Saturday 24 August 2013

Cleaning a Whirlpool Tub

Having a whirlpool tub is a very effective way to relax. Having one of these tubs will save you a fair amount of money on various spa treatments, with the added benefit of being in the comfort of your own home. While getting one of these tubs will make it easy to have a calming treatment at home, you will also need to make sure the tub is clean. With a few easy steps, you make sure your tub stays clean and in good order.

Cleaning the Tub

    Cleaning a whirlpool tub is unlike cleaning a regular bathroom tub. Because of the delicate nature of the whirlpool, you will need to take special care of the sides and jets. To clean the sides of the tubs, make sure you use a soft cloth such as a terry cloth or cotton rag and a mild liquid bathroom cleaner. Make sure you check the labels on the cleaner as using an abrasive cleaner could scratch the tub. Use a toothbrush or cotton swab daily to make sure the outside of the jets remain clean.

Flushing the Jets

    The second (and more important) part of keeping your whirlpool tub clean is the flushing of the jet system. To make sure that you have done this (and gotten rid of all excess skin, bodily fluids, and bacteria which may be residing in the jets) follow the following process.

    Fill your tub with water, making sure that you cover the jets by at least 3 inches. Add a half a cup of bleach to facilitate the sterilization and two teaspoons of a low foaming dishwasher detergent. If you don't use low foaming the jets in the tub will make the tub overflow with bubbles. Once the bleach and detergent are in the tub, run the jets for 15 minutes to let the solution get in and out of the system. Completely drain the tub and refill with cold water to rinse the tub. Once the tub is filled with cold water, run the tub for another 15 minutes to make sure it clears all the leftover soap and bleach in the jets. Once this has been completed, drain the tub and let it dry. In order to maintain a clean and working tub, this should be done at least once a month (or more often for tubs that get more use).

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