Laundry detergent: The secret weapon for pristine toilets
The toilet is often a household challenge. Limescale, deposits, and bad odours can be daily concerns. Put an end to that. Discover an effective way to clean your toilet that is budget-friendly and works better than expensive products. Your toilet bowl will shine like new.
Cleaning the toilet doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming. Many people instinctively reach for specialty products from the store, seeking results akin to a professional cleaning company. Meanwhile, the solution to a dirty toilet bowl may already be in your bathroom or laundry room—and it costs just pennies. Here is a surprisingly effective method that will restore freshness, hygiene, and shine to your toilet without unnecessary chemicals.
Cleaning the toilet at home – effectively and cheaply
You don't need to be a cleaning expert to know that the toilet is one of the dirtiest places in the house. Limescale, deposits from hard water, unpleasant odours, and most importantly, bacteria that accumulate on the bowl walls—this is a daily reality for every household. Although store shelves are stocked with detergents, they don't always manage to tackle stubborn dirt. That's why more people are turning back to tried-and-true home methods.
One of the most effective yet least known tricks for cleaning the toilet involves using... laundry detergent. Yes, the same one you use for washing clothes. Its composition—including whitening agents, enzymes, and water-softening substances—makes it excellent at tackling dirt in the toilet bowl.
To use this method, simply:
- generously sprinkle the bowl walls with regular laundry detergent (about 30-45 ml),
- wait about 30 minutes,
- then thoroughly scrub the inside of the toilet with a brush—paying special attention to areas under the bowl rim, where limescale and bacteria often accumulate,
- flush the water and enjoy the cleanliness.
The result? The toilet will smell fresh, and its surfaces will regain their shine—just like after a thorough cleaning done by professionals.
Natural additives for toilet cleaning
An unpleasant odour coming from the toilet often indicates that bacteria have settled in the bowl and haven't been fully removed during cleaning. Here, another home remedy comes in handy—garlic.
Though it sounds surprising, garlic, with its strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, acts like a natural air freshener... but from the inside. How to use it?
In the evening, before bedtime, toss two or three lightly crushed garlic cloves into the toilet bowl. Do not flush—leave them there overnight. In the morning, simply flush, and it's done. The effect lasts several days. It's a trick our grandmothers knew, and it still works, especially in combination with regular cleaning.
