What is best way to clean a very dirty bath tub?

Answer 1

Well,...this is the REAL answer. Dowel Foam Bathroom Cleaner. You just spray on, wait a few minutes, them wipe off. Repeat. NO scrubbing at all. I've owned a cleaning service for 20 yrs, and have never found anything that is as good.:) Arum

Answer 2

If it is porcelin, start with a rough grit scotch-brite pad and cleanser to remove soap and scum residue.
Then use muratic acid, carefully, (emphasis on "carefully")
Be certain that the room is ventalated, pour the acid down the sides of the tub, set the bottle down and leave the room, all the while holding your breath.
Muratic acid is not so bad, but when it reacts with minerals, such as rust and lime, the fumes are noxiuos.
End result? The porcelin looks like new.
If it's a fiberglass tub, clean as best you can as stated above and then use a very fine grit, wet sand paper and try to rub out the stains.
Dont use the acid on fiberglass or PVC, (plastic) tubs.

Answer 3

I had a similar problem. I found that baking soda and vinegar worked great. Throw in some baking soda and then some white vinegar. Using gloves, swish it around and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then start scrubbing. It cuts thru alot of crud. Use 2 times the vinegar than baking soda. (2 to 1). This works great as a drain cleaner too.

Answer 4

First, you would have to put hot water in the tub. then, use a sponge or rag(or chissel)to clean the dirt from the tub. Finaly, run more water in the tub to get any that you missed andlet the water drain.

Answer 5

use a non-abrasive cleanser and sponge or soft rag. No sos pads or comet or stuff that will scratch the enamel or u will never be able to keep it clean. I got this stuff called Krud Kutter and recommend it - its a cleaner / degreaser and will even soften dry latex paint. In Canada you can it at Home Hardware in US not sure - but any strong degreaser will probably work just as well.

Answer 6

I fill the tub with water and pour some bleach in it, let it soak. It might need some extra scrubbing, but the bleach sure gives you a head start.

Answer 7

it all depends on whether the dirt is caked on or not. i'd start with purely HOT water, and let it soak for a while. half an hour, give or take 10 mins or so. hopefully you've got a good scrub brush to get the dirt off. DON'T DRAIN THE WATER until after you've started getting the dirt off! if you do this, you really won't need any product, unless you want it to smell good too. =D good luck!

Answer 8

clean it with Tide and soft scrub, rinse and refill and let set w/bleach in it with the water for a day, may clean it nice and smell good too

Answer 9

If you have a respirator you can acd wash it with two parts water one part muriatic acid,that will take almost anything off then ventilate area.

Answer 10

I think I would get mad enough to use Comet cleanser and a green scrubbier and the heck with it.