Dirty bathroom? The trick to clean it effortlessly and leave it sparkling

Scrub, mop, shine. This is the role of your toilet brush. But despite its vast cleaning experience, it doesn’t always manage to get the bottom of your toilet bowl to the spotless surface you crave.

The miracle product to clean your toilets

Cleaning the bowl with a toilet brush – Source: spm

There’s no need to run to the supermarket to buy the latest bleach-based chemical cleaner. Forget tablets to dissolve in water for unprecedented efficiency. To clean your toilets you just have to take a walk through the kitchen that contains a secret ingredient, an effective product known and recognized by any self-respecting good house fairy. You’re almost there. Move over to these bottles containing a clear liquid.  It’s white vinegar  , that grail that, under no circumstances, should leave the house. It’s a multi-purpose cleaner, degreaser, stain remover, eco-friendly and economical deodorant.

Aside from being a perfect ingredient for dressing your salads, white vinegar is your cleaning ally. It helps clean your home while making sure it doesn’t put a dent in your budget. The acidity of vinegar dissolves limescale and kills germs, bacteria, and mold.

It is very important  to opt for distilled white vinegar  . An apple cider vinegar could leave brown marks on your toilet bowl. While its cleaning power is just as good as white vinegar, what we want to avoid is staining the toilet bowl.

Pick up a spray bottle from your cupboard. It can be an old product that has been completely consumed or an empty bottle sold commercially. Pour distilled white vinegar into the bottle until it is half full and top up the rest with water.

Spray the mixture into the toilet bowl and let it sit for a few minutes.  About ten minutes is usually  enough to thoroughly clean the bowl when treated regularly. For more effective action on surfaces that are cleaned less frequently,  let the product sit for several hours or overnight  .

After letting the mixture sit and work for a while, it’s time for the toilet brush to get into the ring. When it comes to dirt, it doesn’t hurt.  White vinegar is your ally  . Together they will fight toilet rings, yellow and brown bottoms of the bowl and remove limescale from the bowl. All you have to do is rub it and you’ll notice the result instantly. Flush the toilet and admire the result.

Vinegar gel cleaner for your toilets

Homemade hand sanitizer – Source: spm

You can also use white vinegar to make your own cleaning gel, a natural product to descale your toilets.

You don’t need to buy your cleansing gel. Keep the bottle empty and fill it with a preparation you have designed yourself.

For this you will need the following ingredients:

– 500 ml of white vinegar
– 500 ml of water
– 4 tablespoons of potato starch or cornstarch. This ingredient will serve as a binder.
– A few drops of lemon, eucalyptus, lavender or tea tree essential oil if you want your toilet to smell nice.

To make your white vinegar cleaning gel, just follow these instructions:

1. Boil the mixture of water (440 ml) and white vinegar for a few minutes in a saucepan.
2. In a bowl, dilute the cornstarch in about 60 ml of water.
3. Then pour the diluted binder into the pan. Mix well with a whisk.
4. When the mixture is more consistent, let it cool.
5. Add the essential oil. This step is optional.
6. Then pour the mixture into your old empty bottle of body wash. Don’t forget to shake it before each use.

To conclude, don’t always rely on the different products offered each year by manufacturers. According to their slogans, they are always stronger, cleaner, more efficient… But there is no better option than products such as vinegar, bicarbonate, black soap or Marseille soap. All of these products are almost zero waste.  These products have proven their worth and no longer need to brag  … the results speak for themselves.