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How to Clean a Toilet

By Ariana Cherry-shearer, eHow Editor
How to Clean a Toilet
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Cleaning a toilet is never anybody's favorite job, but it must be done. It is necessary to keep toilets clean and safe from all harmful germs and bacteria. By using the essential tools and steps, it is easy to keep your toilet clean once you just get to this very fun chore. In the end, you will thank yourself for keeping this busy piece of furniture free of germs to all of your friends and family.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Rubber gloves
  • Anti-bacterial cleaning product
  • Toilet cleaning product
  • Toilet Brush
  • Bucket with warm water
  • Sponge or cleaning cloth
  • Paper towels
  • Disinfectant spray
  1. Step 1

    Put on some protective rubber gloves to keep your hands free of any germs or dirt. Make sure that you are not allergic to any kind of latex.

  2. Step 2

    Remove all items away from the toilet that could get wet or broken such as toilet paper, knick knacks, or anything else around the toilet area. Get out all of your necessary cleaning products and bring them to the bathroom.

  3. Step 3

    Fill a bucket with some warm water and soap. Wipe down the entire toilet area such as the tank, lid, the seat, base and the outside of the bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Pour or squirt some toilet cleaning product into the toilet bowl. Be sure that it is an anti-bacterial liquid that will help get rid of all of the possible germs and viruses that are lurking around your toilet.

  5. Step 5

    Begin to scrub the inside of the toilet bowl with a brush. Make sure you get any mineral stains or dirt build-ups. Make sure that you clean it thoroughly. Flush the toilet once you have finished so that the toilet bowl can rinse.

  6. Step 6

    Spray some disinfectant spray on and around the toilet and wipe it down. Follow the directions on the bottle. Use a paper towel or cloth to wipe away the cleaning product. Make sure you clean the handle as well.

  7. Step 7

    Wipe and mop the tiles and floor around the toilet with the disinfectant spray.

  8. Step 8

    Replace all of the items back around the toilet area once you have finished. Admire your newly cleaned and fresh toilet. Share this chore with anybody else who lives in the household. Everybody should chip in.

Tips & Warnings
  • Vinegar also makes a great natural cleansing product as well. Wipe down the toilet with vinegar and warm water before squirting a cleaning product into the toilet bowl.
  • Read the warnings on all of your cleaning products. Do not breathe in any harmful fumes or spill any of the product on your skin.
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