In a humid environment such as a bathroom, surfaces such as a toilet bowl are often dirty quickly, affecting aesthetics and threatening the health of your family. But do you know how to properly remove stains on toilet and bathroom surfaces? Let’s find out with Huttuscon in the following article!
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The cause of black and yellow stains in the toilet
To completely solve the situation of stains that often appear in the toilet, we need to know the reasons why they appear and how to prevent them from appearing effectively. Here are the causes of stains in the toilet bowl:
Haven’t cleaned toilets and toilets for a long time
A toilet is a sensitive place, in direct contact with feces and waste, if it is not cleaned for a long time, these wastes will be deposited and gradually accumulated into yellow plaque, sticking to the surface of the toilet. bridge.
The wrong way to clean the toilet
Many people wonder why they regularly clean the toilet but still appear black or yellow plaque. It may be due to the use of sharp tools or cleaning solutions during the cleaning process that damage the anti-dust glaze in the toilet. Then the waste will stick more easily and quickly create yellow stains.
The source of flushing water used for the toilet is contaminated with alum
The water used to flush the toilet directly affects the surface of the toilet. Therefore, if the water is contaminated with alum, it will cause a bad, fishy smell. When draining water from the tank, to the naked eye, the water is still clear. However, after about 10-15 minutes, the water begins to precipitate and turns brick yellow, and dark yellow clings to the surface of the toilet.
Water contaminated with heavy metals
In large cities or places near industrial areas, water is likely to be contaminated with heavy metals. In it, Manganese is a chemical that makes toilets black. Manganese in contact with oxygen or chlorine will convert to Manganese dioxide, this chemical forms black or brown sludge, which precipitates inside pipes that can cause clogged drains and toilets.
Pouring greasy food down the toilet
If any family has a habit of pouring leftovers down the toilet, grease will stick to the surface of the toilet, forming a dirty yellow and black plaque for a long time. The grease stains on the toilet wall are difficult to wash away, they stick for a long time and stick with other wastes, which will form plaque that is difficult to clean for a long time.
How to remove stains on toilet and bathroom surfaces?
Use a mixture of lemon juice and essential oils
The acidic property of lemon juice is a great “weapon” to help remove stains and whiten surfaces such as toilets and bathroom floors effectively. In addition, the combination of good cleaning properties from lemons With the natural aroma of essential oils, it is not only an effective way to whiten the toilet, but also gives your bathroom space fresh and pure air. :
- Mix a cup of lemon juice with 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil and pour it into an empty spray bottle.
- Spray the mixture on the surfaces to be cleaned, especially those with stubborn stains.
- Scrub thoroughly with a brush and leave it on for about 15 minutes for the active ingredients to work.
- Rinse and dry the surface with clean water.
Combine white vinegar and borax to clean stains
The combination of white vinegar and borax creates a paste that is capable of removing stains but is also environmentally friendly. They help remove stains on the surface of items in the bathroom due to the accumulation of minerals in water, and hard water and return a bright white look to the surface of the items as well as remove yellow stains from the toilet.
How to clean this stain is also very simple as follows:
- After dissolving vinegar and solder to form a paste, apply the mixture to the spots that need to be cleaned.
- Scrub with a stiff bristle brush for a while and leave it on for about 20-30 minutes.
- Use warm water or a damp cloth to clean the surface to completely remove dirt as well as the residue of the remaining solder powder.
- Repeat the above steps if the stain is not completely gone.
How to clean stains on toilets and bathrooms with specialized detergents
Weighed and measured with the right amount of cleaning chemicals, reputable toilet cleaner products on the market today help remove stains on the surface of toilets and bathrooms effectively without damaging the surface. face. Moreover, with convenient use, you only have to spend about 15 minutes to own clean and shiny bathroom space.
Use Coca-Cola to clean black and yellow toilets
Coca-Cola is not only the favorite soft drink of many people, but it is also extremely effective in cleaning and bleaching stubborn stains on objects.
Use a 1.5-liter Coca-Cola bottle to pour directly into the toilet bowl, with black and yellow spots. Then close the toilet lid and wait for about 60-70 minutes, then use a brush to clean the dirt and residue on the surface of the toilet. The experience of many housewives shows that the longer the coke is left, the more effective it will be.
Alum bleaches the toilet as clean as new
The next method of bleaching toilets that we would like to introduce to our customers is using alum. With this method, customers use ½ bowl of alum mixed with boiling water in a ratio 1:1. Soak for 30 minutes so that the strong compounds in alum soak into stubborn plaque. Then use the brush to clean those stains until the toilet is white again. Add a small tip if you want alum to maximize its effect, add a little lemon juice to that mixture, the toilet will be as bright as new.
Salt
Table salt is the simplest and easiest solution to do when the toilet appears black, yellow stains causing unsightly. To whiten the toilet with table salt, use 1 small bowl of table salt with ½ cup of water, and mix to form a paste. Then pour them into the toilet, especially in the black, yellowed areas. Wait about 30 minutes for the salt to soak in to soften stubborn stains, then use a brush to clean the stains.
Some notes when applying how to clean toilets at home:
- Wear rubber gloves to avoid direct contact with chemicals or dirt when cleaning the toilet, also wear safety glasses to avoid splashing water in the eyes.
- If cleaning the toilet with chemicals or detergents, you should read the instructions carefully, to avoid using too much to peel off the enamel in the toilet, making it difficult to make it like new.
- Close the toilet lid every time you flush.
- Absolutely do not sponge to clean the toilet because this is a very favorable place for bacteria to grow.
- It is recommended to use paper towels for cleaning because when finished, they can be thrown away and decomposed quickly without affecting the environment.
- When finished cleaning, remember to wipe the tools again as well as clean them, dry them and store them for reuse next time.
- Should be cleaned every 2 months.
