But you should take some smart precautions before unscrewing a bleach bottle.
Things You Will Need
Take Basic Precautions
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Ventilate the room so you don't feel overcome by bleach fumes. If you don't have a window in the bathroom to open, turn on an exhaust fan or point a box fan in the direction of the tub. Put on a face mask as an additional precaution.
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Put on rubber gloves to prevent the bleach from coming into contact with your hands. Do not touch your eyes as you work with the bleach; it can cause eye damage and even blindness.
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Exercise caution as you handle bleach to avoid spills. Wear old clothes or a smock to protect your good clothing.
Clean a Conventional Tub
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Clear the tub of any soap, soap caddies and bottles and set them aside. Rinse the tub with warm water and a sponge.
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Mix 1/2 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water in a bucket. Wipe the tub with the solution and let it sit for at least five minutes. Rinse the tub with cool water and wipe it dry with a towel.
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Remove stubborn or built-up residue from your tub, such as soap rings and soap scum, by making a paste with a little bit of bleach and baking soda. Rub the paste into the soap stains and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little water and rub in a circular motion until the residue is gone. Rinse and then dry with a towel.
Clean Tubs with Jets
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Fill the tub with very hot water, or that which reaches at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 1/2 cup of mild dish soap and up to 4 cups of bleach for a heavily soiled tub; add 2 cups of bleach to a slightly dirty tub. Run the jets for 20 minutes.
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Drain the tub. Fill it again with lukewarm water only. Let the jets run for another 20 minutes.
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Drain the tub. Inspect it thoroughly to ensure no bleach residue remains. If it does, remove it with a wet towel so the bleach doesn't irritate your skin the next time you use the tub. Wipe the tub thoroughly with a clean towel.
The Drip Cap
- In many ways, bleach has no peer as a household cleaner.
- Wipe the tub with the solution and let it sit for at least five minutes.
- Rinse the tub with cool water and wipe it dry with a towel.
- Run the jets for 20 minutes.
- Inspect it thoroughly to ensure no bleach residue remains.
- If it does, remove it with a wet towel so the bleach doesn't irritate your skin the next time you use the tub.