How to Clean a Ring from Your Bathtub

Save hand-washing houseguests the horror of having to stare at a line of dirt and dead skin ringing the bathtub.

Step 1: Put on gloves Put your gloves on.
Step 2: Prepare cloth Dampen a cloth, then sprinkle it with an abrasive bathroom cleaner or baking soda.
Step 3: Scrub ring Scrub the ring with the cloth and cleaning product.
TIP: While you're at it, might as well scrub the rest of the tub -- there's dirt there you can't see.
Step 4: Scrub with brush Use the scrub brush to remove any remaining signs of the ring.
TIP: To save yourself from this work in the future, wipe the tub with a washcloth after each use.
Step 5: Prepare spray bottle Fill the spray bottle with equal parts water and white vinegar.
Step 6: Spray with vinegar Spray the solution onto another cloth, and wipe the area where the ring was.
Step 7: Rinse tub Rinse the tub with water, making sure to clean the parts of the tub that the tap and showerhead don't reach.
Step 8: Wipe dry Wipe your tub dry and invite over your friends to marvel at its lack of dirt and dead skin.
FACT: It wasn't until 1883 that cast iron bathtubs were enameled, creating smooth bathing surfaces.