How to Clean A Jetted Tub the Right Way

Start by taking a damp sponge and giving your tub’s surface a quick once-over. Wiping away surface dirt or debris will prevent it from being circulated through the jets during the cleaning process, allowing you to get a deeper clean.

Fill your tub with cool or lukewarm water, about two inches above the top of the jets. Run the jets for 10 to 15 minutes to loosen any debris from the jet system. Drain the tub once you’re done.

Now it’s time to really get the gunk out of the jets. Close the air induction valves (unless instructed otherwise by the manufacturer’s instructions). Closing the valves will circulate the water only through the tub’s internal plumbing, allowing for a deeper clean. Fill the tub to about two inches over the top of the jets with hot water. Add in the appropriate cleanser.

• For routine cleaning, use two cups of white vinegar.

• For a deep clean, skip the vinegar and use two tablespoons of powdered dishwasher detergent (not liquid dish soap, as it will create too much foam) and ½ cup of bleach. Note that some manufacturers discourage the use of bleach as it may cause rubber gaskets to become brittle; follow the instructions in your owner’s manual.

Turn on the jets and run the tub for 15 minutes. Drain the tub after 15 minutes and reopen the air induction valves.

Once the tub has drained, make a paste of baking soda and water and gently scrub the surface of the tub with it. This will help to remove any residue from cleaning the jets, as well as lift any remaining surface dirt or dinginess. Pay special attention to any areas with stubborn stains by buffing the baking soda paste on those spots until they lift.

Using a toothbrush, or small scrub brush, and the baking soda paste, scrub the jets themselves. Make sure to reposition the jets if they’re adjustable so that you scrub the entire surface. Don’t forget to scrub the jets’ housing and the air intake valve as well. Rinse the remaining baking soda residue from the tub and jets.

Fill the tub one more time with warm or hot water and no additional cleanser. Run the tub for 15 minutes to remove any residue. Drain when done. Wipe the tub dry with a microfiber cloth and get ready for a relaxing soak in your newly cleaned tub!