Last month, my toilet started looking like it had been used by a mud wrestling team. The rim had a brown crust that made me wince every time I walked past.
I tried my homemade soda-vinegar trick, but the ring was stubborn. So I whipped up the citric acid spray and let it sit while I made coffee.
When I came back, I scrubbed for exactly 60 seconds. The ring was gone. No kidding. I actually yelled, “Yes!” and scared my cat.
Don’t forget the brush
Your homemade cleaner is only as good as your scrubbing technique. Use a good toilet brush with sturdy bristles.
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Don’t just swish the water around like you’re stirring soup. Get under the rim and agitate that mixture. It’s like a dance—but with less rhythm and more disinfecting.
Pro tip: dip the brush in the bowl after you flush to sanitize it. Then rinse it off. Your future self will thank you.
