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Whirlpool tubs are a fabulous way to relax and soak away your troubles, but if they aren’t cleaned regularly it can lead to poor performance. Worse yet, they can breed bacteria that can make your family sick. As long as you remember to do it regularly, you can keep your tub clean, safe, and running like new.

Flush Your Tub to Prevent Build-Up

Experts recommend that at least once a week, you fill your whirlpool tub with clear, cold water, making sure to cover the highest jet and let the jets run for ten to fifteen minutes. This will help keep the system running smoothly. It can be hard to remember to do, and it may seem like a waste of water, but keeping your tub flushed will save you down the line by preventing costly repairs.

Remember not to overuse products when bathing. With the jets moving the water, large amounts of bubble bath or bath salts aren’t necessary. If you are unsure of how much product to use, measure! With most bubble bath, two tablespoons are sufficient to create all the bubbles you need. For bath salts or bath oil, usually one tablespoon is enough. Also make sure that you don’t use gritty products such as exfoliants or scrubs in the shower. When the grains of products like these are forced through the jets, they can clump together, forming clogs.

Repairs to your whirlpool tub can be expensive, so prevent problems before they start with this simple method to keep the jets of your whirlpool tub clear.

Begin by filling the tub with hot water, making sure to cover all the jets. Add two tablespoons dishwasher liquid, such as Cascade, and half a cup of bleach. Turn the whirlpool on high and run it for at least fifteen minutes. Then drain fully and refill with clear, cold water. Run the tub for another fifteen minutes and drain completely.

Follow this procedure about every 3 months (or more often if you are frequently using your whirlpool) and your whirlpool jets should stay clean.