Toilet limescale is a very common issue in many households. It appears slowly and, without us realizing it, there are white or yellow stains which are difficult to remove. Apart from not being aesthetic, limescale can cause bad odors and encourage the presence of bacteria.
It’s true there are some specific chemical products to get rid of it, but most of them are expensive or harsh. This is why we are going to tell you a homemade and simple way to stop this situation. So, let’s see what we need.
Toilet limescale
This is the accumulation of minerals coming from water. Every time we use the toilet the water leaves small mineral remains, especially calcium and magnesium, which stick to the porcelain surface of the toilet.
At first, you might not notice them, but with the passage of time, these minerals accumulate and form hard layers, which are the white and yellow stains inside the toilet. So, it’s important to regularly clean the toilet to avoid the limescale becoming harder and more difficult to remove.
Apart from the bad appearance, limescale can:
- Cause unpleasant odors.
- Encourage the presence of bacteria.
- Make the toilet look neglected, even if the rest of the bathroom is clean.
Regular cleaning
As we have just mentioned, the best way to avoid limescale is a regular cleaning routine. However, when limescale is already there, you need products that act for a longer period of time. This is why we suggest a homemade cleaner that can be left working for several hours, without the need to scrub immediately: salt.
Salt to remove toilet limescale
Yes, salt is the best solution here because it has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which makes it useful for household cleaning. Basically, when salt comes into contact with the water in the toilet, it helps soften the residues stuck to the porcelain.
But, what’s even better is the combination of salt and baking soda since baking soda helps loosen stains, neutralizes bad odors, and salt strengthens the cleaning effect for several hours.
Have in mind that this combination works slowly but continuously, which is why it is effective when left overnight.
Let’s prepare the toilet cleaner!
The good news is that you only need three ingredients for this homemade toilet cleaner:
- 2 tablespoons of coarse salt.
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
- 5 drops of essential oil (lemon, lavender, or eucalyptus).
You don’t need to use the essential oil, but it’s great to give the bathroom a more pleasant smell.
How to apply it
To make this toilet cleaner work properly, we recommend following these steps:
- Pour the mixture directly into the toilet.
- Make sure it reaches the areas where limescale is most visible.
- Close the toilet lid to prevent the spread of germs.
- Leave the mixture working overnight without using the toilet.
- In the morning, flush the toilet and, if necessary, gently scrub with a toilet brush to remove remaining limescale.
So…
If you have ever noticed white or yellow stains in your toilet and wondered why they keep coming back, now you know the reason.
It’s important to know that keeping a regular cleaning routine is still the best way to prevent limescale from building up. However, when it has already appeared, letting this homemade cleaner act overnight can make cleaning easier the next day.
We hope this homemade method is helpful and you don’t have to worry about the effects of toilet limescale anymore. Will you start using salt and baking soda in your toilet today?