Bathroom and toilet cleaning is a time-consuming and tiring affair, agreed. But you cannot deny the importance of cleaning this area of your home. If you do not want cross-contamination inside your home, cleaning your toilet frequently is the only way to prevent it.

To prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading in your home, you must clean your bathroom and toilet every 2 to 3 days. However, just a normal cleaning won't do when it comes to toilets. You have to deep clean this facility by disinfecting the toilet seat and thoroughly cleaning the exterior and interior areas of the toilet.

A dirty toilet is a breeding ground for germs and smells bad. Cleaning your toilet only requires a few simple tools. A strong brush, a high-quality toilet cleaner, and some water are all you really need to clean it properly.

5 Tips to Consider When Cleaning Toilets at Home

The tips listed below can come in handy when cleaning toilets and will help you get the job done more easily.

1. Clean and Disinfect The Toilet Bowl

• Before you get down to clean the toilet seat, it is important to wash the toilet bowl first. Drain the toilet bowl first. You can use a plunger or turn off the water supply and flush it down to drain the water.

• Now, spread the advised amount around the toilet bowl in a circle and let it sit for five minutes. Then take a cleaning brush with a long handle and thoroughly scrub the bowl's inside and rim. Once you have cleaned the toilet bowl properly, turn on the flush to rinse away the toilet cleaning chemical.

Keep scrubbing while draining the water out. It will ensure deep cleaning of the toilet bowl.

2. Clean the Exterior of the Toilet Bowl Along With The Toilet Seat

• You can use the same toilet cleaning agent you used for the toilet bowl to clean the seat and exterior areas. Pour the adequate amount of toilet cleaner on the seat, the lid, the outer rims, and the toilet's base. Cover the hinges and the bolt as well.

• Use a different brush this time to clean the exteriors of the toilet bowl. You can use any old toothbrush to get into the tiny nooks and corners to scrub the dirt away. Use water to wash away the cleaning agent.

• Once the water dries off, you can spray disinfectant on the toilet seat and exterior areas to eliminate germs, bacteria, and viruses. Repeat the same steps every couple of days to prevent cross-contamination of germs in your home.

3. Clean and Disinfect the Toilet Base

• Cleaning the toilet's base is as important as cleaning the toilet bowl, seat, and lid. The lower part of the toilet attached to the floor or the lower side is known as the base. This part also needs a deep cleaning to maintain hygiene.

• Use the same toilet cleaner you used for the bowl and seat and apply it at the base for proper cleaning. Scrub with the same brush you used for cleaning the toilet seat, and use water afterwards to wash away the cleanser.

4. Get Rid of Foul Odours

• Occasionally, even after cleaning the toilet properly, a foul odour may hang around the toilet. There can be several reasons for this. It is best to deal with this issue as quickly as possible.

• If your toilet is clean, dirty bathroom floors can be a possible source of foul smells. Check the bathroom floor properly for signs of wear and tear or crack. If you find any, call the plumber right away to get it fixed. Dirty water can accumulate in these cracks, making them a haven for the growth of germs, mould, and bad smells.

• Also, clean the grout lines between the bathroom tiles to kill odour-generating bacteria completely.

5. Clean the Toilet Brush

• Toilet cleaning is not limited to the toilet but extends to the tools used in the process. Once you have completed the entire cleaning process, it is also time to cleanse the toilet brush.

• Rinse the scrubber with water more than once. Keep it under direct sunlight to dry, then spray a strong disinfectant. However, always wear gloves for better protection while cleaning the toilet and bathroom.

In Conclusion

Following these five toilet cleaning tips will help you clean your toilet properly. However, invest in a good quality toilet cleaner to eliminate germs and dirt. A low-quality toilet cleaner might save you money but won't give you a sparkling clean toilet.

Author Bio:

Lyndal Hanley is the Marketing Strategist at Hanley Industrial Enterprises.

With over 15 years experience in the industrial & commercial cleaning industry, Lyndal guides the creation of content on the Hanleys website, social media and other key marketing channels.