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    Default tip: keeping tub cleaner longer

    After cleaning the tub really good. I put 2 thin turtle wax(cars) on the tub , wax on, dry off. Then its easier I find when i clean the tub from hard water, dirt, soap, etc.

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    interesting... Does is hurt the pipes long term?
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    I do this also, works great.

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    i do this to my sinks. why didn't i think of it for the tub??!
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    I like this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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    Does it make the tub slippery?

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    Okay, I'm giving this a try. Keeping our tub clean is so hard with having the enamel etched in places. This may help our tub a lot. Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by zakity View Post
    Does it make the tub slippery?
    That's what I wanna know too. It does sound like a great idea for me, because our tubs and sinks are originals to my house built in 1973. The enamel on my sink is very worn and stains so easy It almost sounds as good as re-glazing. Gonna give it a try. Thanks!!

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    I have tried it w/sinks. I think I will try w/the tub.
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    I'll have to try that I hate scrubbing the tub. I do have hard water.
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    You could use it on the sides and not the floor if you're worried about slipping.
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    Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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    The floor is the dirtiest part so if I only used it on the sides I wouldn't even notice if it kept it cleaner since we shower more than bathe. I don't need to fall in the tub (again!) since last time I broke my tailbone.

    So, does it make it slippery on the bottom or not?

    My ex's grandma used to use turtle wax on ashtrays to make them easier to clean out. We don't smoke here so I haven't tried it.
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