tanning bed.

Tips & Warnings

• Most tanning bed manufacturers include a list of recommended products for cleaning their tanning beds. Always check the manufacturer's recommendations before using an alternative cleaner.

• If you have stubborn stains, spray the vinegar solution on the stain and allow it to sit for 30 minutes before removing.

• Do not clean the tanning bed while it is turned on, or you can damage your eyes.

References

• Tanning Bed Secrets: Tips and Tricks
• "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things;" Readers Digest Writing Staff; 2005