Plumber warns against popular toilet cleaning hack as it 'destroys' the system
Plumber warns against popular toilet cleaning hack as it 'destroys' the system
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If you're a fan of cleaning hacks, you might have seen one doing the rounds involving toilets. A mum's "little secret" for keeping her loo looking and smelling fresh with every flush went viral on Facebook. The woman shared in the Mums Who Clean group that she'd been using this trick for 14 years. She posted: "[Put] Dishwashing liquid in the toilet tank compartment and every flush is fresh clean smelly bubbles and toilet always looks clean.".
While many thought it was a brilliant idea and pledged to try it out, others were sceptical. If you're unsure whether to give it a whirl, an expert has now weighed in. Speaking to news.com. au, a plumber explained why it's not a good idea to try at home. Peter Daly, CEO of Master Plumbers, warned against using products not intended for use in a toilet system. He advised: "Master plumbers advises that it's safest to use cleaning products specifically designed for flush toilets. People living outside built up areas who use septic tanks should ensure the product used is compatible with septic systems.".
He also urged customers to consider the environment when selecting cleaning products. If you're now seeking a more eco-friendly method to get your toilet sparkling clean, you might want to think about using a pumice stone. A savvy woman took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group to reveal how a £1.49 pumice stone from her local pharmacy worked wonders on cleaning grime from her toilet bowl. "Since moving into my new house a year and half ago the toilets in the house have always annoyed me," she confessed.
Relaying her frustration, she added: "I'm guessing the people before didn't clean the toilets much! I had tried everything, scrubbing, bleach. So for months I've had those loo things that coloured the water, but I could still see it.". Determined for a solution, she explained: "Recently I've been pricing up new toilets, plumbers and new floors, because the state of the loos just had to change.". Her lightbulb moment came when listening to the 'Older and Wider' podcast: "Last week while listening to Jenny Eclair and Judith Holders, Older and Wider podcast with Aggie McKenzie they were talking about removing limescale from the toilet.".
