When cleaning toilets, we tend to concentrate our efforts on descaling the bowl and cleaning the seat. At the same time, this is understandable: these are in fact the visible parts of the toilets. However, the water tank full of scale also deserves your attention. There are indeed stubborn black stains which can sometimes cause drips which can then stain the bowl. In addition, accumulations of limescale can cause leaks in the long run. And the last thing we want is to have to call a plumber in a hurry… Find out how to clean and descale the toilet flush tank. This tip is as simple as it is quick and very effective!
And good news: for good hygiene in this area, you do not need chemicals (bleach, hydrochloric acid, commercial anti-limescale, etc.) or homemade household products that are complicated to concoct! White vinegar will be more than enough.
What you need:
-White vinegar (allow up to 8 liters depending on the state of your water tank)
-Household gloves
-A scrub brush and a sponge
-A multi-purpose cleaner or a spray with vinegar to complete the cleaning:
How to clean the toilet flush?
1) First, put on your rubber gloves and remove the tank cover.
2) Next, pour vinegar into the water in the tank, making sure to fill it to the top.
3) Leave this eco-friendly cleaning product act all night. This will help dissolve limescale deposits and possible mold in the tank more effectively.
4) The next day, flush the toilet several times to remove all the vinegar.
5) You can then empty the tank completely. To do this, turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to remove any water present. Then scrub the tartar residue with your brush.
6) Spray your vinegar or multi-purpose cleaner and leave to act for 10 minutes before passing your sponge over the earthenware, the float, the flap and other dirty elements.
7) Finally, turn the water back on and flush the toilet to rinse. You can put the lid back on.
And there you have it: the flush tank will be clean and impeccably descaled. Think about repeat this cleaning every two months to keep your toilet fresh and clean for longer. If the tank is very dirty, do not hesitate to empty it and fill it completely with pure vinegar which you can again leave overnight.
How to fix the water tank of your wall-hung toilet?
With a wall-hung toilet, access to the tank is much less easy than with conventional toilets. And yet, cleaning remains necessary ! So, what to do? To reach the mechanism, you will have to use a screwdriver and remove the frame that supports the plate. Also remember to turn off the water with a pipe wrench and dismantle the hose, the shut-off valve and the float. This will give you full access to complete the steps presented above!
Why use white vinegar to clean the toilet?
If vinegar is the most ideal household product for carrying out this household task, it is above all because it is an excellent natural anti-limescale. Very effective on encrusted tartar, it also allows disinfect the tank naturally and remove possible rust stains present inside the tank. Finally, it is an outstanding deodorizer that poses no risk if you have a septic tank. And you will agree: in a toilet, it is not luxury! The king of natural and ecological cleaning products therefore left with many advantages.