As of: February 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m
By: Andrea Stettner
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A sparkling clean bathtub ensures perfect bathing pleasure.
No chemicals are needed – buttermilk makes the tub shine again.
A nice, warm bath is a must on cold days to really relax.
But limescale, dirt and other residues can really spoil your bathing experience.
So that we feel comfortable in the bathtub, it should be really clean.
However, you don't need expensive bathroom cleaners.
Home remedies can also make the bathtub shine again - such as vinegar and buttermilk.
Cleaning the bathtub with buttermilk: step-by-step instructions
A lot of limescale often collects on bathtubs and fittings.
Buttermilk is said to provide new shine.
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Buttermilk is one of the real insider tips from grandma's time for polishing the bathtub to a high shine again.
To do this, first clean the bathtub thoroughly, for example with vinegar, and then give the bathtub a shiny finish with buttermilk.
That's how it works:
Pour a glass of white vinegar into a spray bottle with two tablespoons of salt.
Then spread the vinegar solution evenly over the surface of the bathtub.
Then scrub the tub with a sponge.
If there is stubborn dirt, leave it on for a longer period of time.
Rinse the bathtub thoroughly with clean water to remove any residue and dry the surface with a clean cloth.
After cleaning, buttermilk makes the white color of the bathtub and its fittings shine again: First, close the bathtub drain with a stopper.
Then pour the buttermilk into the tub and spread it over the entire surface with a soft cloth.
Leave the buttermilk to work for about thirty minutes, then rinse and wipe off.
Complete!
The water in the bathtub no longer drains properly?
Home remedies for a clogged drain can also help here.
Other home remedies for cleaning the bathtub
In addition to buttermilk, there are other home remedies that can be used to thoroughly clean the bathtub.
Baking soda can be mixed with water to form a paste and applied to dirty areas in the bathtub.
This paste works particularly well against stubborn deposits.
Or you can sprinkle some washing powder into the bathtub and mix it with warm water.
The resulting cleaning solution removes even stubborn dirt effortlessly.
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Alternatively, dissolve a dishwasher tablet in warm water, apply it to the surface of the bathtub and leave it to work for about an hour.
Then simply rinse – done!
The dishwasher tablet makes the bathtub shine again.
Other surfaces can also be wonderfully cleaned with dishwasher tabs, such as a calcified shower head or yellowed toilet seats.
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