Tip from Grandma: To keep the toilet sparkling clean, put salt in it.
It might surprise you to learn that salt, which you probably already have in your home, is the key to a clean toilet. Yes, this everyday item can do a great job of keeping your bathroom faucets clean and shiny without using any harsh chemicals.
How Hard It Is to Keep a Toilet Clean
Everyone wants a clean bathroom, but the toilet is often the hardest spot to clean. There are a lot of harsh chemicals in cleaning products that can hurt tile and make us sick. Don’t worry, though; there’s an easy and effective fix: salt!
For a simple cleaning mix made at home with salt
It’s easy and cheap to make your own cleaning mix with salt. Here is a quick recipe to get you going:
What’s in it: 100 grams of salt
Initial Steps: Put 100 grams of salt into a bowl.
Put some water on a sponge or cloth and then dip it into the salt.
Focusing on spots with stains or buildup, scrub the inside of the toilet bowl.
Allow the salt to do its thing for a while.
Lastly, flush the toilet to get rid of any leftover waste and reveal a bowl that is spotless.
How does salt work?
In nature, salt has cleaning qualities that make it very good at getting rid of dirt and stains. It’s strong but gentle, so you can use it on delicate surfaces like pottery without worrying about damaging them. It’s also easy to find and doesn’t cost much, so it’s a great option to pricey cleaning products.
