How to Remove Black Flaking in a Jetted Bathtub
Don't use bleach.,Fill the jetted tub up with warm water 1" about the highest jet ,Add a non toxic bio cleaner to the water per the instructions on the cleaning product label, normally it is 1 teaspoon or 1 capful, depending upon the bio cleaner...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Don't use bleach.
First things first, we don't use bleach because over time it will breakdown gaskets, bushings, etc.
We also won't use any dishwashing detergent since it will put a coating layer on the flaking we are trying to remove. -
Step 2: Fill the jetted tub up with warm water 1" about the highest jet
,, This allows the bio cleaner to scrape off the gunk (flakes) that are solidified on the pipe and jet walls.
Bio Cleaners use special properties that are ecological, green and non toxic and have the capability to eradicate bacteria, algae, mold, mildew, dead skin, soaps, and other gunk in the piping and remove them to the sides of the tub. , You will have to add more bio cleaner in as well. , -
Step 3: Add a non toxic bio cleaner to the water per the instructions on the cleaning product label
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Step 4: normally it is 1 teaspoon or 1 capful
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Step 5: depending upon the bio cleaner
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Step 6: Run the jets
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Step 7: turn off the air valve if you have one
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Step 8: on high for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 9: When you have completed the 10-15 cleaning cycle
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Step 10: remove 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water
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Step 11: clean the "ring around the tub"
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Step 12: refill with 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water and repeat the process.
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Step 13: To maintain a clean jetted tub
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Step 14: you really need to clean it once a week
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Step 15: preferably after a bath to save on water.
Detailed Guide
First things first, we don't use bleach because over time it will breakdown gaskets, bushings, etc.
We also won't use any dishwashing detergent since it will put a coating layer on the flaking we are trying to remove.
,, This allows the bio cleaner to scrape off the gunk (flakes) that are solidified on the pipe and jet walls.
Bio Cleaners use special properties that are ecological, green and non toxic and have the capability to eradicate bacteria, algae, mold, mildew, dead skin, soaps, and other gunk in the piping and remove them to the sides of the tub. , You will have to add more bio cleaner in as well. ,
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