I have an acrylic tub and surround, and years ago my daughter you something really abrasive and it Dulled down the tub. I used spray car wax And a microfibre cloth and it brought the sheen back
I never learned how to clean growing up and hate it. Now that I'm older and have my own home, I'm so glad I found your channel bc I was so embarrassed about not knowing basic cleaning things
Since I’m sure you have made most videos over the last 11 years, maybe you’d be okay with a recommendation! I’m a disabled person and I think it might be cool to make a video for people who have limited abilities or are elderly and can’t get low to clean certain things or easier tips for people like us! Just a suggestion 😊❤️❤️
THIS IS LONG, BUT MAY BE SUPER HELPFUL. I don’t know what your disability is, but…..a Swiffer pole can be your best friend, as it’s able to move in every direction possible. No bending. No reaching. 1) To clean mirrors, I put a microfiber cloth ( cheap ones from Amazon or the Dollar Tree. Absolutely no need to get expensive ones!) on the end of a Swiffer pole. I then spray the bathroom mirrors with Windex, and wipe it clean with the pole. No bending or reaching. I have found I don’t even need to wipe in any particular pattern to avoid streaking. 2) To make cleaning a bathtub or shower easier, start by making a little concoction in a spray bottle: 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 20 drops tea tree essential oil. After you use of tub/shower, spray it down with this mixture. No need to wipe or rinse. This will help soap scum from building up. When it comes time for your “real cleaning,” there are lots of DIYs out there, but I use traditional products, as I find they work best in most cases. Spray your whole tub area with “Fantastic.” Leave it for 10 minutes. Get a clean microfiber cloth and put it on the end of a Swiffer pole. Sound familiar? Either with a bit of a hot water running in the tub, or a bucket of hot water near by, wipe the whole thing down. Again, no bending or reaching. NOTE: If you have some areas with serious soap scum, and need more elbow grease, you can simply attach one of those thin, green cleaning pads (I forget the name!) with rubber bands to the Swiffer pole and go in with that first. Obviously if your disability is a respiratory issue, wear a mask or use more “green” products. Let me know if you need some more ideas. There are two channels here on YT, you may find helpful. GOOD LUCK!!
I have a tip . 1. You can take your cleaner and a sponge mop from the dollar store and its is supposed to be easy to clean high or low spaces . my mom told me this was her secret because she has vertigo
@@toscacobbien6991 I tore my ACL a couple of months ago and I got a scrub brush with a handle like broom to scrub everything and use a mop to wipe it all down. It works very well.
I've been using dish soap and baking soda for a few years now, thanks to you. I wish I could get all the money back that I spent on every bathroom product on the shelf trying to achieve what this recipe does. Nothing I've bought at the store has worked as well or as easily as dish soap and baking soda. Crazy.
Always: Baking soda w soap. After I scrub, I wait around 15min-30min. Sometimes, I splash vinegar before I rinse. I made a spray of vinegar, water and dish soap to use as a shower spray that I use almost daily and wipe after I take a shower: I use my towel after I dry myself!
I am a 36yo dude living in a solitary.... confinement. (Pun intended) I have bought stuff before to clean bathtub but i break my balls to wash it away. I just found this video and i had soda-bicarbonate hanging in my kitchen closet for eons, with everyday dish-soap, mixed it and cleaned bathtub. Guys, save your time, and money by using this video. This information is GOLD. Thank you, Melissa, you are great.
I've been doing this method for years! Not sure where I learned it. It's incredible and I won't clean a tub any other way now. I'm lazy so I just do it while I'm showering so I don't hurt my knees 😅 Easy peasy
My go to is my blue juice. For me, it works wayyy better than baking soda and dish soap. Blue juice is 2 oz dish soap, 4 oz bottled lemon juice, 5 oz white vinegar, 10 oz water. This is what I use for my general use cleaner.
I typically clean my tub with Dawn in a scrubbing "wand" that I keep in both tubs. I give my tub a quick scrubbing down a few times a week while I'm in the shower and clean the kid's tub right after they get out. Cleaning it several times a week keeps the soap scum away.
I think this is genius. I have been using Melissa’s recipe for many years, I keep a norwex bath mitt in my shower and will wipe it down several times a week but sometimes it just needs a bit more… I’ll be adding the scrubbing wand to my routine! Thank you for sharing!
I was getting ready to clean my bathroom and sat down to Instagram stroll. This popped up. So I tried it and I'm blown away with the results. I usually clean my tub quickly once a week after a bath, and once in a while with cleaning bubbles for a deep clean. This blows my usual deep clean out of the water for the time I saved and how amazing it turned out. And my asthma wasn't triggered from all the fumes. Thank you 💜
Oh my gosh! Just cleaned my tub after watching this. Now I have no excuse not to clean it more often. This was so easy (it hadn’t been cleaned in a while, 😬) I didn’t even have to scrub. I’m so happy to have found your channel.
