How to Clean Bathtub Jets

What You'll Need

• Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
• White vinegar or bleach
• Baking soda
• Old toothbrush

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Fill the tub above the jets

   Fill the bathtub with hot water until the water level is 2-3 inches above the highest jet. Hot water loosens buildup.

2. 2

   Add cleaning agents

   Add 2 tablespoons of dish soap and 1 cup of white vinegar (or half cup of bleach -- never both). Stir gently.

3. 3

   Run the jets for 15-20 minutes

   Turn on the jets and let them run for 15-20 minutes. The circulation pushes the cleaning solution through the internal plumbing.

4. 4

   Drain and refill with cold water

   Drain the tub, refill with cold clean water, and run the jets for another 10 minutes to flush out loosened debris.

5. 5

   Scrub the jet nozzles

   Use an old toothbrush to clean around each jet nozzle opening where residue collects. Drain and wipe the tub clean.

Pro Tips

• TIPClean jetted tub plumbing monthly if you use it regularly -- biofilm builds up inside the lines and harbors bacteria.
• TIPRun the jets with a cup of bleach monthly even if you do not deep clean, to prevent bacterial growth in the lines.
• TIPAfter every use, run the jets for 2 minutes in clean water to flush out soap and body oils.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XMixing bleach and vinegar, which creates toxic chlorine gas. Use one or the other, never both.
• XIgnoring jet cleaning for months, which allows biofilm and mold to build up inside the plumbing lines.
• XUsing bath oils and bubble bath frequently without cleaning, which accelerates buildup inside the jet lines.

Frequently Asked Questions