The jets and water-circulation system can harbor harmful bacteria. These components should be cleaned to maintain a sanitary tub.
Things You Will Need
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Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands from cleaning products.
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Wash the jets. To do this, fill a sink or bucket with hot water and about 1/2 teaspoon of powdered dish soap. Dip a bottle brush in the warm soapy water -- or pour soap directly on the brush. Scrub jets with the bottle brush. You should clean any visible parts, inside and outside of the jets, this way.
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Fill the tub completely with water. Add 1/2 cup of bleach, and then add approximately 2 teaspoons, or tablets, of low-suds dishwasher detergent. Turn on the jets for two minutes to let the soapy water run through the circulation system.
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Drain the water from the tub. Fill it with cold water and run it again for at least five minutes to rinse the circulation system.
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Drain the water again. Pour a tablespoon of liquid hand dish-washing detergent -- do not use powdered -- on a damp, clean sponge. Scrub the acrylic surface with this sponge.
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Rinse off all surfaces with a clean sponge and clean water. Towel dry any metal fixtures with a soft cloth; this will prevent water spots.
The Drip Cap
- American Standard acrylic jetted tubs provide a way to relax after a difficult day.
- These components should be cleaned to maintain a sanitary tub.
- Fill the tub completely with water.
- Pour a tablespoon of liquid hand dish-washing detergent -- do not use powdered -- on a damp, clean sponge.