Make your toilet fit for royalty. After all, they call it the “porcelain throne.” All you have to do is follow these steps for cleaning filthy toilet bowls, removing toilet rings, funky smells and stains fast and easily.
Start by first putting a toilet cleaner in a bowl and give it time to soak. If you are using vinegar as a substitute for a toilet cleaner just pour a cup into a bowl. Quickly move the cleaner around the bowl with a brush.
As the cleaner soaks, use an all-purpose disinfectant to spray around the exterior of the toilet. If the toilet is really filthy use paper towels and give it a preliminary wipe-down and throw them in the trash once done.
After this, you can use a scrub sponge to clean the outside of the toilet. While you do this pay attention to the base and floor around the toilet. If you have a contemporary toilet that has a fast disconnect toilet seat all you have to do is pick the seat up and clean it separately.
Once the exterior part is clean and clear, use these Toilet Scrubs to clean the bowl. If you have hard water stains or rings you should use a pumice stone to get rid of them.
Also, devote attention to the area under the rim where water pours out. Because this is out of sight most people don’t scrub it. Make sure you don’t forget this area. Make use of your sponge or brush to clean the underside of the rim.
Clean your toilet regularly
We understand, we get it, this is a toilet we’re talking about. Most people don’t enjoy cleaning toilets. However, cleaning your toilet often will make the process easier the more you do it and also your household will thank you with a fresh pleasant atmosphere.
Cleaning your toilet regularly will remove the build-up of harmful bacteria and bad mineral or soil accumulation. Also having the right toilet cleaning supplies will help you do a good and fast job.
Must have cleaning supplies
Have these supplies and keep them in a bucket to separate them from other cleaning supplies. Using them to clean your sink or wash dishes is not a good idea.
- Toilet scrubs
- Toilet cleaner or vinegar
- Waterproof rubber gloves
- Paper towels
- Pumice stone
- Cloth or towel
- All-purpose disinfectant spray
Cleaning your toilet water tank
When cleaning your toilet don’t forget to clean the water tank. Take the lid out and look inside. If you spot any crud or mineral buildup, pour four cups of vinegar into the tank. Leave this to rest and soak for about an hour. After this, turn the water in your toilet off then flush the toilet.
This process will make sure the toilet is drained. Utilize a toilet brush or sponge to scrub the walls of the tank while the tank has no water. Thereafter turn the water back on, give allowance for the tank to fill up, then flush the toilet many times to rinse the tank out.
Cleaning toilet stains
Mold, mildew, and hard water can leave bad-looking rings or stains around your toilet. To get rid of these, empty the bowl of water. Include one cup of vinegar and let it settle for a minute. Add some baking soda to the stained areas and pour an additional two cups of vinegar. Allow the mixture to soak and fizz for around five minutes. Thereafter use a brush to remove any leftover stains.
If there are any tough stains still, you can scrub the bowl you have emptied with a pumice stone. This will loosen any stubborn water stains without you having to scratch the porcelain surface.
Use a pumice stone with a handle so that you don’t have to come too close to the toilet. Also if you want to prevent them from forming, pour 1/2 cup of vodka into your toilet bowl every month, this will prevent the rings from forming.
Lastly
When cleaning your toilet, you should always wear eye protection. This is because most cleaning products have chemicals like bleach which can cause irritation to your eyes or damage them. Eye protection will stop this from happening when you splatter toilet water by accident while you clean.
In addition, you may also want to use protective latex or rubber to protect your hands. Keep the seat lid down to avoid splashing and splattering whenever you flush the toilet.
Also, stay clear from using toilet bowl cleaner disks or tablets because these products have chemicals that can damage your porcelain. If you have small pets there’s an increased danger that they could drink this water which can cause them harm.
