The other significant difference between whirlpools and air tubs is the maintenance. Both are relatively simple to clean. For a whirlpool, simply add in a cleaning solution (store bought or homemade) and run the jets for a few minutes.It’s also important to remember to never run a whirlpool unless it is filled.An air tub, on the other hand, is self-drying and is thus self-cleaning.Simply drain the air tub and turn on the jets until the tub is completely dry. Neither the air tub nor the whirlpool is a superior choice. Choosing which one you install in your home is simply a matter of taste.oth are relatively simple to clean. For a whirlpool, simply add in a cleaning solution (store bought or homemade) and run the jets for a few minutes. It’s also important to remember to never run a whirlpool unless it is filled. An air tub, on the other hand, is self-drying and is thus self-cleaning.