Keeping the toilet clean and smelling fresh can be a constant challenge. Many times we spend money on cleaning products that do not offer lasting results. But there is a simple and inexpensive trick that uses a product that we all have at home: toothpaste.

This method helps keep the toilet clean, bacteria-free, and pleasantly smelling for weeks. Read on to find out how to do it easily and effectively. If you want to see this method, watch the following

How to clean the toilet with toothpaste

Not only will this trick keep the toilet clean and fresh, but it will also reduce the buildup of scale and bacteria. Try it and be amazed by the results!

Materials Needed

• 1 tube of cheap toothpaste (any brand will do)
• Needle or pin
• Cleaning gloves
• Cistern cover or water tank

Procedure

1. Preparing the toothpaste

• Take the tube of toothpaste and cut off the ends.
• Using a needle or pin, poke several holes in both sides of the tube.
• Open the lid of the tube so that the paste is slowly released.

2. Installation in the water tank

• Open the toilet water tank lid.
• Place the tube of toothpaste at the bottom of the reservoir, submerging it in the water.
• Close the tank lid.

3. Activation and maintenance

• Each time you flush the toilet, the water will release a small amount of toothpaste, cleaning the toilet and leaving a fresh scent.
• The effect can last up to 3 months before the paste tube needs to be replaced.

Tips and tricks

• Use a toothpaste with mint or eucalyptus:
  This will improve the aroma and provide a longer-lasting feeling of freshness.
• Make enough holes:
  If you make few holes, the paste will come out very slowly and the effect will be less. If you make too many holes, the tube will empty quickly.
• Regular replacement:
  To keep the cleanliness and fresh scent, change the toothpaste tube every 2 to 3 months.
• Avoid intensely colored pasta:
  Intensely colored pastes could leave stains in the toilet or in the tank.
• Combine with other methods:
  You can complement this trick with a weekly cleanse using vinegar and baking soda for a deeper cleanse.