I love watching your videos I have cleaned for the last six years in fact I just celebrated six years with my business and I absolutely love cleaning, I never even sit down on my own house I don’t know what it is but it’s very therapeutic to me ❤️❤️❤️
I always use scrubbing bubbles. But I just got a steam cleaner and cannot wait to try this out too! I do use your baking soda and multi purpose cleaner to clean my cabinets. Worked like a charm! Thank you
This is brilliant! I tried it today and finally have brand new sinks and tubs. I’ve tried everything before even scrubbing with a brush but this DIY easily cleared scum that was piled up in a few minutes. Thanks a mill!
I just tried this method with Palmolive dish soap and wintergreen essential oil and it smelled so nice while I was cleaning! Thank you so much for the inspiration and diy tips
For people that hate cleaning even more ( like me) I clean my bathub with a mop, the spin and rinse one, and to avoid soap scum never use a soap bar only liquid i never have soap scum in my tub since I made the switch. I buy the Walmart equate body wash two bottles for 5.97 and I love it!
I hate cleaning the toilet too! However, I have been doing a quick wipe with Clorox wipes or wipe down with Lysol general cleanser soaked paper towels and giving it a quick daily scrub almost everyday. I will be mixing up your DIY toilet bowl cleaner to use every morning. Today, it I was surprised how quick it was to give both of my bathrooms a more thorough clean! Listening to you bathroom cleaning videos helps motivate me too! Thank you!
Hi Melissa I just want to share my Idea I’ve very been very happy with. My hack is when there is the need to rinse a tight space, for instance under the rim of a bathroom sink or around the bathroom faucet I use an old Waterpik Water Flosser. I can control the pressure and angle of water flow. I find it most useful, also in tight spaces of other items. I use so many of your ideas and hacks nearly everyday. Thanks so much for sharing all that you do! You’re the best!!
I also been running my own business for 17 years and absolutely love my job. I use baking soda and Palmolive dish soap I even make a mixture of just water and few drops of Palmolive in a spray bottle and clean glass tables with and counter tops. I would test the baking soda first on a small area since it's abrasive and can scratch some finishes of bathtubs. Always test products before. Great tip 👍
Im trying this! When I get done cleaning fiberglass shower / tub, I use a automotive quick wax spray on everything except the bottom even though it's no slip embossed. Seems to keep it cleaner longer. If your a car guy or girl, it's kinda like the feeling you get seeing the car shine : ) ...no brushes, got it.
Now that I have been watching your videos I have started making my own DIY cleaners. I am so happy when I realize how much better the DIY cleaners work.
I cleaned my tub with dawn dishsoap last night because I was too tired to go buy tub cleaner and it worked soo quickly with hardly any effort!! I’m so happy to know this hack!
I cleaned a tub in a college house I lived in a couple years ago. It was actually pretty clean since I had great roommates, but the whole house is unlevel, so some water would sit on the bottom. I tried everything… decided to do your go to of baking soda and dish soap paste… it never fully worked… finally tried a dish sponge with that combo. PERFECT.
I spray the tub with a very diluted vinegar and dish soap solution, let it sit for 2 mins and brush/ scrub. It’s as effective if not more than the baking soda method.
You did a master class for Get organized HQ on how to clean your bathroom. I really LOVED it. Only difference between that class was that you told us about letting it sit and how important it was to give it time to work and that if it was to dry you need to soak it back down with the dawn vinegar spray. Also to just throw all microfiber rags in a center of the bathroom when we're done with them. To then use them now to hand mop the floor out.
I'm so glad that I found your channel! I live in CA where we are going through yet another drought. To do my part to preserve what little water we have, I've been using only biodegradable soaps and cleaning products. I like the idea of using baking soda, a biodegradable product, to boost my biodegradable dish soap's cleaning power. Thanks!
Thank you for your tips on baking soda! When we bought our very old house the white tub was so old it was yellow and rough feeling. I first sprayed with a can of Scrubbing Bubbles and let sit 10 minutes and then it washed down the drain with a scrubbing sponge and then immediately sprinkled the wet tub with Bon-Ami powder completely covering it and let it sit wet for 20 minutes. Then I scrubbed it with the abrasive side of a sponge. It got off all the yellow and the tub looked good enough not to need to replace it. For some reason these two products used in that particular order work so very well together, much better than separately. The Scrubbing Bubbles must soften the grime enough to allowed the Bon-Ami powder to get into it to remove it. Scrubbing Bubbles spray alone works fantastic on faucets- don't even need to scrub them really, just rinse and they shine!
