Even if you regularly maintain your toilet, as it is strongly recommended, it is not uncommon for lime scale to form at the bottom of the bowl. This is due to the fact that the water is permanently stagnant at the bottom of the bowl. We invite you to discover the various tips to eliminate and avoid these unsightly stains in your toilet.

Brighten without chemicals

These visible stains on the bottom of the toilet bowl, also called lime, mineral deposits or calcium deposits, are quite problematic and difficult to clean. Many people think that for more efficiency it is essential to use commercial cleaning products. However, this is a misconception, because there are other natural and more economical solutions. Indeed, do not forget that commercial products are not only harmful to health and the environment, but can also be expensive for some. Among these products to be banned, it is important to mention bleach and bleach-based products, since they are still widely used. However, it should be known that apart from being dangerous in the case of the toilet, they do not attack the root of the problem, which is the limestone. That is, they become whiter and that’s it. As you must have understood, it is preferable to resort to natural solutions that are ecological, without negative effects on health and economy. We describe some of them below.

  • White wine vinegar

A first solution to overcome these problems of tartar is the use of white vinegar. This product is increasingly used for daily cleaning and is highly effective. Here’s how to bleach the bottom of your toilet bowl and remove scale with vinegar:

  • Heat ½ quart of white vinegar. It is not necessary to boil it.
  • Once the vinegar is hot, drain it by running it down the sides of the bowl.
  • Leave on for at least an hour, or ideally overnight, to give the white vinegar time to soak in.
  • After the soaking time, rub with a brush to remove stains and limescale.
  • Flush the toilet and you’re done.

  • Baking soda

Baking soda is also increasingly used to tackle the most stubborn stains. You can use it to clean your toilet bowl. Here’s how:

  • Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl.
  • Then pour 1-2 cups of vinegar into it. Be sure to add it slowly, because when it comes in contact with the bicarbonate, a chemical reaction will occur in the form of bubbles.
  • Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before scrubbing to mix the solution in the bowl. Be sure to spread this mixture on every visible area above the waterline. Let it work again.
  • You can mix again to make sure you thoroughly soak up the stains with your mixture.
  • Finally, scrub with the toilet brush before flushing the toilet to flush.

  • Soda Crystals

This very effective cleaner features similar properties to baking soda, but is more corrosive. This means you need to use it carefully and equip yourself with household gloves beforehand. Here’s how to make your toilet bowl shine again:

 

  • Start in a pot of water by heating some water.
  • Empty 2 tablespoons of soda crystals into the bowl of your toilet, then pour in the hot water.
  • Leave on for at least an hour, the longer you wait the better the result.
  • You can then scrub with the toilet brush before flushing.

  • Citric acid

Another product that is known to be a very good natural descaler is citric acid. Here’s how to clean your toilet bowl:

  • First pour hot water into the bowl, then add half a bag of citric acid.
  • The heat of the water activates the interaction between the citric acid and the limestone. If possible, let it soak overnight.
  • Then scrub with a toilet brush before flushing.
  • It is possible to repeat the process to overcome the most resistant traces.

  • Coca Cola

Although this solution is not really natural, if you have leftover Coca Cola, use it to clean your toilet instead of throwing it away. Just pour the Coca-Cola directly on the walls of the toilet bowl and then let it soak overnight. In the morning, all you have to do is flush the toilet. If necessary, do not hesitate to clean with the toilet brush.

Regular maintenance of the toilet bowl

To avoid these unsightly deposits as much as possible, regular maintenance of your toilet bowl is necessary. As soon as you notice the appearance of tartar traces, act quickly to prevent the deposit from expanding, which happens relatively quickly. For hygienic reasons, also make sure to clean the toilet seat well, but also disinfect the flush button with household vinegar, for example. You can add 2 drops of tea tree essential oil.