As much as I enjoy unwinding in the bath after a long day, I find cleaning my bathtub a lot less relaxing. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a bathtub cleaning trick that makes this particular chore a lot easier!

You only need a broom and some dish soap to do it (although if your tub is seriously grimy, I’d recommend upgrading to my two-ingredient tub and shower cleaner). Ready to see how this trick works?
How To Clean Your Bathtub With A Broom

You’ll need:
*I recommend using a new broom for this purpose because a dirty broom won’t get you very far! Pick up the cheapest one you can find and reserve it for cleaning your tub.
Directions:

Step 1 – Add Soap
Grab a bottle of dish soap and squirt some onto the bottom and sides of your bathtub.

Step 2 – Scrub With The Broom
Get the broom slightly wet, then use it to scrub the soap around the tub. The scrubbing action of the bristles and the grease-cutting action of the dish soap will break up any soap scum, mildew, and other residues that may have built up in your bathtub.

Step 3 – Rinse The Tub Clean
Finally, grab a cup, bucket, or your shower wand (if you have one), and use it to rinse all of the soap and loosened grime down the drain. Then stand back and admire your clean, shiny bathtub!

Less Bending & Reaching = Less Pain!
While anyone can use this cleaning trick to get their tub clean in a flash, it can be especially beneficial for people with limited mobility. Using a long-handled broom to scrub your bathtub eliminates the need to bend, stretch, or kneel to get at those hard-to-reach spots, making it a lot less painful!

So if you or someone you love has limited mobility due to arthritis, injuries, age, or any other mobility-restricting condition, make sure they know about this tip! After all, you shouldn’t have to endure discomfort or soreness just to keep your tub clean.

BONUS: 2 More Bathtub Cleaning Tips
Tip #1 – Use Baking Soda To Erase Stubborn Stains
Can’t seem to get rid of a particularly stubborn stain? Take a handful of baking soda and add enough water to create a paste, then apply the baking soda paste to the stain.
Let it sit for a few hours to dry, then wipe up the paste and try scrubbing the stain again. You’ll be able to erase it much more easily!
Tip #2 – Wipe Out Your Tub Frequently
About once a week, take a few seconds after getting out of the bath to wipe down your tub with a microfiber cloth. The cloth will pick up lingering water and soap residue and keep your bathtub cleaner over time.
What’s your best cleaning trick for bathtubs and showers?