How to Clean a Toilet

Most toilet bowls are made of vitreous china and easy to clean even with simple cleaning detergents sold in the supermarkets.

For toilets that that are only dirty, we recommend thick chlorine bleach to be poured in the bowl, covering well underneath the edge. Leave it to work for a few minutes. Scrub well with toilet brush and then flush the water. Make sure you wear protective gloves and mask (if necessary) to avoid poisoning by inhaling toxic gases as the cleaning bleach releases them. Under no circumstances ever mix the bleach with other cleaning materials as the combination would produce even stronger toxic gases because it is ammonia-based.

Do not use any abrasive cleaning products as they damage the surface and allow dirt to stick easier.

When there is accumulated limescale, the bleach will not work. It will only clean the dirt but the main problem remains. In this case we suggest you use cleaning products that remove limescale. Use the detergent to cover every inch from the inside of the toilet bowl, including underneath the edge. Leave it to work for several minutes, scrub well with the toilet brush and flush. In cases where the limescale is severe, repeat the procedure. You may have to be ready to scrub it with hand, using a sponge. Always wear gloves and a protection mask.

We advise you to use toilet paper and a bathroom cleaner for the cleaning of the lid and underneath the toilet bowl. This way all the germs will be flashed down after you finish. If you use a cleaning cloth make sure it is well washed before you clean with it again, or, the better option, dispose of it.

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