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Add the Cleaning Agents

To the water add two tablespoons of powdered or liquid dishwasher detergent.

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Next, add one-half cup of liquidchlorine bleach.

Turn the jets on high for 15 minutes.

You will begin to see debris from the internal plumbing washing into the tub.

Materials and tools to clean a jetted tub

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Drain the Tub

Turn off the jets and drain the tub.

Use a sponge or microfiber cloth to wipe away any debris that is clinging to the tub.

Turn off the jets and drain the water from the tub.

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Clean the Jets

Place about one cup ofbaking sodain a small bowl or measuring cup.

Dip an old toothbrush or small bottle brush in the dry baking soda.

Use the brush to clean the interior surfaces of each jet.

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Wipe away any residue with a damp sponge, rinse the cover, and replace it.

Clean the Interior of the Tub

Sprinkle dry baking soda on the interior of the tub.

Baking soda is a gentle abrasive that will cut throughsoap scumand grime inside the tub without damaging the finish.

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Use a damp sponge or microfiber cloth to clean all of the interior surfaces.

Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe down the interior to prevent water-spotting.

To removetough stains, mix a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.

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Spread it on the surface and let it work for at least ten minutes.

Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away the paste and the offending residue.

Add two tablespoons of dishwasher powder and one-half cup of chlorine bleach.

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Let the jets run for at least 15 minutes.

Drain the tub and refill with cool water.

Let the jets run for an additional 15 minutes to flush out the cleaners and loosened debris.

Jetted tub refilled with water

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Dawn Dishwashing Liquid is an excellent clean but not for a jetted tub.

Using Dawn will create too many suds and make rinsing out the tub difficult.

Bleach mixing dangers.Washington State Department of Health.

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Jets being cleaned with old toothbrush and baking soda

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Damp sponge with baking soda to clean air-intake cover

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Dry baking soda sprinkled on tub interior for cleaning

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Dry microfiber cloth wiping down jetted tub after rinsing

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