How To Clean Your Bathtub Using Dawn Dish Soap and Dishwasher Tablet
August 23, 2022
source: YouTube/The Buckinghams
This may sound sarcastic, but I actually love cleaning. I find cleaning very meditative and I’m one of those people who cannot relax unless the space around me is clean and tidy. There is, however, one cleaning chore that I always procrastinate tackling – cleaning the bathtub.
Over time, your bathtub becomes coated in a layer of soap scum and mildew that can be so difficult to remove. Fortunately, one simple hack will help you cut through that grime and leave your tub sparkling clean. All you need is Dawn dish soap and a broom with plastic bristles.
Squirt a generous amount of dish soap on the sides of your tub. You can also do the bottom of your tub afterwards, but be very careful not to slip as the dish soap will make the surfaces very slippery. Take the broom and work the soap into the sides and base of the tub. Just like the dish soap cuts through grease and food residue on your dishes, it removes the buildup of soap scum and mildew like nobody’s business.
If you’re looking for another powerful option, try using a dishwasher tablet! Just wet the surface of the tub a bit, then use a damp dishwasher tablet like a scrubber on those stubborn spots. The tablet’s concentrated cleaning power makes quick work of soap scum and grime, and it’s surprisingly gentle on the tub’s surface. Just be sure to rinse well after scrubbing to reveal a sparkling clean tub with minimal effort.
Another way to use a dishwasher tablet for cleaning the bathtub is to dissolve it in hot water and use the solution as a powerful soak. Here’s how:
- Fill the Tub with Hot Water: Plug the drain and fill the tub with a few inches of very hot water.
- Add the Dishwasher Tablet: Drop one or two dishwasher tablets into the water and let them dissolve. Stir the water a bit to help the tablet fully break down.
- Soak and Scrub: Allow the solution to sit for about 10-15 minutes to loosen the grime. Then, use a sponge or cloth to wipe down the sides and bottom of the tub.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Drain the tub, rinse with warm water, and marvel at the clean shine!
This method is great for bathtubs with tough stains or heavy soap scum because the dishwasher tablet’s enzymes work to break down residues while you do less scrubbing!
In the past, I’ve had to wear a mask and use a scrub brush and bleach to get through the gross buildup on the tub and shower. This hack is a lot easier to work through! And it will leave your tub fresh and sparkling clean. Now that I know about this simple cleaning method, I don’t think I’ll be procrastinating this cleaning chore (as much)!