Appreciate the easy recipe. Especially showing how to rinse and drying helps too remove any leftover product. I tied another one that had alot of a certain type of dish soap. It made the tub very slippery. Adding the backing soda helps stop that issue and actually gets the soap scum.
Clorox cleanup is my go to for the tub. I always squeegee the tile when I finish showering.My bathroom is spotless I have a problem people say. I like to live in a clean environment.
Love watching all your videos! Ive been subscribed for a while now. Love how simple ingredients go a long way! As a housekeeper for 10 years i love learning new techniques. Thank you!
I've been using this tub cleaner since your video a few yrs back. Best tub cleaner but I only put half the amount of dish soap. If I put the amount you use it takes too long to wash off.
Dawn and vinegar have always been my go-to for cleaning the tub. I keep it in a scrubbie tube and use it with each shower. But I must admit, I never dry the tub after I've rinsed.
Every since I saw how you clean a tub, I only use baking soda and Dawn dish liquid, sometimes vinegar before rinsing. Thank you. Because all those bleach and unnecessary cleaning chemicals were not needed.
My go to for easy quick bathroom cleaning is to keep a bottle of bar keepers friend and a spray bottle of window cleaner under my sink. Bar keepers on the porcelain stuff, window cleaner on the shiny stuff. Having said that, when I don’t have a bottle on hand, the dish soap and baking soda combination works wonders as well!
I love using a mix of vinegar and dish soap on my tub. Dawn power spray works well also. I've lived in my home for 4 years, the tub is still as white as the day I moved in.
That's also what I use. I spray it all over, wait about 20 minutes, then go back and scrub it off. My tub has a this non-skid textured bottom and it was really hard to clean until I started using that spray. I also use a Mr. Clean magic eraser. I haven' t tried Dawn power spray yet, but maybe I will next time.
I tried your recipe, added peppermint oil. I let it soak for 5 min and then was able to wipe away the soap scum with a microfiber cloth, no scrubbing needed. I was FLOORED. I am not exaggerating when I say you've changed my life, I've never been able to clean a tub so quickly and easily (and safely!) Before. Thank you so much, now I'm off to watch all your videos haha.
This absolutely works 👍🏽 this will sound gross but what I thought was rust and discolouration (I live in a very old building) was actually soap scum🤮 been trying to clean this tub for years and never managed. Melissa: I have a brand new tub thx to you ❤️
I use toilet bowl cleaner to clean my tub/shower (preferably Lysol Power). I used to use soft scrub with bleach, but it never got it clean enough after intense scrubbing. Just coat the dry tub with the toilet cleaner and let it sit for 15 minutes max. Before rinsing, gently scrub heavily soiled areas and then rinse. Leaves tub sparkling like new.
🍊 I think I will try the cleaning recipe with orange essential oil. I make mine with lavender or tea tree depending on why I am cleaning it. Drying the tub is a real key that helps keep it clean. I must confess that I did not dry surfaces after cleaning until I watched Clean My Space videos. but now it is a must esp. in the colder months becaue it lets the room stay warmer when drying! Thanks Melissa! Will get that new do a micro fiber colth soon as possible.
Baking soda and dish soap also works well for me when I clean my glass stove top. I also spray vinegar on top for lifting the scum then the baking soda helps scrub and polish it
This is pretty great, thanks for sharing. I will try this method on cleaning day this week. I also use baking soda, but I mix with vinegar for that same foaming effect. I let it sit for a little and use circular bristle brush to get into crevices, because my tub bottom is textured. Then I usually cover the area in soap and bleach and cover the whole area. It’s terrible for my lungs, but it’s been working so far hehe
I used to scrub the tub with exfoliating mitts from the dollar store. 😂 My mom has respiratory issues from cleaning with harsh chemicals so your mix sounds great!
Thanks for this recommendation. We had really really bad soap scum and it helped a lot…. There is still a little bit left, but I hate using chemicals if I don’t have to. How to figure out how to deal with wood floors.
Vileda Bath Magic Bathroom Mop. No bending over the tub with this. I also wrap a microfiber cloth around the head and use it for mopping tight areas behind the toilet and such.
Dawn dish soap and simple green, baking soda if heavy residue. In a pinch you can use the regular soap used in the shower and a white scrubber. I use only this in my own tub works great
I use a NEMO campshower to spray down the tub after since I don't have a hose and shower head to use. I use hostest boiling water as a pre-pre treatment to kill bacteria.
