In recent years, people online have gone crazy for the latest cleaning trends and advice on the best products to use with #cleaningtiktok having more than 1,600,000 posts. Despite the popularity, the cleaning trend could be doing more harm than good and instead, could be damaging items in your home.
One area of the home people often struggle to clean and banish stains from is their toilets. Toilets are prone to limescale which can leave unsightly black, brown and yellow stains.
He suggested that using bleach to clean your toilet should be avoided as this can run up a whole host of problems and costly repairs.
McNicholl said: “While effective for killing germs, bleach can etch the porcelain over time, leaving it dull and rough. It can also react with coloured grout, causing it to fade or discolour.”
The expert also said not to use powdered toilet bowl cleaners as they can “damage” your loo.
He continued: “They are an abrasive cleaner that can damage your toilet. These cleaners often contain gritty particles that can scratch the porcelain surface over time.
“While they might seem effective at removing tough stains initially, the long-term damage they cause to the toilet can outweigh the benefits.”
Repairs over time could cost up to £50-£150 for minor damage including scratches, and minor stains.
McNicholl instead recommended using the natural ingredient of white vinegar which you can pick up in supermarket giant Tesco for just 35p.
He advised: “White vinegar as it disinfects and removes mineral deposits remember to never mix this with bleach as it can create fumes.
“Commercial toilet bowl cleaners as many are available are safe for porcelain and effective at removing germs and stains.”
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