The sparkling bathroom and toilet are an indicator of the cleanliness of the owners. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to boast shining fixtures, and this can be caused by a variety of circumstances. Someone just does not clean, and someone can not cope with complex pollution. In our article we will describe in detail how to properly clean the toilet, what modern and folk remedies can be used to remove the most complex dirt.
Ready Toilet Fluids
Currently, cleaning products are able to wash virtually all types of dirt from the toilet. In addition, they help fight the unpleasant smell and prevent the growth of various microorganisms that are harmful to human health. As a rule, these funds are available in the form of a cream or gel. In their composition they most often have such substances as hydrochloric and orthophosphoric acid, oxalic acid, as well as alkali and chlorine (other acids and aromatic fragrances are possible). These ingredients help combat the following problems:
- limescale, which provokes the deposition of urinary stone - pollution appears as a result of the deposition of salt contained in water and urine;
- rust is also a consequence of poor water quality, dirty and defective cistern;
- surface contamination from waste products;
- unpleasant smell and bacteria - are the result of these problems.
Consider the most popular fluids that will help to quickly clean the toilet from these types of pollution:
- Domestos 100% - gel that contains hydrochloric acid. Helps remove rust and urinary stone. The average cost is 180 rubles. Customer reviews suggest that the tool does an excellent job. Of the minuses note that the limescale is practically not removed and there is a very pungent odor.
- Comet "7 days of purity" - gel with sulfuric acid. When working with him it is necessary to observe safety measures! Helps to clean the toilet from all types of pollution, including struggling with limescale. The average price is from 150 rubles. Consumers speak of this tool as the most effective and economical. Among the minuses point to too acrid smell.
- Sarma 7v 1 - means in the form of gel, contains oxalic acid. Effectively cleans all types of pollution, including yellow bloom. The average price is about 100 rubles. Buyers are satisfied with the result, as well as value for money. In addition, most say that the tool has a pleasant aroma of lemon, which stays fresh in the apartment for a long time.
- Cilit - gel with hydrochloric acid. When working with him it is necessary to observe safety measures! The gel removes all types of dirt in a matter of minutes, rescues from lime and rust. The average price is from 280 rubles. Buyers speak of this tool as the most effective. When using it, the toilet becomes more brilliant, the result is stored for a long time.
- Sanfor universal - agent containing chlorine. It helps to whiten the toilet, fights mold, dissolves fat, perfectly disinfects. The average price is from 80 rubles. Buyers note that this is a good tool that can be used not only for a toilet bowl, but also for cleaning the bath and the floor.Among the minuses emit the fact that the gel does not cope well with lime and rust, and also smells bleach.
Some housewives clean the toilet "Whiteness". As you know, this tool has a pronounced smell of chlorine, but perfectly helps to cope with old dirt, limestone, rust, kills germs and whitens the surface.
To achieve an effective result, you need one liter of "Whiteness" in the toilet for the night. In the morning, use a brush to clean the walls and rim of the toilet bowl, then rinse well with plenty of water.
Folk remedies
But not only the purchased liquid can cope with pollution in the toilet. There are several effective folk remedies worth a penny, and the result of their use will surprise you.
You can get rid of rust and limescale baking soda and vinegar. To do this, it is necessary to abundantly apply soda to the surface of the toilet bowl, leave for a longer exposure for thirty minutes. Then pour about 50-100 grams of vinegar on top, after which a rich foam is formed, which must be cleaned intensively with a brush or brush, then washed with water.
Many clean the surface of the toilet bowl electrolyte for batteries. It may seem strange to you, but this tool is an acid that can fight plaque and rust. To do this, apply electrolyte to the surface, wait about a quarter of an hour and wash off with plenty of water with a brush.
Remember that this is a very corrosive liquid, so when working with it you need to observe safety measures. Note that the electrolyte is not suitable for plastic pipes.
Everyone has long known that the popular drink Coca cola able to remove the most old spots. This happens due to the fact that in soda there is citric acid, which is able to quickly cope with sediment. To do this, fill the toilet with one and a half to two liters of the drink, wait about 20 minutes, rub the surface with a brush or brush and wash it abundantly with water.
It is possible to clear various deposits with the help of hydrochloric acid. This is one of the most effective, but dangerous means. Therefore, when working, always take precautions! The acid is applied to the surface for literally 3 minutes, after which it is thoroughly rinsed with plenty of water. Do not leave the tool for more time, as it is possible to damage the enamel toilet.
It is possible to scrub away the deposits and get rid of rust. citric acid. To do this, 2-3 bags are distributed over the surface of the toilet bowl, left for two hours, after which the polluted places are rubbed with a brush and washed off with plenty of water.
When using these methods, be sure to pay attention to the area inside the rim and the “channel” of water flow. They must be cleaned to remove possible mold, microbes and rust. Thanks to a more thorough cleaning, you can keep the toilet fresh for a longer time.
Clean the surface
Of course, when cleaning the toilet bowl, you should pay attention not only to its condition, but also to the surfaces in the toilet room. They must be in perfect condition so that it is pleasant to be in the toilet. First of all, it is a toilet seat. Very often traces and stains remain on it, which are subsequently difficult to remove. Ideally every family member should clean up immediately. Unfortunately, it is not always the case, moreover, in families, for example, there are children who often do not pay attention to pollution.