We were raised to clean the bathtub and surrounds with a cream ammonia cleaner every time we used the bath. It used to live on the side of the tub with a cellulose sponge that we used to clean the tub and hand basin with. We also always had a small cloth that we used to dry up with.
I use a variety of products, but I'm seeing some new stuff I want to try in the comments, also your diy method is legit the cheapest and so easy to make, so I might need to start using that to cut back on cost. ❤🤗
One thing I do to extend the time between bathtub/shower cleaning, is to use the spray wand to rinse down the walls, shower doors and tub before I get out. It really cuts down on the soap scum residue buildup.
That was a great video with great tips! Thank you you so much! Does anyone know how many hours after scrubbing the bath tub this way can we use this bath tub?
I use just straight baking soda. Fill the tub about 1/4 full hot water, pour in about 2 cups baking soda. Then use a non-scratching scrubbie (e.g. a white 3M pad) to scrub around the tub. Drain the tub, then fill 1/4 full again with water to rinse.
I typically use Method shower spray to clean my tub. If there is yellow-orange mildew then I mix baking soda with bleach to make a thick paste and spread it only on the mildew and leave it on for 30 minutes then scrub the area and it gets it clean and white again.
The DUO Microfiber Cleaning Cloth: www.makersclean.com/products/ultra-plush-cloth-2-pack
Is that dishwasher soap? Or dishwashing soap. I’ve never seen either of them in the container type you have, so I’m unsure. Thank you so much.
I have an acrylic tub and surround, and years ago my daughter you something really abrasive and it Dulled down the tub. I used spray car wax And a microfibre cloth and it brought the sheen back
Can you list the cleaning products you used. I only caught the baking soda but the other 2 ? And measurements to mix. Thanks.
I never learned how to clean growing up and hate it. Now that I'm older and have my own home, I'm so glad I found your channel bc I was so embarrassed about not knowing basic cleaning things
Me too! Big hugs to us ❤️
Can I ask how old you are? I’ve commented on this before. That young people don’t know how to clean. My son included.
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@@SamsterTheHamster TY My sons age. Glad you’re learning. He’s got a ways to go. 😉
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Since I’m sure you have made most videos over the last 11 years, maybe you’d be okay with a recommendation! I’m a disabled person and I think it might be cool to make a video for people who have limited abilities or are elderly and can’t get low to clean certain things or easier tips for people like us! Just a suggestion 😊❤️❤️
Your suggestion was great. After having knee issues and later a surgery I use a mop that's only for the tub. No more kneeling!
The swifter mops, I get the one from Dollar Tree, are also a great option.
THIS IS LONG, BUT MAY BE SUPER HELPFUL. I don’t know what your disability is, but…..a Swiffer pole can be your best friend, as it’s able to move in every direction possible. No bending. No reaching.
1) To clean mirrors, I put a microfiber cloth ( cheap ones from Amazon or the Dollar Tree. Absolutely no need to get expensive ones!) on the end of a Swiffer pole. I then spray the bathroom mirrors with Windex, and wipe it clean with the pole. No bending or reaching. I have found I don’t even need to wipe in any particular pattern to avoid streaking.
2) To make cleaning a bathtub or shower easier, start by making a little concoction in a spray bottle: 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 20 drops tea tree essential oil. After you use of tub/shower, spray it down with this mixture. No need to wipe or rinse. This will help soap scum from building up.
When it comes time for your “real cleaning,” there are lots of DIYs out there, but I use traditional products, as I find they work best in most cases. Spray your whole tub area with “Fantastic.” Leave it for 10 minutes. Get a clean microfiber cloth and put it on the end of a Swiffer pole. Sound familiar? Either with a bit of a hot water running in the tub, or a bucket of hot water near by, wipe the whole thing down.
Again, no bending or reaching.
NOTE: If you have some areas with serious soap scum, and need more elbow grease, you can simply attach one of those thin, green cleaning pads (I forget the name!) with rubber bands to the Swiffer pole and go in with that first.
Obviously if your disability is a respiratory issue, wear a mask or use more “green” products.
Let me know if you need some more ideas. There are two channels here on YT, you may find helpful. GOOD LUCK!!
I have a tip .
1. You can take your cleaner and a sponge mop from the dollar store and its is supposed to be easy to clean high or low spaces . my mom told me this was her secret because she has vertigo
@@toscacobbien6991 I tore my ACL a couple of months ago and I got a scrub brush with a handle like broom to scrub everything and use a mop to wipe it all down. It works very well.
I've been using dish soap and baking soda for a few years now, thanks to you. I wish I could get all the money back that I spent on every bathroom product on the shelf trying to achieve what this recipe does. Nothing I've bought at the store has worked as well or as easily as dish soap and baking soda. Crazy.
