Your toilet like the first day

The toilet is one of the parts of the bathroom that gets dirtiest day-to-day and where bacteria accumulate the most. That's why we must pay special attention to cleaning the toilet to keep the bathroom impeccable and free of bad odors.

Below we explain an effective way to clean your bathroom toilet. But first, we need to distinguish between the inside and the outside, as we will use different tools and products. Remember to wear gloves at all times.

Steps to clean the inside of the toilet bowl

1. Spray the inside with a disinfectant toilet bowl cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes.
2. Then scrub with the brush or a scouring pad, wearing gloves at all times.
3. To finish, flush to clear. If the toilet has triple flush like series Antequera and Oropesa From Bathco, a more effective rinsing will be achieved more homogeneously and with greater force. Furthermore, the water distribution holes discharge without leaving marks or wastewater.

Some tips for cleaning the interior

Sometimes mold and limescale leave stains that don't come out with the usual cleaning routine, and other methods need to be applied. To achieve effective results, we've looked at the tricks of The computer.

Begoña, which is her name, recommends pouring hot vinegar inside the toilet and then baking soda. Let it sit for a few hours and then use a magic eraser (which you can find in any supermarket) to remove stubborn stains. You can see some examples of her stories.

On the other hand, to prevent dirt from getting stuck in crevices, you can opt for a toilet with a rimless system like Bathco's. This is an improvement in the distributor design that eliminates the conventional flange, avoiding hard-to-reach areas where dirt and bacteria accumulate. Water is distributed uniformly across the entire surface for better cleaning.

Other features of toilets that make cleaning easier are:

• Enameled siphon. This is how porous parts where dirt can accumulate are eliminated.
• XXL Piping. Oversizing the evacuation zone to improve toilet efficiency and performance.

Steps to clean the outside of the toilet

1. Use another slightly damp cloth and apply disinfectant to the entire piece. Wipe the outside of the tank, including the flush button, and the outer area of the toilet. If you use bleach, keep in mind that if the lid is made of urea, it may turn yellow.
2. Take the opportunity to clean the surrounding tiles, which may be dirty from splashes.

If you are thinking about renovating your toilet or have to choose models for a new construction, keep in mind that the Wall-hung toilets They facilitate cleaning due to the absence of a base compared to floor-mounted toilets. This way, they can be cleaned everywhere and no debris accumulates on the base or tank.

Here are some tips for cleaning the exterior:

Just as the porcelain of the toilet bowl has great resistance thanks to its antibacterial glaze, the seat is usually made of other materials and can tend to yellow. If this happens, don't give up, there's a trick that might work. We return again to the La ordenatriz's Instagram profile to know how.

To restore the white color of the lid, she recommends using the magic eraser once it has been cleaned. “Remember that it's a melamine foam that becomes abrasive with water, and that's why it can “erase” like this on the toilet, on white furniture, appliances, on walls... even some shoes. You know, always use with caution and first in a hidden area so you don't regret it.”.

And if it still doesn't whiten with this advice, you can choose to replace it. In the article «Renew your bathroom's image» We explain how to do it.

Homemade recipes for cleaning the toilet

If you're one of those who prefer natural remedies, we'll share some recipes that will help you clean brown stains from your toilet, eliminate limescale, and black residue. Whichever you choose, don't forget to wear gloves to protect your skin.

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide

• 100 g of baking soda
• 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide
• a few drops of lemon juice if you want a more whitening effect

Apply with a cloth, sponge, or brush to the inside of the toilet and scrub. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then flush.

Baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice

• 1 cup of cleaning vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda
• lemon juice

Pour the mixture into the toilet and let it sit for 30 minutes. Scrub with a toilet brush or scouring pad.

Coca-Cola

If you want an even more thorough cleaning, before applying the baking soda and vinegar mixture, you can pour a can of Coca-Cola inside over the limescale marks. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then scrub the interior.

Borax, white vinegar, and hot water

This is a more aggressive solution than the previous ones for cleaning brown stains in the toilet bowl and the black bottom. It is recommended to wear a mask in addition to gloves.

• 1 cup of cleaning vinegar
• 4 tablespoons borax powder
• 1 liter of hot water.

First add the vinegar and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then add the powdered borax or boric acid. After 15 minutes, add the liter of hot water. Scrub the stains with a scouring pad and flush the toilet.

And there you have it, with these tricks, your toilet should be spotless.