There are many cleaning hacks that households follow to ensure a swift and savvy clean, but not all of them are praised by experts. One toilet trick has recently caught attention online, after a mum shared her 'little secret' to keeping the loo pristine and fragrant with each flush.
In the popular Mums Who Clean Facebook group, she divulged her long-standing method, posting: "[Put] Dishwashing liquid in the toilet tank compartment and every flush is fresh clean smelly bubbles and toilet always looks clean."
But whilst this unconventional tip was hailed as 'genius' by fellow cleaners, professionals are now advising against it. Weighing in on the discussion, Peter Daly, CEO of Master Plumbers, detailed why this may not be the wisest move, reports the Mirror.
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Cautioning against using household items that aren't intended for use in toilets, Peter stated: "Master plumbers advises that it's safest to use cleaning products specifically designed for flush toilets. People living outside built up areas who use septic tanks should ensure the product used is compatible with septic systems."
Additionally, he encouraged individuals to be mindful of environmental impact when picking out cleaning agents. Those now in search of an eco-friendlier technique might consider the use of a pumice stone for a shine without the chemicals.
One woman shared er cleaning hack on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, detailing how a £1.49 pumice stone from her local pharmacy miraculously cleaned stubborn grime from her toilet bowl.
She explained: "Since moving into my new house a year and half ago, the toilets in the house have always annoyed me. I'm guessing the people before didn't clean the toilets much. I had tried everything, scrubbing, bleach. So for months I've had those loo things that coloured the water, but I could still see it."
In search of a fix, she said: "Recently I've been pricing up new toilets, plumbers and new floors, because the state of the loos just had to change. Last week while listening to Jenny Eclair and Judith Holders, Older and Wider podcast with Aggie McKenzie they were talking about removing limescale from the toilet.
She added: "A pumice stone! It doesn't scratch or damage. £1.49 from my local pharmacy has saved me hundreds of pounds! You're welcome."