I was just about to do a bathroom deep clean. This video couldn’t have come at a better time. Let’s do this! Thanks Melissa and Chad!
Go get it Diana! ❤
Same here !!! Ok let’s go !! 💪
@@jillpolino6273 yes!!! 🙌🏼
@@cleanmyspace so, and type of powder dishwasher detergent? You weren't specific & didn't mention the ingredients used in the description.
Always: Baking soda w soap. After I scrub, I wait around 15min-30min. Sometimes, I splash vinegar before I rinse. I made a spray of vinegar, water and dish soap to use as a shower spray that I use almost daily and wipe after I take a shower: I use my towel after I dry myself!
*baking soda w DISH soap
Thanks, I'll have to try this! Also, just throwing it out there, a watering can works really well for rinsing a tub and/or shower.
oooh, good idea!
Genius!
Great idea. I use a bucket.
What a good idea!!!! Thank you!!!!
I am a 36yo dude living in a solitary.... confinement. (Pun intended) I have bought stuff before to clean bathtub but i break my balls to wash it away. I just found this video and i had soda-bicarbonate hanging in my kitchen closet for eons, with everyday dish-soap, mixed it and cleaned bathtub.
Guys, save your time, and money by using this video. This information is GOLD.
Thank you, Melissa, you are great.
Buy the book it’s a game changer
I've been doing this method for years! Not sure where I learned it. It's incredible and I won't clean a tub any other way now. I'm lazy so I just do it while I'm showering so I don't hurt my knees 😅 Easy peasy
My go to is my blue juice. For me, it works wayyy better than baking soda and dish soap. Blue juice is 2 oz dish soap, 4 oz bottled lemon juice, 5 oz white vinegar, 10 oz water. This is what I use for my general use cleaner.
I will try that. Thank you and God bless 🙏
Vinegar is alkaline. Baking soda is acidic pretty sure mixed together your just cleaning with salt...dishsoap and baking soda together is better
I said that backwards btw
@@Kittyheavenwith21cats the other commenter didn't say she mixed baking soda and vinegar, although many people do and you are absolutely correct
@@melissa2807 oh your right somehow I was seeing things aka baking soda..lol
I typically clean my tub with Dawn in a scrubbing "wand" that I keep in both tubs. I give my tub a quick scrubbing down a few times a week while I'm in the shower and clean the kid's tub right after they get out. Cleaning it several times a week keeps the soap scum away.
Yay to my fellow Dish Soap Diva!
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I clean with Dawn as well.. will now try the baking soda with the Dawn.
I think this is genius. I have been using Melissa’s recipe for many years, I keep a norwex bath mitt in my shower and will wipe it down several times a week but sometimes it just needs a bit more… I’ll be adding the scrubbing wand to my routine! Thank you for sharing!
Yup gotta love that dawn. I wash my tub several times a week it never gets a chance to get too dirty
As a breast cancer patient I can’t bend over or reach like that. I wish I could!
I was getting ready to clean my bathroom and sat down to Instagram stroll. This popped up. So I tried it and I'm blown away with the results. I usually clean my tub quickly once a week after a bath, and once in a while with cleaning bubbles for a deep clean. This blows my usual deep clean out of the water for the time I saved and how amazing it turned out. And my asthma wasn't triggered from all the fumes. Thank you 💜
I might need to try this
Oh my gosh! Just cleaned my tub after watching this. Now I have no excuse not to clean it more often. This was so easy (it hadn’t been cleaned in a while, 😬) I didn’t even have to scrub. I’m so happy to have found your channel.
I love watching your videos I have cleaned for the last six years in fact I just celebrated six years with my business and I absolutely love cleaning, I never even sit down on my own house I don’t know what it is but it’s very therapeutic to me ❤️❤️❤️
I always use scrubbing bubbles. But I just got a steam cleaner and cannot wait to try this out too! I do use your baking soda and multi purpose cleaner to clean my cabinets. Worked like a charm! Thank you
This is brilliant! I tried it today and finally have brand new sinks and tubs. I’ve tried everything before even scrubbing with a brush but this DIY easily cleared scum that was piled up in a few minutes. Thanks a mill!
I just tried it- my old tub is sparkly clean! A great tip, thank you Melissa.
I just tried this method with Palmolive dish soap and wintergreen essential oil and it smelled so nice while I was cleaning! Thank you so much for the inspiration and diy tips
Our acrylic tub is the bane of my existence. It dulled quickly and stains easily. I’ll try this out and see if it helps. Thank you!
