If you have already cleaned your toilet thoroughly and it still has an unpleasant smell, try placing a plastic bottle containing a cleaning solution in the toilet tank.
What does placing a plastic bottle in the toilet tank do?
This hack will help you save a lot of time caring for your toilet. Its benefits include:
Eliminating toilet odors
First, you need to clean the bathroom and toilet, disinfect and remove residue using normal cleaning agents and a brush. Then, prepare a plastic bottle, fill it about 2/3 full with water, and add toilet cleaning solution. Twist the cap tightly and shake the bottle so that the cleaning solution dissolves in the water.
Use a hot nail or scissors to make two small holes at the bottom of the bottle. You can also use pliers to make holes in the plastic bottle. Once done, open the toilet tank lid and place the water bottle inside, then close the lid and use it as usual.
When you’re not flushing, the water in the bottle won’t leak out too much. When you flush, the cleaning solution inside the bottle will slowly flow out, not only cleaning and deodorizing but also saving you a lot of cleaning effort.
Saving water
To save water, you can also place a plastic bottle in the toilet flush tank. Here are the steps:
– Prepare a 500ml plastic bottle, fill it with about 5cm of sand or pebbles, then fill it with water and close the cap tightly.
– Open the toilet tank lid and place the bottle in the toilet flush tank. Note: Place it away from the operating system to avoid damaging or affecting the flushing process.
– Close the toilet tank lid and use the toilet as usual.
When you place the water bottle in, its volume replaces a portion of the water in the tank, significantly saving water.
Tips for deodorizing the toilet with natural ingredients
With the readily available ingredients below, you can easily and effectively deodorize your bathroom.
Lime
Lime is a common spice that is always available at home, with a natural, fresh scent. You can use it to eliminate sewer odors in the bathroom, which are not easily removed by normal means.
Instructions: Squeeze the juice of 3-4 limes, pour part of it into the toilet bowl and close the lid; pour the rest into the corners of the bathroom, especially near the sewer, then close the door. Wait for about 1 hour, then flush the toilet and clean the bathroom. At this point, you will feel the fresh space created by the lime fragrance.
Lemongrass
Buy a few stalks of lemongrass, crush the roots to release more fragrance, then hang them in the bathroom. The natural scent that lingers can create a comfortable feeling for anyone entering.
Pineapple
With just one pineapple and a small candle, you can eliminate moisture and musty odors in the bathroom. Nothing is more pleasant than the gentle scent of fresh fruit.
Instructions: After cleaning the bathroom, simply remove the pineapple core and pulp. Then, create a large hole in the pineapple peel, place the pineapple in the corner of the bathroom, and put a lit candle inside. The candle will help the natural fragrance of the pineapple spread throughout the room.
Baking soda
Baking soda is a great cleaning and deodorizing agent. You can use it to clean the toilet instead of other chemical cleaners. Simply wet the toilet bowl and sprinkle baking soda on top, then use a brush to scrub the surface of the toilet bowl. Baking soda will make it easier for stains to come off.
White vinegar and lime
Both white vinegar and lime contain acid, which softens stains, eliminates odors, and effectively kills bacteria.
Pour a bowl of white vinegar or lime juice onto the toilet surface and leave it for about 1 hour. The acids in the vinegar and lime slowly break down the structure of the stains, making it easier for them to come off.
You can also sprinkle baking soda on the toilet bowl first, then pour vinegar or lime juice on top. Baking soda reacts with vinegar/lime juice to produce foaming, softening the stains. At this point, simply use a brush to clean the toilet bowl thoroughly and flush the toilet to remove any remaining dirt.
(Source: VTC.vn)
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