How to Clean Fiberglass Tubs With Oven Cleaner

Written By
Melissa Rae
Melissa Rae
Published: Aug 3, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

But did you know that fume-free oven cleaner can do the job? Use oven cleaner to remove even the toughest buildup with little effort.

Things You Will Need

  • Fume-free oven cleaner
  • Cloth or sponge
  • Towel
  1. Open the bathroom door or window for ventilation.

  2. Spray and even layer of fume-free oven cleaner on the fiberglass, starting at the tub bottom and working your way up the sides. Avoid any metal trim, as oven cleaner could damage the finish. Allow the oven cleaner to sit on the fiberglass tub for one hour.

  3. Wipe the fiberglass tub with a damp cloth or sponge to remove the oven cleaner residue.

  4. Rinse the fiberglass tub with clean water and dry it with a towel.

The Drip Cap

  • New fiberglass tubs are protected by a smooth, glossy material called "gel coat." In that circumstance, the porous fiberglass tub usually requires a lot of scrubbing with conventional cleaning products.
  • Wipe the fiberglass tub with a damp cloth or sponge to remove the oven cleaner residue.
Melissa Rae

Melissa Rae has been a writer since 2008, specializing in home-and-garden, business, technology and education topics. Rae holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Herzing University.

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