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\u201cThat\u2019s why toilet bowl stains appear to come back quickly, as they never actually went away.\u201d To ensure the limescale is gone for good Chris recommends using\u00a0white vinegar, to make your own powerful but natural cleaning solution.<\/p>\n
Chris’ advice is to use a non-alkaline cleaning solution for which he suggests a natural cleaning hack using vinegar.<\/p>\n
He instructed: “Making a vigorous acidic solution is best done by using white vinegar. Pour a half cup of bicarbonate of soda into and around the bowl and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.”<\/p>\n
“Then, apply white vinegar over the\u00a0baking soda. This produces a fizzing reaction that activates the acid and can break down the most stubborn build-ups of limescale.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter about 10 minutes, scrub the toilet bowl thoroughly with a scouring pad \u2013 you may need to use some elbow grease!”<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce you have done this, flush a few times to rinse it all away. This should have done the trick, but if there are any lingering marks, you can also try lemon juice after you flush, as the acidic solution can help lift the most stubborn stains as well as deodorise the toilet bowl.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n For a natural solution that requires no scrubbing\u00a0Lynsey Crombie, cleaning expert, TV star, and Queen of Clean has shared her advice on how she tackles toilet bowl stains with her homemade solution.<\/p>\n She said: “To clean the unsightly brown stains in the toilet, I make up my toilet cleaning powder using citric acid and bicarbonate of soda.”<\/p>\n Explaining how she uses the solution, Lynsey detailed: “I use two large scoops of bicarbonate of soda, one large scoop of\u00a0citric acid, adding some tea tree essential oil as this is antibacterial.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Mix them all and pour directly down the toilet. Leave for 20 minutes before flushing, and stains are gone.”\u00a0 The expert explained that for those who want to use vinegar to get rid of the stains \u201cwithout scrubbing\u201d, plunge out some of the water and then add about 250 ml of white vinegar and leave to sit overnight, flush in the morning.<\/p>\n Of course, dirt and build-up in toilets isn’t a surprise, given their primary function.\u00a0<\/p>\n But if you’re seeing discoloured, unpleasant toilet bowl stains in or around the rim, it’s worth knowing that there are three main things likely to cause this: bacterial growth, hard water or waiting too long between cleanings.<\/p>\n Tony Jones, General Manager at Hard Water Softeners explained: \u201cLimescale can take on a host of colours depending on the different compounds that can be found in the water coming into your home \u2013 with build-ups usually taking an off-white or grey colour.<\/p>\n “Out of all the areas and appliances in our homes, the toilet is one of the most problematic and this is because it sees a lot of use and constantly has still water sitting inside of it, which is the perfect environment for limescale to thrive.<\/p>\n “Coloration is further influenced by the fact that, as limescale dries, it picks up any dirt particles along with it and slowly stains build layer by layer on the inside of the toilet bowl.”<\/p>\n
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