Wash the seat from the urine will help wet wipes and concentrated dishwashing liquid. Wipe the seat well and rinse with plenty of water. With vinegar stained you will help vinegar. Wet them with a cotton pad and wipe the surface thoroughly. Leave for a longer exposure for 5-10 minutes, after which rinse the seat with plenty of water. Also try using baking soda. It is necessary to apply it with a damp sponge on the surface and intensively rub contaminated places, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Very often, the seat cover turns yellow. This is due, for example, to poor-quality material or simply to burnout from a long time of use. To clean the cap from the yellowness will help gel Domestos. This method was tried by many hostesses, and each of them marks a really good result. When applying it, it is necessary to apply the agent on the lid and leave it for about a quarter of an hour. Then, thoroughly rub the polluted area with a brush and rinse with plenty of water.
Often under the rim of the toilet bowl there are leaks that can be cleaned with the help of liquid means or folk methods that we described above. Only when cleaning should pay special attention to these places. You can additionally use old toothbrushes - their small heads penetrate better into hard-to-reach places than, for example, a brush. Also, smudges can be scrubbed with baking soda or soft powders like Pemolux, Comet or Bref. They do not contain abrasives, so do not scratch the surface of the toilet, but quickly and effectively cope with unpleasant stains.
When cleaning the toilet, do not forget about two more things - this is the flush-out and the lid of the cistern. They often accumulate dust, microbes appear from rare washing. You only need a wet cloth for cleaning. If there is more intense contamination, use powders and liquid detergents to wash them.
How to wash the drain tank?
The inside of the tank can also be very dirty. It is covered with rust or lime deposits. These contaminants are directly related to water quality. The old tank needs to be cleaned more intensively, as often there is much grime in itwhich even in one or two times it is very difficult to wash.
Before proceeding with immediate cleaning, it is necessary to drain the water from the tank and shut it off so that it does not fill up for some time. For thorough cleaning, you can remove the float and siphon and wash them in a soap solution from rust and bloom. To clean the tank from the inside, you can pour about four liters of hot water into it, adding 50 grams of any washing powder. To leave this liquid for long influence approximately for 20-30 minutes. Then the water must be drained.
To get rid of stronger contaminants, use gentle cleaning powders. Pemolux, Comet or Bref. They must be applied to the surface and thoroughly rubbed with a brush. You can also use any liquid media, which we wrote about above. The best of them are gels. Cilit and Sarma. These funds should be applied to dirt, leave for 15-20 minutes and carefully cleaned with a brush. After that, draw water into the tank and drain it in the usual way.
To prevent the formation of plaque and rust, you can buy special pills. They are placed on the bottom of the tank and are there for a long time until complete dissolution. These tools help to fight not only with lime and rust, but also disinfect the toilet.
Such tablets can be of different colors (blue, green, pink), they have pleasant aromas, because the feeling of cleanliness will remain in the toilet room for a long time.
Getting rid of the blockage
During the operation of sanitary equipment, clogging of the toilet bowl may occur, which in itself is a very unpleasant situation and may further lead to the flooding of neighbors. You can get rid of this problem at home, but if something goes wrong with you, better refer to the professionals.
One of the most common ways to deal with blockages is to use plunger. It must be installed in the place of water discharge, then you need to make progressive movements up and down until the problem is eliminated. This method can be used with simple contamination, when, for example, water does not flow well. In more difficult cases, you will have to use a plumbing metal cable. To get rid of deposits in the knee of the toilet bowl and pipe, you must insert the cable into the drain hole and move it back and forth. This will clear the clogged place and eliminate the blockage. In difficult cases, it will be necessary to introduce a cable several times and remove contamination step by step.
If you do not have a plunger, you can use a regular plastic bottle. This method is very popular among hostesses. You will need a two-liter bottle. She needs to cut the bottom and install this design in the drain hole. Then push a little below the bottleneck several times so that the clog is pushed through by pressure.
Of the minuses of this method is worth noting the presence of a very large number of splashes. Therefore, bed rags and napkins in advance to immediately fix the problem.
Often the cause of blockage in the toilet is getting into it various items, such as paper towels, children's toys, etc. putting on household gloves, with hands, pull out the blockage object.
In this case, you need to be careful, because a hand can get stuck very easily in the neck of the toilet bowl, and this problem will be much more difficult to handle.
Also, to eliminate the blockage, you can use special fluids, which are produced specifically for these purposes. For example, gel Tiret, Sanfor and Domestos copes with such tasks. To do this, the liquid is poured into the toilet, left for 15-20 minutes, then thoroughly washed with hot water. Then you need to thoroughly wash the toilet, not only to get rid of dirt, but also to disinfect the surface. Using this method, you need to observe precautions, as the composition of liquids contains caustic acids that can leave a burn on the skin.
Useful tips
To wash the toilet does not cause you trouble, you need to carry out preventive cleaning once or twice a week. To do this, choose the right fluids and powders for cleaning needed to correct specific problems. Remember a number of rules that the plumber always pleases the eye:
- make sure that the water from the tank is not leaking (as there will be less plaque and rust on the surface);
- Do not flush any leftover food into the toilet;
- regularly use a brush to clean the bowl;
- Do not forget to clean the plumbing surfaces and perform preventive cleaning inside the tank.
It is better to maintain cleanliness constantly than to reuse potent fluids to get rid of pollution, to waste your time and mood.
On how to clean the toilet from plaque and rust, see the following video.
