We all know that keeping the bathroom clean is not something pleasant for some people. However, this is something we all should do since it’s one of the most used rooms in the house, and where germs and bacteria gather the most. Many people think they need expensive products or strong chemicals to clean it well. But that’s not true because there’s a simple, natural, and cheap trick that has become very popular: using salt in the toilet.This might sound strange at first. I mean, this is something we normally use in food, not for cleaning. But when mixed with a few other common items, salt can help keep your toilet fresh, shiny, and germ-free. So, let’s see how it works and why you should give it a try.
What you need
You won’t believe it, but you can have your bathroom clean with just three ingredients that are easy to find and they are not expensive:How to use salt in the toilet
As you can see, finding the ingredients is very easy, and the process of making the mixture? It is too! Simply pour the salt, baking soda, and oil directly into the toilet bowl and make sure the mix spreads along the sides of the bowl, not just the bottom. Easy as ABC, right?
Leave it there overnight.
Why overnight? Because this gives the ingredients time to work together. The salt and baking soda break down dirt and bacteria, while the oil helps the mixture stick to the surface and do its job.The next day
When you wake up the next day, you’ll need to do just one more thing to finish the process: Boil some water and pour it carefully into the toilet. Then flush to wash away all the loosened dirt and germs.
If you want to take it one step further, you can squeeze the juice of a lemon into the bowl before flushing. Lemon adds freshness, shines the surface, and kills even more bacteria. Plus, it leaves a nice smell
How often should you use this?
Bathrooms get dirty quickly because they are used every day, this is why experts suggest using this salt cleaning trick about once a month. If you want your toilet extra clean and fresh, you can do it every two weeks.
This method is great, isn’t it? You don’t need any special products or a lot of money. Just salt, baking soda, and lemon.Other easy cleaning tricks for the bathroom
This trick works really well, but it’s not the only home method you can use. Here are a few more easy options:
Scrub with a brush: A toilet brush helps you reach the edges and corners to remove hidden dirt.
Use steam carefully: Hot steam kills mold, but if you use it too often, you may damage your tiles.
Use bleach to brighten: After cleaning, you want to see your effort on your surfaces, right? So, a little bleach is the best choice to make them look like new.
Paint grout lines: If the spaces between tiles look old or dirty, painting them white again is a quick way to refresh your bathroom.
Salt vs. Chemicals
You might wonder why people are using salt instead of store-bought cleaners. The reasons are simple:
Cheap: Salt is affordable and always in the kitchen.
Safe: It’s natural and avoids harsh chemicals that can hurt your health or the environment.
Effective: Salt, baking soda, and hot water kill bacteria and remove tough dirt.
Multiple functions: Salt isn’t only for food—it can also be a powerful and handy cleaning tool around the house.Sometimes the easiest tricks work the best and salt is a perfect example. Next time you clean the bathroom, remember that just a little salt can help you spend less, take care of the environment, and keep your toilet fresh and sparkling.
Great advice Godwin thanks.
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