How to Clean Your Toilet with Citric Acid
What You’ll Need
- Citric Acid: You can find citric acid in powdered form at grocery stores or online. It’s often sold in bulk or as a food preservative.
- Water: For rinsing and diluting if necessary.
- A Toilet Brush (optional): While you might not need it, having one on hand can help with particularly stubborn stains.
Step-by-Step Cleaning Process
Step 1: Prepare the Toilet
Start by ensuring the toilet is not in use. For best results, do this cleaning in the evening before bedtime. This will give citric acid ample time to work its magic overnight.
Step 2: Apply Citric Acid
- Pour the Citric Acid: Open a packet of citric acid (typically 1-2 tablespoons should suffice) and pour it directly onto the yellow stains and around the inside rim of the toilet bowl.
- Target Stains: Pay special attention to areas where stains are most pronounced. Citric acid will work effectively on hard water deposits and discoloration.
Step 3: Let It Sit
Leave the citric acid to sit overnight. As you sleep, the citric acid will dissolve mineral deposits, break down stains, and neutralize unpleasant odors.
Step 4: Rinse and Flush
In the morning, simply flush the toilet. You may notice that the stains have vanished without the need for vigorous scrubbing or the use of harsh chemicals. If any stubborn stains remain, you can use a toilet brush to gently scrub those areas, but often this won’t be necessary.
Step 5: Enjoy a Sparkling Clean Toilet
Once you flush, you should see a significant difference. Your toilet bowl will shine like a diamond, free from the yellow stains that once marred its appearance.
