How to clean the toilet?

The sparkling bathroom and toilet are an indicator of the cleanliness of the owners. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to boast of radiant plumbing, and a variety of circumstances can become the reason for this. Someone simply does not clean, and someone is not able to cope with complex pollution. In our article we will talk in detail about how to properly clean the toilet, what modern and folk remedies can be used to remove the most complex dirt.

Currently, cleaning products can wash almost any type of impurities from the toilet. In addition, they help fight bad breath and prevent the growth of various microorganisms that are harmful to human health. As a rule, these funds are available in the form of a cream or gel. In their composition, they most often have substances such as hydrochloric and phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, as well as alkali and chlorine (other acids and aromatic fragrances can be added). These components help to deal with the following problems:

• limescale, which provokes the deposition of urinary stone - pollution occurs as a result of the deposition of salt contained in water and urine;
• rust is also a consequence of poor water quality, a dirty and faulty drain tank;
• surface contamination from waste products;
• unpleasant odor and bacteria - are a consequence of these problems.

Consider the most popular liquids that will help you quickly clean the toilet from these types of contaminants:

• Domestos 100% - a gel that contains hydrochloric acid. Helps remove rust and urinary stone.The average cost is 180 rubles. Customer reviews suggest that the tool does its job perfectly. Of the minuses, it is noted that limescale is practically not removed and there is a very pungent odor.
• Comet "7 days of purity" - gel with sulfuric acid. When working with it, be sure to observe safety measures! Helps to clean the toilet from all types of pollution, including struggling with limescale. The average price is from 150 rubles. Consumers speak of this tool as the most effective and economical. Among the minuses indicate a too pungent odor.
• Sarma 7in 1 - tool in the form of a gel, contains oxalic acid. Effectively cleans all types of contaminants, including yellow plaque. The average price is about 100 rubles. Buyers are satisfied with the result, as well as value for money. In addition, most note that the product has a pleasant aroma of lemon, which retains freshness in the apartment for a long time.

• Cilit - gel with hydrochloric acid. When working with it, be sure to observe safety measures! The gel removes all types of contaminants in a matter of minutes, saves from limescale and rust. The average price is from 280 rubles. Buyers speak of this tool as the most effective. When using it, the toilet becomes more brilliant, the result is stored for a long time.
• Sanfor universal - means containing chlorine. It helps to whiten the toilet, fights against mold, dissolves fat, perfectly disinfects. The average price is from 80 rubles. Buyers note that this is a good tool that can be used not only for the toilet, but also for cleaning the bath and floor. Among the minuses are the fact that the gel does not cope well with limescale and rust, and also smells bad of bleach.

Some housewives clean the toilet "White." As you know, this tool has a pronounced smell of bleach, but it helps to cope with old dirt, limestone, rust, kills microbes and whitens the surface.

But not only purchased liquid is able to cope with pollution in the toilet. There are several effective folk remedies worth a penny, and the result of their use will simply surprise you.

You can get rid of rust and limescale baking soda and vinegar. To do this, it is necessary to apply soda plentifully on the surface of the toilet bowl, leave for a longer exposure for thirty minutes. Then pour about 50-100 grams of vinegar on top, after which a plentiful foam forms, which must be intensively brushed off with a brush or brush, then washed with water.

Many clean the surface of the toilet electrolyte for batteries. It may seem strange to you, but this remedy is an acid that can fight plaque and rust. To do this, apply electrolyte to the surface, wait about a quarter of an hour and rinse thoroughly with water using a brush.

Everyone has long known that a popular drink Coca cola able to remove the most old spots. This is due to the fact that soda has citric acid, which is able to quickly deal with deposits. To do this, pour one and a half to two liters of the drink into the toilet, wait about 20 minutes, rub the surface with a brush or brush and rinse thoroughly with water.

You can also clean various deposits with of hydrochloric acid. This is one of the most effective, but dangerous means.Therefore, always observe safety precautions when working! The acid is applied to the surface for literally 3 minutes, after which it is thoroughly washed off with plenty of water. Do not leave the product for a longer time, as you can damage the toilet enamel.

It is possible to wipe away plaque and get rid of rust citric acid. To do this, 2-3 sachets are distributed over the surface of the toilet bowl, left for two hours, after which the contaminated places are wiped with a brush and rinsed with plenty of water.

Of course, when cleaning the toilet, one should pay attention not only to its condition, but also to the surfaces in the toilet room. They must be in perfect condition so that it is pleasant to be in the restroom. First of all, this is a toilet seat. Very often traces and spots remain on it, which are subsequently difficult to remove. Perfectly each family member should immediately clean up after himself. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, in addition, in families, for example, there are children who often do not pay attention to pollution.

