I agree. It usually is only necessary to use water if they have a bad case of poopy butt, or as Dawn said, a disability. (Spockie did for the last year.)
When I needed to clean him myself during that time, I just used a wet washcloth, put only about an inch or two of water in the sink, and gently ran a stream of water. I held him by supporting his chest and lifting his top half out of the sink so he was basically resting his front paws and tummy on my arm. I used the other hand to wash and wipe. Only for as short a time as possible. Would move him slightly to get the back end rinsed off and then out into a towel burrito to dry and rest.

Before using water, try patting with corn starch. It absorbes moisture and you may be able to brush out the area gently – then let lemon do the rest.

If you must use the tub for stubborn mess (like diarrhea) that is all over the underside, just fill with about 1-2 inches max. of lukewarm water. Use a cloth to wash with. The water should only come up just over their feet. Never submerge a head!

yes, it’s not necessary 99% of the time. when i brought home my new bun, he had been outside (he was muddy) so i did have to put him in the bath for a few minutes. he hopped around and all this dirt fell out from betw/ his toes. his feet are still stained, but the fur will grow out after awhile since he’s an indoor only bunny now.

wasn’t your bunny just neutered last week? that is another reason why i would not give him a bath, he’s still healing.

Yes definitely wait a while after the neuter-you don’t want an infection!! I’d say wait a good month or so for sure-just to be safe.

If you do go for a bath, here’s how I do it…

Get everything ready ahead of time : shampoo (for rabbits is best, but make sure it’s a pet shampoo, your shampoo could damage their skin; Also buy the tearless kind just in case!!) and towels, and a cup.

Get the tub running at a good temperature. It should be very warm but if you put your wrist under the water, it should not redden your skin. Rabbit’s have warmed internal temperatures then we do, so it must be warm but not too warm. If it’d be uncomfortably warm for you it’s too warm.

Don’t plug the tub so it fills up, that makes it scary for them; If you have a bath mat it’s nice to put that in there for them to have traction.

Don’t wear clothes you want to wear later, you’ll be wet!!

Put your bunny in the tub and use the cup to wet him down, lather and rinse. Make sure you rinse really really well. Keep one hand on the bunny at all times so he doesn’t jump and hurt himself.

When your done, wrap him up in a towel to towel dry. Then take a new towel (first one will be soaked most likely) and wrap him and rub him down. Keep an eye on your bunny for the next few hours. They can get very chilled being wet. When I bath I usually wrap them up in a towel and lay in bed with them under another blanky so they stay nice and warm.

Good luck, but definitely wait a few weeks.

I’m going to take a guess you didn’t actually mean for a bath– since you said “allowed” and “put in the tub” not like “safe” and “bathe.” Are you worried about the heat and thought your bunny might like to take a swim? I wouldn’t really recommend it, because although some bunnies actually enjoy swimming and water, that’s a little like saying some cats enjoy swiming and water– sure they exist, but chances are yours will not. If the heat is an issue, try filling a big soda bottle with water and freezing it– then cover it with a little towel and give it to your bun. They can stay cool without getting wet that way.