For people that hate cleaning even more ( like me) I clean my bathub with a mop, the spin and rinse one, and to avoid soap scum never use a soap bar only liquid i never have soap scum in my tub since I made the switch. I buy the Walmart equate body wash two bottles for 5.97 and I love it!
Very interesting techniques!
Great tips Regina
I’m disabled and this would be so good for me! Thank you for sharing!!
I do the same, never use bar soap.
This worked so well, I am honestly shaken! Thank you so much!!!! No stinky, chemical cleaners either!
WOW!! It WORKS! Just tried it and my bathroom is sparkly once again! Thank you so much!
I hate cleaning the toilet too!
However, I have been doing a quick wipe with Clorox wipes or wipe down with Lysol general cleanser soaked paper towels and giving it a quick daily scrub almost everyday. I will be mixing up your DIY toilet bowl cleaner to use every morning.
Today, it I was surprised how quick it was to give both of my bathrooms a more thorough clean! Listening to you bathroom cleaning videos helps motivate me too! Thank you!
Hi Melissa I just want to share my Idea I’ve very been very happy with. My hack is when there is the need to rinse a tight space, for instance under the rim of a bathroom sink or around the bathroom faucet I use an old Waterpik Water Flosser. I can control the pressure and angle of water flow. I find it most useful, also in tight spaces of other items. I use so many of your ideas and hacks nearly everyday. Thanks so much for sharing all that you do! You’re the best!!
Watching this video while it is slow at work at Wegmans. I am learning a lot in my downtime! Thank you 😊
I also been running my own business for 17 years and absolutely love my job. I use baking soda and Palmolive dish soap I even make a mixture of just water and few drops of Palmolive in a spray bottle and clean glass tables with and counter tops. I would test the baking soda first on a small area since it's abrasive and can scratch some finishes of bathtubs. Always test products before. Great tip 👍
Im trying this! When I get done cleaning fiberglass shower / tub, I use a automotive quick wax spray on everything except the bottom even though it's no slip embossed. Seems to keep it cleaner longer. If your a car guy or girl, it's kinda like the feeling you get seeing the car shine : ) ...no brushes, got it.
Thanks for watching Brad!
My hubby waxes our tub too, lol
@@bethmathews8465 We need our Carnuba fix ! Lol
@@bradmcewen Lol... so true... he waxes the kitchen sink too.... 😁
Fiberglass. Is it that cheapo hard plastic like I Have? The lip of the tub is wide. It's ridiculous. Water gets on the floor easily. 😡😡😡
I love the power paste!! It's gentle, nothing harsh but does a great job. Thanks so much, Melissa!
Now that I have been watching your videos I have started making my own DIY cleaners. I am so happy when I realize how much better the DIY cleaners work.
I cleaned my tub with dawn dishsoap last night because I was too tired to go buy tub cleaner and it worked soo quickly with hardly any effort!! I’m so happy to know this hack!
I cleaned a tub in a college house I lived in a couple years ago. It was actually pretty clean since I had great roommates, but the whole house is unlevel, so some water would sit on the bottom. I tried everything… decided to do your go to of baking soda and dish soap paste… it never fully worked… finally tried a dish sponge with that combo. PERFECT.
I spray the tub with a very diluted vinegar and dish soap solution, let it sit for 2 mins and brush/ scrub. It’s as effective if not more than the baking soda method.
I'm amazed that didn't scratch the tube! I rent my home and would like to try this and it, of course, has a fiberglass tube.
You did a master class for Get organized HQ on how to clean your bathroom. I really LOVED it. Only difference between that class was that you told us about letting it sit and how important it was to give it time to work and that if it was to dry you need to soak it back down with the dawn vinegar spray. Also to just throw all microfiber rags in a center of the bathroom when we're done with them. To then use them now to hand mop the floor out.
I have an acrylic tub and the producer said to only use dish soap to clean and a microfiber cloth. it works great
I'm so glad that I found your channel! I live in CA where we are going through yet another drought. To do my part to preserve what little water we have, I've been using only biodegradable soaps and cleaning products. I like the idea of using baking soda, a biodegradable product, to boost my biodegradable dish soap's cleaning power. Thanks!
Thank you for your tips on baking soda! When we bought our very old house the white tub was so old it was yellow and rough feeling. I first sprayed with a can of Scrubbing Bubbles and let sit 10 minutes and then it washed down the drain with a scrubbing sponge and then immediately sprinkled the wet tub with Bon-Ami powder completely covering it and let it sit wet for 20 minutes. Then I scrubbed it with the abrasive side of a sponge. It got off all the yellow and the tub looked good enough not to need to replace it. For some reason these two products used in that particular order work so very well together, much better than separately. The Scrubbing Bubbles must soften the grime enough to allowed the Bon-Ami powder to get into it to remove it. Scrubbing Bubbles spray alone works fantastic on faucets- don't even need to scrub them really, just rinse and they shine!
