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The fastest way to clean your bath

And the one mistake you're making... - by Jane Pine
  • 06 Jul 2018

Whether you’re dealing with messy bath bombs or muddy kids, there is a better way to clean your bath tub.

Most of us use a spray cleaner on the bath, but make the mistake of wiping it down straight away.

A spray cleaner needs more time to do its job properly.

Next time you’re cleaning the bath, spray the tub and leave it to work its magic. Then go and make a cup of tea or move on to another cleaning job.

Cleaning a bath tub
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When you come back, use a nylon bristle brush to remove stains, or use a limescale cleaner around taps and drain holes.

If you’re dealing with a bath bomb mess, a spray cleaner isn’t going to cut it. Instead, fill the bath with warm water and add a couple of tablespoons of biological washing powder. Leave to soak overnight then rinse well in the morning. It should be sparkling clean.

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Jane Pine
Jane Pine is a digital content editor and has worked in magazines for over 20 years. She's a diehard DIY fan and can't go past a good Ikea hack.

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