If you have a lot of hair and debris in your tub, it’s best to wipe it away with a paper towel before you rinse the tub using your shower head. Otherwise, you may accidentally clog up your drain. If your drain does get clogged, you’ll also need to clean it in addition to the rest of your bathtub.

Cut a grapefruit in half. Cover the open half with salt. [2] X Research source Sprinkle salt on the wet tub. [3] X Research source Scrub the tub with the grapefruit, releasing juice as you go. You may need to switch to another half to scrub away all the grime in your bathtub. You may even need more than one grapefruit. [4] X Research source Rinse away any salt and pulp. [5] X Research source

Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of Castile soap and a few drops of peppermint or tea tree essential oil. [7] X Research source Use the mixture on a sponge to scrub down your tub. It works especially well on soap scum. Rinse it away when your tub is clean. [8] X Research source

In a clean spray bottle, add 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water. Shake vigorously. [10] X Research source Spray it on your tub. Use a sponge to scrub it down. Rinse away the vinegar. [11] X Research source

If your bathtub is very dirty or stained, apply the paste onto the affected areas, then spritz over it with white vinegar. Allow the baking soda and vinegar to set on the stain for 10-15 minutes, then scrub with a sponge. Finally, rinse away the baking soda and vinegar. This should remove the stains.

Dust the stain with borax. Cut a lemon in half, and rub it on the stain. Let it stand for at least 15 minutes. Wash it away. [14] X Research source

Use the shower to sprinkle the tub with warm water, washing away any dirt. Wipe off the water with a towel or sponge. [16] X Research source

Hair and debris may clog your bathtub drain, so you may want to remove most of it from your tub using a paper towel. Then, rinse your tub with your shower stream.

Magic Erasers or similar products can be perfect for acrylic bathtubs which scratch easily. Magic erasers are relatively inexpensive and can be bought from local hardware stores or supermarkets. All you need to do to use one is wet the eraser, scrub the tub, and rinse well afterwards.

For hard to reach places, try scrubbing using an old toothbrush and one of the aforementioned cleaning products.

To use, apply the product to the tub and walls. Leave it on for 3 minutes. Wash away the product. [24] X Research source

If you don’t want to use bleach, a product like Scrubbing Bubbles, Kaboom, or Lysol Bathroom Cleaner will work great. Alternatively, you can combine white vinegar and water to make your own cleaning solution. Small and mid-sized grout brushes are a great option for cleaning your grout. You can find different sizes of these brushes where you buy cleaning supplies. Make sure the cleaner you used previously is compatible with bleach before applying this solution. For instance, neither vinegar nor ammonia should be mixed with bleach. [26] X Research source

Use a penetrating sealer. These coat the grout but still allow moisture to escape. The grout won’t crack as much with this type of sealer. [29] X Research source Clear out everything that could block the grout. You want to have access to it to apply the sealer. [30] X Research source Clean off the grout. If it’s discolored, apply the bleach as described above. Let it dry. [31] X Research source Ensure the room is ventilated. Open a window. Keep the bathroom door open. Run a fan. Do what you need to do to create good airflow. [32] X Research source Apply the sealer with an applicator brush or sponge. Put some sealer on the applicator, and work it into the grout. Only do a small area, so you can keep track of what you’ve done. [33] X Research source In about 10 minutes, wipe off any excess. You need to remove the excess sealer from the tile and grout. The sealer should have soaked in during this time. [34] X Research source