10+ Tips That Will Make Your Toilet Sparkle: Cleaning Methods That Save Your Energy

Vinegar and baking soda are the champions of natural cleaning products. Usually you should not mix them, they neutralize each other, but cleaning toilets is an exception: a violent chemical reaction only benefits them.

Here’s what to do:

Next on our list of toilet cleaning tips is using toothpaste. Yes, this has its drawback: it does not disinfect the surface. However, this disadvantage is fully compensated by its main advantage: the abrasive properties make it possible to remove dental plaque and restore the whiteness of the earthenware. Apply regular toothpaste (not gel) to the toilet surface, rub it with a brush, leave for a few hours, then rinse with water and admire the shine of the toilet (as a bonus, a pleasant mint smell) .

Using an automatic toilet cleaning system is an ideal solution for those who no longer want to handle anything – no toothpaste, no brush, no vinegar spray. Usually the system is a capsule that simply is placed in the tank – the product that comes out will eliminate bacteria and plaque with each flush.

In the world of natural cleaning products, citric acid rarely goes unnoticed: it’s a must-have for getting rid of hard water stains, bacteria or mineral deposits. Sprinkle the toilet bowl with salt, cut the lemon in half and rub the pulp (you can also dip it in salt) onto the surface. As a result, you will get a sparkling toilet and a refreshing citrus aroma in the bathroom.

There will be no explosion: these little balls will simply whistle as they do their job. Take a glass and a half of baking soda, add half a glass of citric acid, 30 drops of your favorite essential oil and a little dishwashing detergent – you want the powder to have the consistency of damp sand. Place the mixture in silicone ice cream molds and place in the freezer – the bombs will be ready within a day. Use a few when you want to freshen up your toilet – regular use of whatever toilet deodorant you have will not only provide a pleasant smell, but will also remove limescale.

Effervescent aspirin is not only the hero of the day after a party: using effervescent tablets to clean the toilet works very well thanks to the combination of acetylsalicylic acid and citric acid. Just throw three into the water, close the lid, wait 20 minutes, use the brush for a while, then press the flush. An alternative remedy is to use tablets to clean dentures: the algorithm remains the same, except that you can extend the soak overnight.

Duct tape is handy for cleaning an often overlooked area of ​​the toilet: the holes in the rim. Dry this part, seal it with tape, pour a small bottle (160 milliliters) of vinegar essence into the tank, and then rinse the water. Some of the liquid will remain on the tape and friction will become your ally – in the morning, remove the “curtains” and rinse the water again to remove the dissolved dirt.

Using disinfecting toilet wipes is effective when you need to eliminate bacteria. When spots appear, you need to use heavy artillery. Dip a paper towel in 9% white vinegar, apply it to the mark, wait 20 minutes, then scrub away any remaining dirt with a damp sponge sprinkled with baking soda.

Cleaning the toilet with a brush and detergent didn’t help, and the plaque remains in place? Discover an accessory from the cosmetic box that can help clean the bathroom: the pumice stone! (But it is of course better to buy a special one for the toilet.) Simply wet the stone and rub it over the problem areas – the abrasive will help remove even many years of mineral deposits. Sandpaper also works. Here’s how to use it correctly when cleaning your toilet.

Regular cleaning of the toilet bowl with bleach will both maintain (or restore) the whiteness of the earthenware and rid it of bacteria. The main secret is soaking: apply the product undiluted to the surface, rub it with a brush and wait half an hour before rinsing. Remember the main safety rule: bleach cannot be mixed with any other products, including natural – a chemical reaction can lead to the release of gases dangerous to health.

A ready-to-use toilet bowl cleaner can replace regular hydrogen peroxide: just spray it on the bowl, leave it for half an hour, then rinse it. Do you need to not only get rid of bacteria, but also remove stains and return the surface to whiteness? Use the same trick with paper towels as with vinegar.

What brush do you use to clean the toilet? We are sure that it is completely ordinary nylon. Professional cleaners are convinced that it is high time to retire, and the choice of the modern housewife is to use a toilet brush with a flexible silicone tip. Firstly, it is more hygienic, secondly, it cleans the surface better and thirdly, it is much more mobile and allows you to reach places where ordinary plastic cannot reach.

Also read: How to clean a toilet without a plunger: 5 easy ways

Using ammonia to remove toilet odors is not the most pleasant way to get rid of unpleasant odors. It is much more pleasant and easier to use shaving foam in a small, poorly ventilated room: it contains substances that can destroy uric acid crystals and the amber associated with them. Apply foam to the surface of the toilet bowl, scrub, wait 10 minutes, then clean the bowl with a brush.

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