Bain Ultra Air Tub

[Stretch1]

I just moved into a house with a Bain ultra air tub. I have tried cleaning it a dozen times but still have dirt coming out of it. Anyone have any ideas what is going on. Thanks!

 

[Sylvan]

Why not contact the manufacturer and ask if Clorox can be used and how much does it need to be diluted

 

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[Stretch1]

Why not contact the manufacturer and ask if Clorox can be used and how much does it need to be diluted

We have the manual and it says to use vinegar. We did use bleach once before the vinegar.

 

[Jadnashua]

I have one of those. It's not likely mineral deposits, but soap scum and maybe mildew. I need to do a cleaning on it about every month or so. Even if you're using this as a shower most of the time, it's good to turn the air portion on so that it can do its blow dry function. I use some Palmolive dishsoap and (usually) some bleach, have at least 3-4" of water in the tub, and start and stop it a few times to ensure water gets mixed and into the cavity. Occasionally, I'll use some mildew cleaner in the water. Depending on the control you have, it may turn on automatically...mine is the simpler air switch. The fancier switch has a moisture sensor and will turn it on after you finish a shower.

The type of soap, shampoo, and conditioner you use will somewhat make a difference in how often you have to clean things. FWIW, mine's a 6' one, but that shouldn't make any difference.

If yours also has water jets, then you should follow their cleaning procedure. The in-line heater that's probably in the water jet version could see some mineral deposits, and vinegar would help. If it's air only, I'd use a detergent.