Brilio.net - After years of use, limescale stains on the toilet can be difficult to remove even if you clean them regularly. Usually, it is the crust stains in the corners of the toilet seat that are the most difficult to remove. Many people fail to clean it, as a result, crusty stains on the toilet are left as is.
No wonder there are so many tricks about cleaning the toilet floating around on social media, right? One of them, you can use sandpaper. This tool is known to have a fairly rough texture, so it can help scrape off stubborn limescale stains on the toilet. However, if you don't want to use sandpaper, there is still one more trick.
One of the tricks for cleaning limescale in the toilet was shared by gentlemen on the OMPRAM CHANNEL YouTube account. The account owner explained that his toilet, which was almost 9 years old, had a crusty toilet when he videoed the condition. To clean it does take a long time but that doesn't mean it's impossible. According to him, you can add three kitchen ingredients to help clean limescale in the toilet.
How to descale a bathroom toilet.
Quoted by BrilioFood from the OMPRAM CHANNEL YouTube account, Wednesday (6/3), what you need to prepare is a container, then add enough vinegar, baking soda and dish soap. Yup, those are the three main kitchen ingredients to practice this trick for cleaning limescale in the toilet. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
photo: YouTube/OMPRAM CHANNEL
After that, immediately apply the cleaning mixture to all dirty parts of the toilet with the help of a brush. So, to make the cleaning process more effective, the owner of the OMPRAM CHANNEL YouTube account also sprinkled his toilet with citric acid. This ingredient will add a level of acidity to the cleaning agent mixture so that it is more effective at removing stains.
Next, brush the toilet using wire wool or pumice stone. The owner of the YouTube account OMPRAM CHANNEL said that it takes extra patience to brush this toilet, because the stains are very stubborn. However, a few moments later, the toilet shines again as if it had just been brushed, you know.
photo: YouTube/OMPRAM CHANNEL
How, even without sanding, a toilet full of limescale can still be cleaned with this trick, right? Taking a peek at OMPRAM CHANNEL's YouTube upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has been watched more than 200 times.
How to get rid of odors in the bathroom using kitchen ingredients.
Eliminating odors in the bathroom using kitchen ingredients is a good choice because these ingredients are generally easy to find and are more environmentally friendly. Here are some ways to get rid of odors in the bathroom using kitchen ingredients.
1. Vinegar.
Vinegar is a natural cleaning agent that can help eliminate odors in the bathroom. Mix vinegar with water in a spray bottle and spray around the smelly area. Leave it for some time before rinsing it with clean water.
2. Lime or lemon.
Lime or lemon has antibacterial and refreshing properties that can help eliminate unpleasant odors. Cut a lime or lemon into pieces and place them in the bathroom or squeeze the juice into a spray bottle to spray on smelly areas.
3. Coffee.
Coffee has the ability to absorb unpleasant odors. Place a cup of ground coffee in the bathroom or place it in an open container to absorb unwanted odors.
4. Baking soda.
Baking soda is an effective cleaning agent and odor absorber. Sprinkle baking soda on the floor or surface that smells, let it sit for some time, then brush or sweep and clean.
5. Mint leaves.
Mint leaves have a fresh aroma that can freshen the air in the bathroom. Place some fresh mint leaves in the bathroom or use mint oil mixed with water to make a natural air freshening spray.
6. Cinnamon bark.
Cinnamon bark has a distinctive aroma and can freshen the air. Place a few pieces of cinnamon bark in the bathroom or boil cinnamon bark in water to make a natural air freshener.
7. Salt.
Salt has the ability to absorb unpleasant odors. Place several small bowls of salt in the bathroom to absorb unwanted odors.