Maintaining a clean toilet is essential for a fresh and hygienic bathroom. White vinegar, with its natural cleaning properties, can be a powerful ally in achieving spotless and odor-free toilets. Here are three foolproof tips using white vinegar for very clean toilets:
Tip 1: White Vinegar Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup baking soda
- 10 drops tea tree oil (optional, for added disinfectant properties)
Instructions:
- Empty the Bowl:
- Flush the toilet to wet the sides of the bowl, and then turn off the water supply to the toilet.
- Add Baking Soda:
- Sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl.
- Pour White Vinegar:
- Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the bowl over the baking soda.
- Scrub Gently:
- Allow the fizzing reaction to occur, and then scrub the bowl with a toilet brush, paying extra attention to stains and under the rim.
- Let it Sit:
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to maximize cleaning.
- Flush and Rinse:
- Turn the water supply back on and flush the toilet. Rinse the brush and flush again.
Tip 2: White Vinegar and Lemon Deodorizer
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/2 cup baking soda