How to clean an old bathtub & a tub surround?

Jackie
by Jackie
  4 answers
  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on May 28, 2019

    Lysol Power BathroomCleaner in the blue spray bottle is great for removing soap scum. Scrub with a power scrubber, magic eraser, or scrub daddy.

    Wet & Forget Shower for weekly maintenance to prevent having to scrub in the future, but not safe for marble.

  • Ahilly Ahilly on May 28, 2019

    Vinegar. Soak rolled up sheets of paper towels and place on the tub surround..let set 10-15 minutes and scrub , use a small scrub brush with stiff bristles. Repeat as needed. Spray the tub with vinegar and scrub after a bit. Repeat.

  • Mogie Mogie on May 30, 2019

    Half vinegar and half Dawn. Pour in spray bottle and spray on tub area. Let it sit about half an hour. Scrub and rinse away.

    My dad came up with a good trick to make the scrubbing easier. He uses his spin mop to scrub with it isn't as good as scrubbing by hand but it makes it easier for him (he just turned 86).

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Oct 02, 2022

    I use 4-6 os of blue dawn dish soap in a 32 oz empty water bottle, fill to the top with vinegar. Replace the cap and cut slits or poke holes in the cap, Give it a mix and them spray it all over the areas to clean, let it hang out for about 1/2 hr. Use a dollar store broom (keep it dedicated to this project so you don't scratch the walls/tub) and brush it clean. Rinse well with water. Repeat as needed.