Wash the seat from urine with a damp cloth and concentrated dishwashing liquid. Wipe the seat thoroughly and rinse with plenty of water. Vinegar will help you with stubborn stains. Moisten a cotton pad and wipe the surface thoroughly. Leave for a longer exposure for 5-10 minutes, then rinse the seat with plenty of water. Also try using baking soda. It is necessary to apply it with a wet sponge to the surface and intensively rub the contaminated places, then rinse thoroughly with water.

Very often, the seat cover turns yellow. This happens, for example, with poor-quality material or simply with burnout from a long time of use. Gel will help to clear the cover from yellowness Domestos. This method was tried by many housewives, and each of them notes a really good result. When using it, it is necessary to apply the product on the cover and leave it to act for about a quarter of an hour. Then thoroughly rub the contaminated area with a brush and rinse with plenty of water.

Often, smudges remain under the rim of the toilet, which can be cleaned using liquid products or alternative methods that we described above. Only when cleaning should special attention be paid to these places. You can additionally use old toothbrushes - their small heads penetrate into hard-to-reach places better than, for example, a brush. Smudges can also be wiped using baking soda or soft powders such as Pemolux, Comet or Bref. They do not contain abrasive substances, so they will not scratch the surface of the toilet, but they will quickly and effectively cope with unpleasant stains.

From the inside, the drain tank can also be very dirty. It is covered with rust or limescale. These contaminants are directly related to water quality. The old tank needs to be cleaned more intensively, as often heavily stubborn dirt is present in itwhich it’s very difficult to wash even once or twice.

Before proceeding with direct cleaning, it is necessary to drain the water from the tank and close it so that it does not fill up for some time.For thorough cleaning, you can remove the float and siphon and wash them in a soap solution from rust and plaque. To clean the tank from the inside, you can pour about four liters of hot water into it, adding to it 50 grams of any washing powder. Leave this liquid for a long time for approximately 20-30 minutes. Then the water must be drained.

To remove more stubborn dirt, use gentle cleaning powders. Pemolux, Comet or Bref. They must be applied to the surface and rubbed well with a brush. You can also use any liquid products that we wrote about above. Gels help them best. Cilit and Sarma. These products must be applied to the dirt, left for 15-20 minutes and thoroughly brushed. Then draw water into the tank and drain it in the usual way.

To prevent the formation of plaque and rust, special tablets can be purchased. They are placed at the bottom of the tank and are there for a long time until completely dissolved. These tools help to fight not only lime and rust, but also disinfect the toilet.

During the operation of plumbing equipment, clogging of the toilet bowl may occur, which in itself is an extremely unpleasant situation and can lead to flooding of neighbors in the future. You can get rid of such a problem at home, but if you don’t succeed, better contact professionals.

One of the most common ways to deal with blockages is to use plunger. It must be installed in the place of water discharge, then you need to make translational movements up and down until the problem is fixed. This method can be used in case of simple pollution, when, for example, water leaves poorly. In more complex cases, you will have to use a plumbing metal cable. To get rid of deposits in the toilet seat and pipe, you must enter the cable into the drain hole and move it back and forth. This will clear the clogged area and eliminate the clog. In difficult cases, you will have to insert the cable several times and remove the pollution in stages.

If you don’t have a plunger, you can use a regular plastic bottle. This method is very popular among housewives. You will need a two liter bottle. She needs to cut the bottom and install this design into the drain hole. Then push just below the neck of the bottle several times so that the blockage is pushed through the pressure.

Often the cause of blockage in the toilet is the ingress of various objects, for example, paper towels, children's toys, etc. To resolve this problem, you must first pump out water as much as possible (for example, with a small bucket), and then putting on household gloves, pull out the obstruction with your hands.

Also, to eliminate blockage, you can use special fluids that are produced specifically for these purposes. For example, gel Tiret, Sanfor and Domestos perfectly cope with such tasks. For this, the liquid is poured into the toilet, left for 15-20 minutes, and then thoroughly rinsed with hot water. Then you need to thoroughly wash the toilet to not only get rid of dirt, but also to disinfect the surface. Using this method, precautionary measures must be observed, since liquids contain caustic acids that can leave a burn on the skin.

To wash the toilet does not cause you trouble, it is necessary to carry out preventive cleaning once or twice a week. To do this, choose the correct cleaning fluids and powders to fix specific problems. Remember a number of rules so that plumbing always pleases the eye:

• make sure that water from the tank does not leak (less plaque and rust will form on the surface);
• Do not throw leftovers that may clog up the toilet;
• regularly use a brush to clean the bowl;
• Do not forget to clean the surfaces of the plumbing and carry out preventive cleaning inside the tank.

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