Appreciate the easy recipe. Especially showing how to rinse and drying helps too remove any leftover product. I tied another one that had alot of a certain type of dish soap. It made the tub very slippery. Adding the backing soda helps stop that issue and actually gets the soap scum.
Dish soap is sooooo good. I think soap is great because it attaches itself to water but also attracts itself to grease so it's a win-win molecularly
Clorox cleanup is my go to for the tub. I always squeegee the tile when I finish showering.My bathroom is spotless I have a problem people say. I like to live in a clean environment.
Love watching all your videos! Ive been subscribed for a while now. Love how simple ingredients go a long way! As a housekeeper for 10 years i love learning new techniques. Thank you!
I've been using this tub cleaner since your video a few yrs back. Best tub cleaner but I only put half the amount of dish soap. If I put the amount you use it takes too long to wash off.
Love, love love the addition of the oil, smells so much better! Thank you so much. This really works
Dawn and vinegar have always been my go-to for cleaning the tub. I keep it in a scrubbie tube and use it with each shower. But I must admit, I never dry the tub after I've rinsed.
Every since I saw how you clean a tub, I only use baking soda and Dawn dish liquid, sometimes vinegar before rinsing. Thank you. Because all those bleach and unnecessary cleaning chemicals were not needed.
Vinegar is more effective in cleaning a tub. Baking soda is not necessary.
My go to for easy quick bathroom cleaning is to keep a bottle of bar keepers friend and a spray bottle of window cleaner under my sink. Bar keepers on the porcelain stuff, window cleaner on the shiny stuff. Having said that, when I don’t have a bottle on hand, the dish soap and baking soda combination works wonders as well!
I usually use one of your other homemade products to clean my shower and tub. 1/2 dawn and 1/2 white vinegar mixed in a spray bottle.
Good timing I was about to clean my bathroom. Thank You for this video Melissa and Chad now I can go clean my tub.☺️👍
Thanks for this video !!! Can we use with acrylic bathtub ??
I love using a mix of vinegar and dish soap on my tub. Dawn power spray works well also. I've lived in my home for 4 years, the tub is still as white as the day I moved in.
I might need to start buying dawn power spray, I know their regular dish soap is the bomb.
That's also what I use. I spray it all over, wait about 20 minutes, then go back and scrub it off. My tub has a this non-skid textured bottom and it was really hard to clean until I started using that spray. I also use a Mr. Clean magic eraser. I haven' t tried Dawn power spray yet, but maybe I will next time.
I tried your recipe, added peppermint oil. I let it soak for 5 min and then was able to wipe away the soap scum with a microfiber cloth, no scrubbing needed. I was FLOORED. I am not exaggerating when I say you've changed my life, I've never been able to clean a tub so quickly and easily (and safely!) Before. Thank you so much, now I'm off to watch all your videos haha.
You talk so articulately and I LOVE it!
Just tried this for the first time on my infrequently scrubbed enamel tub - AMAZING!
I'll have to try this! I usually use scrubbing bubbles but I'm trying to use more all natural, non toxic products 🙂
I bought a long handled spin scrubber to clean the tub...BEST THING EVER!!
I’ve always just used comet the green cans it’s what I grew up using for sinks and tubs but I’m interested in learning new techniques
This absolutely works 👍🏽 this will sound gross but what I thought was rust and discolouration (I live in a very old building) was actually soap scum🤮 been trying to clean this tub for years and never managed. Melissa: I have a brand new tub thx to you ❤️
Great video. My tub is always a challenge. I will try your method. I love microfiber towels they are so, so good!!
Barkeeper's Friend is my go to. Great stuff.
I use toilet bowl cleaner to clean my tub/shower (preferably Lysol Power). I used to use soft scrub with bleach, but it never got it clean enough after intense scrubbing. Just coat the dry tub with the toilet cleaner and let it sit for 15 minutes max. Before rinsing, gently scrub heavily soiled areas and then rinse. Leaves tub sparkling like new.
Q. Can you demo how to clean different kinds of tubs, ie. Porcelain, Ceramic? Thank you!
I got this off your web site about a year ago and it works great! I like to add eucalyptus oil.
I love your recipe for Tub cleaner. since I saw it I been using it and is the one that works best for me. Thank you
Can the DIY tub cleaner be made ahead if time and what's the recommended max storage time to keep to still be effective?
Amazing! thanks Melissa and Chad! it would be very interesting to have a video explaining the different types of gloves for cleaning
And brands/ where she buys the gloves.
