# Can bathtub resist vinegar acid? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [March 14, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bathtub-resist-vinegar-acid/831153 "2019-03-14T22:12:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bathtub-resist-vinegar-acid/831153/1 "2019-03-14T22:12:54Z")
Thinking about cleaning bathtub (a plastic type of tub, not enamel) with white vinegar and wonder if it can resist the acidity? ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bathtub-resist-vinegar-acid/831153/2 "2019-03-14T22:16:22Z")
Put it this way - if your bathtub were damaged by a household cleaner like that, then that’s a sign that you have a terrible bathtub and need to get a new one. You’ll be fine. Bleach is strongly biased in the opposite direction and people use that to clean. Just don’t mix vinegar with bleach. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bathtub-resist-vinegar-acid/831153/3 "2019-03-14T22:18:14Z")
Vinegar is safe. IMO. ---
**Author:** ![Andy\_L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bathtub-resist-vinegar-acid/831153/4 "2019-03-14T22:22:27Z")
Bathfitters **recommends** vinegar for their tubs > **[Guide to Maintaining Your Bathroom | Bath Fitter | US](https://www.bathfitter.com/us-en/maintenance/)** > > Bath Fitter acrylic bathtubs and showers are so easy to clean and maintain. Download our guide to Bath Fitter approved cleaners and products. “An environmentally friendly solution of water and white vinegar will also do a great job of eliminating mildew on silicone, as well as being cost-effective.” ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bathtub-resist-vinegar-acid/831153/5 "2019-03-14T22:43:09Z")
I had a tub for which either vinegar or baking soda was recommended for tub cleaning. I always used baking soda, for the abrasiveness, and it worked just fine. You could probably use both if you have a stubborn spot, for the bubbling effect.