Your tub surround is the centerpiece of your bathroom, or at least, the part you look at most often, so you should spend a little time helping it to look its best. You should not, however, spend a lot of money — you don’t even need buy a special cleaner. Chances are items you already have at hand in your kitchen can make your tub surround shine like new!
Try these quick and easy mixes to bring new life to your tub surround
Vinegar
A great natural cleaning agent is vinegar. Combine white vinegar with dishwashing detergent and water, wash away stains. Put the mix in a spray bottle, spray your surround, let sit for several hours, and rinse.
DIY Pastes and Scrubs
Have rusty, crusty drains or faucets? Mix apple cider vinegar with salt for a scrub that will erase hard water damage and leave your surround sparkling. And stains that make your tub look dirty even when it’s clean can be lightened with a paste of baking soda and white vinegar or water.
Household Cleaners
Make some of your soaps pull double duty. Dishwashing detergent, Lime-A-Way, Magic Erasers, and even toilet bowl cleaner can be used to give a quick scrub to a tub surround that just needs a little TLC.
How often should I clean my tub surround?
Ideally, give it a good scrub down once a week to keep things spick and span. But, life happens, so adjust based on how much action your tub sees. Now, how do you know when it’s time for a deep clean? Well, if you start noticing those stubborn stains playing hard to get, or if the color seems a bit off, it’s a sign. Think of it like a tub surround’s way of saying, ‘Hey, I need some extra TLC.’ So, when you spot those hints, treat it to a more thorough cleaning session using our handy tips. Your tub surround will thank you with a shiny, fresh look that’ll make your bathroom a true oasis!
Tried everything and the stains still stay? Maybe it’s time to replace your tub.
Replacing a tub, or replacing it with a shower, can seem like a daunting task. You may wonder: It will take forever — how will I manage without water for a week or more? But with Bath Fitter Pittsburgh, it doesn’t have to.
At Bath Fitter Pittsburgh, we specialize in providing quick, easy bathroom remodeling to western Pennsylvania with many of our installations taking as little as one day. That’s right; installation – our tub surrounds and tub-to-shower conversions can be placed right on top of your existing bathtub, so no messy demolitions. We offer the latest styles in bathroom decor, including trendy subway tiles, and promise you people you’ll enjoy dealing with and a company you can trust!
Already a Bath Fitter customer? Be sure to check out our cleaning guide for more tips!
What’s your secret for keeping your tub surround sparkling? Let us know in the comments.
