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Forget vinegar: how to clean the toilet to make it shine like new

Ihor Romanko

How to clean the toilet bowl from limescale and yellowing without chemicals
How to clean the toilet bowl from limescale and yellowing without chemicals

Tired of chemicals and unpleasant odors in the toilet? There are many ways to clean the toilet without harming your health and wallet.

With these simple tips, your toilet will always be clean and fresh. Effective tips were shared on noviydoctor.com.

Read also: How to remove the unpleasant odor of sewage and urine in the toilet in 5 minutes

What can replace chemicals?

  • Vinegar: Pour vinegar into the toilet, sprinkle with baking soda, leave for 15 minutes, and then brush and rinse.
  • Citric acid: Dissolve 2 sachets of citric acid in hot water, pour into the toilet, leave for 30 minutes, and then flush.
  • Baking soda: Pour baking soda into the bottom of the toilet bowl, pour a little vinegar, wait for the foam to settle, and then flush.
  • Sparkling water: Pour 2 liters of sparkling water into the toilet, leave for 30 minutes, and then flush.
  • Whitener: Pour whitener into the toilet, leave for 15 minutes, and then flush.

Important!

  • Before using any product, make sure that it will not damage the material of your toilet bowl.
  • Always wear protective gloves when handling chemicals.
  • Ventilate the room well after using chemicals.

Here are some more tips:

  • Clean the toilet regularly to prevent dirt and limescale build-up.
  • Use a squeegee to clean hard-to-reach areas.
  • Do not throw any garbage down the toilet that could clog it.

P.S.

  • Do not use acid and baking soda at the same time, as this can lead to a dangerous chemical reaction.
  • You can use citric acid or vinegar to clean the toilet cistern.
  • A chlorine bleach solution can be used to disinfect the toilet bowl.

Earlier, we wrote about a few more simple tips to help you clean a clogged sink on your own.

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