How to Easily Clean a Bathtub Without Store-Bought Cleaners 🛁✨
Skip harsh chemicals—these simple, natural ingredients will leave your tub sparkling without toxins!
🍋 3 Effective DIY Bathtub Cleaners
1. Baking Soda + Vinegar (Deep Scrub)
Best for: Stains, soap scum, and grime.
What you’ll need:
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½ cup baking soda
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¼ cup white vinegar
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1 tbsp dish soap (optional for extra degreasing)
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Sponge or scrub brush
Steps:
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Sprinkle baking soda all over the tub.
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Spray vinegar over it (it’ll fizz—this helps loosen grime!).
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Let sit 5-10 mins, then scrub with a damp sponge.
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Rinse with warm water.
2. Lemon + Salt (For Hard Water Stains & Rust)
Best for: Shine and disinfecting.
What you’ll need:
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1 lemon (cut in half)
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¼ cup coarse salt (or baking soda)
Steps:
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Dip the lemon half in salt.
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Scrub the tub in circular motions (the acid + abrasion works wonders!).
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Let sit 5 mins, then rinse.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide (For Mold & Mildew)
Best for: Disinfecting and whitening.
What you’ll need:
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1 cup hydrogen peroxide (3%)
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1 tsp dish soap
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Spray bottle
Steps:
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Mix peroxide and soap in a spray bottle.
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Spray on moldy areas (especially grout/corners).
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Let sit 10-15 mins, then scrub and rinse.
💡 Pro Tips for a Sparkling Tub
✔ Prevent soap scum: Rinse tub with cold water after each use (hot water sets soap residue).
✔ Keep drains clear: Pour ½ cup baking soda + ½ cup vinegar down the drain monthly.
✔ For chrome fixtures: Polish with vinegar + newspaper for shine.
Why Natural Cleaners Win
✅ Non-toxic (safe for kids/pets).
✅ Cheap—uses pantry staples.
✅ Works just as well as store-bought chemicals!
Try it and see the difference! 🌿✨
(Need a shower curtain cleaner hack too? Ask me!) 🚿