Have you moved into a rental apartment where the toilet hasn't been cleaned for a long time? Or have you returned to your country house to discover that deposits have built up in the unused toilet? No need to panic, because we will now explain to you how to clean a heavily dirty toilet step by step.
Proper hygiene in the bathroom is the be-all and end-all
Keeping the toilet clean is one of the most important household tasks. Millions of germs and bacteria collect in the toilet bowl, which spread quickly and reach frequently touched surfaces such as the toilet seat. Furthermore, the toilet is the heart of every bathroom and must be sparkling clean to ensure a good indoor climate. If you have to deal with a very dirty toilet in a rented apartment, for example, superficial cleaning is of no use and can even lead to more stubborn deposits. But how do you properly proceed to clean the entire toilet and restore it to its original splendor?
How to properly clean a heavily soiled toilet
Step 1: thorough cleaning
First of all, you need to thoroughly clean the heavily soiled toilet to remove the surface dirt and stains. There is an important rule of thumb: you always clean the toilet from the outside in. You can then also determine whether urine scale and limescale have formed.
What you need:
- Rubber gloves (Be sure to use separate gloves for the bathroom and choose a different color for the kitchen so you can distinguish them)
- All-purpose cleaner or a homemade solution of 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in 200 milliliters of water
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- old toothbrush
- Paper towels
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StarkClean dirty toilet thoroughly: Directions
- Spray the toilet with all-purpose cleaner from top to bottom: the cistern, the hinges, both sides of the lid and seat, the rim, the outer bowl, and the base. Leave on for about a minute to dissolve the dirt.
- Apply the toilet bowl cleaner under the rim by carefully sliding the angled nozzle over the inner edge of the bowl and squirting the product out in a steady stream.
- Start wiping the toilet by repeating the same sequence from the first point. Use the paper towels for this, changing them as needed.
- Spray the toothbrush with all-purpose cleaner and approach the hinges, brushing off any debris.
- Start scrubbing the toilet bowl under the rim with the toilet brush and work your way all the way around. Then, spiral the brush around the inside of the bowl, starting at the top and swirling it around to the waterline. Continue until you reach the well and pump the brush in and out of the well a few times to clean that too.
- Hold the brush in the toilet and flush so the water flushes it away. To drain the brush, hold it on the edge and fold down the seat. Let the brush stand for a few minutes and then put it back in the brush holder when it is dry (if it is wet and goes back in, unsightly deposits will form).
Step 2: Remove limescale and urine scale
If brown spots are visible in the toilet bowl after thorough cleaning, then this is called urine scale. To remove this, you can use non-alkaline cleaners or simple home remedies such as vinegar and baking soda. You simply apply the cleaning agent to the affected areas, leave it to work for about 15 minutes and then carefully scrub off the brown stains with the toilet brush. With the right cleaner, this doesn't require much effort.
If you want to remove urine stone with home remedies, you canTry tips and tricks in this article.
Step 3: Clean toilet rim
If the deposits under the edge of the toilet do not disappear when you clean the toilet for the first time, you should clean the edge of the toilet again. You can use various tools for this, such as special toilet brushes with a smaller edge brush. Even simple paper towels can prove to be very helpful when dealing with a dirty toilet rim. Further tips on how to use this simple household remedy and clean the toilet rim properly,can be found here.
Step 4: replace yellowed toilet seat
If you have already tried everything to get the dirty toilet seat clean and the stubborn stains andTo remove yellowing, but nothing worked, then you can simply replace the toilet seat. This saves you a lot of effort and you can be sure that the toilet seat is optimally hygienic, even in a rented apartment.
Step 5: Clean the drain and remove odors
Atbad smells from the toiletyou should pay special attention to the drain. This also needs to be cleaned regularly if you want to transform the bathroom into a place of well-being.
If the drain pipe is clogged, the home remedy baking soda is a real miracle cure alongside special pipe cleaners. Put two packets of it in the toilet and pour half a bottle of vinegar on top (hot water works too). Leave it on for a few minutes and the drain should be clear. In the case of a severely clogged pipe, it is worth having a plunger or a special spiral on hand.