Welp! I finally tried this and it is INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you!
Great to hear!
I have watching this channel for a while now, and I am grateful for it !
Thank you for being here Edwin!
Bon Ami has always worked awesome for me without all the harsh chemicals
🍊 I think I will try the cleaning recipe with orange essential oil. I make mine with lavender or tea tree depending on why I am cleaning it. Drying the tub is a real key that helps keep it clean. I must confess that I did not dry surfaces after cleaning until I watched Clean My Space videos. but now it is a must esp. in the colder months becaue it lets the room stay warmer when drying! Thanks Melissa! Will get that new do a micro fiber colth soon as possible.
Thank you, will try! Can use this formula for outside cleaning like planters, walls, fridges and wheels.
Baking soda and dish soap also works well for me when I clean my glass stove top. I also spray vinegar on top for lifting the scum then the baking soda helps scrub and polish it
This is pretty great, thanks for sharing. I will try this method on cleaning day this week. I also use baking soda, but I mix with vinegar for that same foaming effect. I let it sit for a little and use circular bristle brush to get into crevices, because my tub bottom is textured. Then I usually cover the area in soap and bleach and cover the whole area. It’s terrible for my lungs, but it’s been working so far hehe
Girl I been wondering how to clean a tub with no shower.. I didn't even know they made them. Thanks so much!
I also just use dish soap and baking soda. Works great!
Barkeepers Friend. My favorite for so many things
I love your recipes for cleaning, thanks Melissa!
I always watch your videos to get motivation and it works all the time :) thank you ! Greetings from Australia:)
I used to scrub the tub with exfoliating mitts from the dollar store. 😂
My mom has respiratory issues from cleaning with harsh chemicals so your mix sounds great!
Interesting! Totally going to try this!
Thanks for this recommendation. We had really really bad soap scum and it helped a lot…. There is still a little bit left, but I hate using chemicals if I don’t have to. How to figure out how to deal with wood floors.
Vileda Bath Magic Bathroom Mop. No bending over the tub with this. I also wrap a microfiber cloth around the head and use it for mopping tight areas behind the toilet and such.
Is this good for acrylic tubs??
Dawn dish soap and simple green, baking soda if heavy residue. In a pinch you can use the regular soap used in the shower and a white scrubber. I use only this in my own tub works great
I clean the tub with a mixture of Dawn and vinegar! Works like a charm. Spray and let it soak then rinse, works like a charm!
I use a NEMO campshower to spray down the tub after since I don't have a hose and shower head to use. I use hostest boiling water as a pre-pre treatment to kill bacteria.
You have saved me a bundle in cleaning supplies.
I just received your book, Clean my space! Love your videos! I always like using simply ingredients to clean with, thanks for the recipes and tips
We were raised to clean the bathtub and surrounds with a cream ammonia cleaner every time we used the bath. It used to live on the side of the tub with a cellulose sponge that we used to clean the tub and hand basin with. We also always had a small cloth that we used to dry up with.
I’ve been using this recipe for many years. Love it, safe and works really well!
The new dawn spray works wonderful with no scrubbing
I use a variety of products, but I'm seeing some new stuff I want to try in the comments, also your diy method is legit the cheapest and so easy to make, so I might need to start using that to cut back on cost. ❤🤗
One thing I do to extend the time between bathtub/shower cleaning, is to use the spray wand to rinse down the walls, shower doors and tub before I get out. It really cuts down on the soap scum residue buildup.
I been using CLR for years. Look forward to try this.
I use Ajax and a broom from the Dollar Tree since I can’t bend very well. It’s quick and easy.
I add more alcohol to dish soap. Once that is rinsed through, I spot spray any mold as we have stone walls. I let it evaporate and dry. Then rinse.
Love your homemade solutions! I will definitely try it!
I switched up the essential oil for combat petitgrain (kaffir lime leaf and twig) which turned out nicely
Thanks for sharing. I thought I was good at cleaning my tub but I will be trying these tips next time I clean my tub. New subbie.
That was a great video with great tips! Thank you you so much! Does anyone know how many hours after scrubbing the bath tub this way can we use this bath tub?
Love watching and learning ❤
I use just straight baking soda. Fill the tub about 1/4 full hot water, pour in about 2 cups baking soda. Then use a non-scratching scrubbie (e.g. a white 3M pad) to scrub around the tub. Drain the tub, then fill 1/4 full again with water to rinse.
I typically use Method shower spray to clean my tub. If there is yellow-orange mildew then I mix baking soda with bleach to make a thick paste and spread it only on the mildew and leave it on for 30 minutes then scrub the area and it gets it clean and white again.