Instructions / Assembly

Spray With a Gentle Cleanser Weekly
Another equally easy measure you can take to avoid more
cleaning, in the long run, is giving your bathtub a spray of
gentle cleanser on a weekly basis.
Many major cleaning brands sell spray-on bathtub
cleansers designed for frequent use, and most grocery
stores offer a generic version at a lower price.
However, you can make your own, more natural cleanser
by simply filling a spray bottle with a mixture of water and
white vinegar. Once you’ve sprayed down your tub, you
can either rinse off the vinegar right away or let it sit for a
few minutes for a more thorough cleanse.
If you see any signs of soap scum, mildew or other
unwanted buildups, simply use a scrubbing brush to
target problem areas before you rinse the cleanser away
— a long-handled scrubbing brush can make this step
even more effortless.
Flush out the Jets on a Monthly Basis
If you have a whirlpool tub or air bath, it’s important that
you regularly flush out and clean its jets to maintain your
bathtub.
With an air bath, this process is easy: Just turn on the jets
when the bath is empty, or use your bath’s built-in drying
cycle. Either way, doing so will dry and flush out your tub’s
jets in a matter of minutes.
With a whirlpool tub, cleaning is a bit more involved:
First,
you’ll need to fill the tub until the water is a few
inches above the jets.
At this point, you may add a couple of cups of vinegar
to the water, or a cleaning product like bleach or dish-
washing detergent (refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions to ensure this won’t damage your tub).
Then, turn off the air induction valves and turn on the
jets. After about 15 minutes, drain the tub and repeat.
Although flushing a whirlpool tub’s jets is undeniably a
chore, it’s worth it to prevent chunks of debris and mold
from ruining an otherwise relaxing bath.
Remember, if you use your jetted tub frequently (i.e., sev-
eral times per week), you’ll have to flush out its jets more
frequently, too.