Comments on How to Clean a Bathtub

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser will have take away the discoloration and have your tub white and bright again.

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser will have take away the discoloration and have your tub white and bright again.

For really grubby bath tubs, sprinkle washing powder on a damp cloth and wash the bath tub! Rinse well and you bath will be sparkling.

For really grubby bath tubs, sprinkle washing powder on a damp cloth and wash the bath tub! Rinse well and you bath will be sparkling.

The Works, it's my best cleaning friend for really tough stains. I use it along with the Magic Eraser. WOW!

The Works, it's my best cleaning friend for really tough stains. I use it along with the Magic Eraser. WOW!

This is a great trick I learned when a gray hairspray and stage makeup I used every night for a play left my tub in need of daily maintenance: Shampoo! It really works! Just put it on a sponge and wipe the tub crud effortlessly away. This is not for soap scum or hard water stains, just garden variety, tub-ring people slime!

This is a great trick I learned when a gray hairspray and stage makeup I used every night for a play left my tub in need of daily maintenance: Shampoo! It really works! Just put it on a sponge and wipe the tub crud effortlessly away. This is not for soap scum or hard water stains, just garden variety, tub-ring people slime!

I used Barkeeper's Friend (a can of cleansing powder) and a scrub brush and it took off the black areas (where your feet usually are) in the shower. It took a little elbow grease, but it worked like a charm and I am very satisfied with it. I would suggest using gloves with this product, as my fingers are very flaky and dry now.

Throughly spray the tub with Comet bathroom cleaner, let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe it out with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. The combination is great. It removed stains from my tub that were 10 years old with minimal effort.

As my son is a diesel mechanic therefore my bath gets very dirty and after trying everything available, I finally found the best thing, I use regular kerosene. Put some on a cloth and wipe over the whole bath, can be used on shower screen and tiles to remove soap scum, then rub over with a clean cloth.

While oils may leave your shower tiles and doors looking shiny and new, they can also be a safety (slipping) hazard. This is especially true for the elderly and disabled. Remember, the bathroom is where most accidents in the house happen, so be careful.

To make your bathtub shine, spray on 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water. Wipe with a clean cloth.

I always use "The Works" sink and tub cleaner and "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner in my bathroom. It cleans off rust instantly. Then, I take the good old reliable "Pine-Sol" and sponge mop it on the tub, the shower walls, and doors. Not only does Pine-Sol get rid of the smell from "The Works," but it also makes your tiles and tub shine. Also, you can't slip using the Pine-Sol like you might if you used lemon oil, baby oil, or whatever.

In the Army, they make us wipe baby oil on tile shower walls after scubbing them with Softscrub. It keeps fungus and soap scum off and makes the wall shine.

I use an off-brand bubble bath directly on the tub where a ring might form. It's fast and easy and you don't smell like cleanser when you're through!

I want to reinforce two things I've read here. Not only have I been a maid for years and used all kinds of products, I've found nothing easier than either baking soda or Borax to clean a tub. Not only are they both environmentally friendly and much cheaper than most items I've read about, it's extremely easy to make either one into a paste. Neither hurts your hands chemically, and there's no need to rinse as thoroughly as you would with a harsh chemical. They're both water softeners, which can even benefit skin (in dilutions).

Use a mop to clean a one-piece acrylic tub. You can spray it down or have about an inch of water and cleaner in the bottom. No stretching, no reaching, no sore knees ... Perfect!

Use Magic Eraser! I even tried oven cleaner to get rid of years of tub stain, before I sold my place. Then (by fluke), I used the new Magic Eraser sponge. The oven cleaner didn't work, but the Magic Eraser removed all soap scum, mildew, and built-up stains in about five minutes. It really was magic - especially considering that I'm selling my place to a cleaning lady!

Use baking soda. Mild abrasive which does not scratch, rinses easily ... no fumes, good for a lot of purposes, including stainless steel, countertops, you name it!

Wear gloves when you use Cascade 'liquid' dish cleaner. It works the best on porcelain sinks/tubs.

Pour Palmolive automatic dish detergent onto rag and coat the tub and walls. Leave on for five minutes. Rub with sponge and then rinse. Leaves a lemony smell, too.