LifestyleEco-friendly toilet cleaning hacks: Vinegar and baking soda tricks

Eco‑friendly toilet cleaning hacks: Vinegar and baking soda tricks

Cleaning the toilet may not be the most pleasant task, but it is essential for keeping the bathroom clean, preventing limescale build-up, and stopping bacteria from accumulating. Below, you will learn how to effectively care for your toilet bowl while avoiding harmful and expensive chemical products.

A trick for a perfectly clean toilet
A trick for a perfectly clean toilet
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3:39 PM EDT, October 1, 2024

The primary reason for deposits and limescale marks is hard water, which contains a high concentration of minerals and calcium salts. These elements create marks on the surface of the toilet bowl. Additionally, irregular cleaning of the toilet and the presence of bacteria and fungi can lead to permanent stains.

Home remedies for cleaning the toilet

Many people wonder if it is possible to remove limescale from the toilet using home remedies. It turns out they are an excellent alternative to store-bought chemicals. Removing limescale with vinegar is one of the simplest and most popular methods. Just pour about half a quart of vinegar into the bowl and leave it for a few hours, preferably overnight. Then, scrub the toilet bowl with a brush.

You no longer need to scrub the toilet. This trick is a masterpiece

If you want to get rid of all the dirt effortlessly, try another trick that will make your toilet shine with cleanliness. Sequentially pour three tablespoons of baking soda into the bowl, add some dishwashing liquid, and then sprinkle three tablespoons of citric acid.

The combination of these ingredients will cause a chemical reaction. If you observe rapidly growing foam, don’t worry—that’s how it’s supposed to be. It's best to test this method in the evening so you can wait until morning before flushing the toilet. Thanks to this trick, you will forget about intensive scrubbing.

In conclusion, cleaning the toilet can be simple and eco-friendly. Thanks to home remedies such as vinegar, citric acid, and baking soda, you can maintain hygiene without the need for harsh chemicals. Cleaning the toilet then becomes a less burdensome and more satisfying task.

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