Amazing things can be found in a toilet tank. It can for example be bricks or plastic bottles filled with water to save water or even white vinegar that is poured into them for cleaning purposes, but in some homes, the tank can reserve you even bigger surprises! To keep toilets fresh and clean for much longer while saving some effort on the complicated maintenance of this area which tends to quickly become clogged, it is possible to slip in… a tube of toothpaste! This really effective technique allows you to save some money on products intended to keep toilets fresh, healthy, disinfected and sparkling clean with the beautiful mint smell that goes with it. And what’s more, it’s very simple to do and the effects last about a month!
What you need to get a fresh toilet:
- A tube of mint toothpaste
- A needle, a thumbtack or a pin
Steps to a fresh toilet:
1) First of all, buy the toothpaste in anticipation. Above all, choose the cheapest you will find in the supermarket… No need to choose a brand for the use you are going to make of it!
2) Then make holes all over the surface of the tube. The idea is to make lots of holes or use a thumbtack to make bigger holes to make sure the trick will work well.
3) Ensuite, place the tube in the tank.
It will be necessary renew it approximately every month. After a certain time, you will no longer have the clean, fresh and minty effect, a sign that you need to replace the tube! Instead of holes, some also cut the end of the tube before putting it in the tank. This releases freshness even more effectively. However, this wears out the toothpaste much faster.
In addition, check out our easy recipes to make an effective natural air freshener!
How to keep toilets fresh and odor-free naturally (without chemicals)?
To keep your toilet fresh and odor-free the natural way, without using chemicals, you can follow these handy tips and use common ingredients! And of course, make sure to always close the toilet seat to prevent the dispersion of fecal matter molecules and repair leaks to limit humidity, and therefore associated odors and mold.
Cleaning, the first defense against odors!
First of all, you obviously need to clean the toilets regularly with natural solutions. Preferably use white vinegar or baking soda to disinfect and descale the bowlbecause they have a natural deodorizing effect. To use the first, pour a cup into the bowl and leave for 30 minutes, then scrub with a brush. While it’s on, rub all the parts of the toilet (bowl, seat, base, etc.) with a cloth soaked in this product to eliminate projections of fecal matter or urine present everywhere on the installation. If necessary, after application, sprinkle baking soda in the bowl and rub again to loosen even better and descale any remaining traces.
Also think about wash the floors around the toilet with a mixture of water, white vinegar and a few drops of essential oil. Then use the same mixture to clean the walls and surfaces around the toilet. This will eliminate persistent odors embedded in the environment. Also make sure that the toilets benefit from good ventilation. Open windows regularly or use an exhaust fan (VMC) to eliminate bad odors and humidity. Finally, note that some purifying plants such as English ivy or saw palmetto can help purify the air and reduce odors. In short, something to green and decorate the little corner usefully!
Using natural deodorizers for fresh toilets
Add a few drops of essential oils (such as lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil or other [pin sylvestre, eucalyptus radié, agrumes, etc.]) inside the toilet paper rollon the cardboard part, for continuous freshness. You can also place a small bowl or jar of baking soda with a few drops of essential oil of your choice in a corner of the toilet to absorb odors.
In addition to using it for cleaning, also add a cup of white vinegar in the toilet water tank if you don’t use the toothpaste trick. This will help maintain freshness with each flush (and limit the formation of rust!). You can also put a sachet of activated charcoal in a corner of the toilet to absorb odors naturally. Finally, note that lighting a match after using the toilet can help mask odors without deodorizing spray ! It’s always good to know.
Effervescent bombs or a toilet block
Prepare cleaning bombs by mixing baking soda, citric acid and a few drops of essential oil. Toss one into the latrine bowl once a week for deep cleaning and deodorization. You can also replace the toilet block by a homemade natural alternative version to slip into the plastic packaging of the supermarket version.