Here’s how to clean stains and encrustations from the toilet and restore their original color

t takes consistency in cleaning the house, especially in the bathroom and toilets which are very often subject to encrustations and limescale deposits. There are an infinite number of chemical products on the market that can be used to disinfect the toilet, but if you are short on detergents or simply want to find good ecological alternatives, you can try some natural methods.

Often, the main problem is being able to whiten the toilet, which can stain very easily over time. So what can we do to make everything white and shiny like the first time we used it?

Vinegar and baking soda:

When it comes to “natural” products for sanitizing the house, vinegar and baking soda cannot be missing. The combination is certainly a winner: bicarbonate has a whitening, antiseptic and abrasive power, while vinegar is perfect thanks to its descaling action. For this very simple method to be effective, simply cover the stains inside the toilet with a layer of bicarbonate, then pour the vinegar and wait a few minutes. Once this is done, take the toilet brush and start scrubbing vigorously. Flush the toilet and you will have a white, clean and stain-free bowl!

The use of citric acid is very similar, and the reaction it has with baking soda also seems similar.

Bicarbonate and salt:
Bicarbonate can also be combined with coarse salt, which is used to disinfect and make water less hard. Mix 100 g of salt with 100 g of bicarbonate and pour it all into the toilet. Scrub the edges with a toothbrush and leave it to act for a few hours (overnight would be better). When you wake up, flush the toilet and admire the result!