Bathroom Tips: Whirlpool Tub Maintenance
Nothing is quite as relaxing as a long, hot soak in a whirlpool tub at the end of the day. If you have upgraded your bathroom by adding a jetted bathtub, here are some maintenance tips to keep it in good working condition.
Surface Cleaning
If your tub has an acrylic or fiberglass surface, you must be very careful not to scratch it. Stay away from abrasive scrubbing powders. Also, don’t use Scrubbing Bubbles® or other chemical cleaners that may degrade the plastic surface.
All you really need is dishwashing soap and a soft rag. Diluted Clorox (chlorine) is also safe for acrylic. However, it may cause bleaching on darker surfaces. Ammonia based glass cleaners like Windex are also recommended for maintaining acrylic. Always read bathroom cleaning product labels so you don’t accidentally mix ammonia (or other acids) with chlorine!
Internal Cleaning
With water jets, the internal plumbing is where the real maintenance problems can occur. That’s why manufacturers recommend not adding aromatic oils to your whirlpool tub water. It will coat the pipes and is difficult to remove. Soaps, minerals, and your natural body oils will create deposits in the plumbing regardless.
Keep this buildup to a minimum by dosing the used water with a specially formulated cleaner after you bathe. Run the jets for 10 minutes prior to draining. Have your whirlpool tub professionally cleaned once a year to remove any tough deposits that your regular cleaning regimen can’t touch.
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