How to Clean a Toilet Without Chemicals
The toilet can be one of the most challenging cleaning tasks in any home, but there's no need to use harsh chemicals to tackle the task. Chlorinated phenols, one of the toxic chemicals found in toilet bowl cleaners, can cause severe damage to circulatory and respiratory systems, according to Gaiam.com. A few simple items that you likely already have around the house are all you need to keep the bowl sparkling clean. Using natural products is less expensive and safer for you, your family and pets, and the environment. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 2 spray bottles
- White vinegar
- Water
- Baking soda
- Toilet brush
- Paper towel
Instructions
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Fill one of the spray bottles with undiluted white vinegar and the other bottle with a half-and-half mix of vinegar and water. Label each bottle to indicate the contents.
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Sprinkle baking soda into the toilet bowl. Baking soda acts as a mild abrasive that will not scratch the interior of the bowl.
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Spray with the undiluted vinegar. The vinegar may react with the baking soda to create a foaming action. Vinegar's mild acidity cuts through dirt and hard water stains.
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Let the baking soda and vinegar mixture stand in the bowl for a few minutes or as long as overnight, depending on the level of dirt and stains in the bowl.
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Scrub the bowl thoroughly with the toilet brush, being sure to clean under the rim and all other tough-to-reach spots.
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Flush toilet and rinse toilet brush with the clean water in the bowl.
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Spray the outside areas of the toilet, including the tank, rim and seat, with the diluted vinegar mixture and wipe with paper towel to clean and dry.
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Tips & Warnings
This technique works best if you do it at least once a week. Take a few minutes each day to use the toilet brush to prevent buildup of dirt and bacteria in the bowl.
