Stink-free toilet: 5 ways to keep it smelling good

According to various estimates, a person spends from six months to 4 years in the toilet during his life. (And for those who like to chat on social networks or read, then many times more.) Four years is not a great figure, and yet it speaks of the importance of the event. No one is happy about the “costs” of this “production” that makes life easier in the form of unpleasant odors. How to get rid of them? It is definitely impossible to get rid of toilet stench once and for all. Or rather, it is only possible by removing the toilet from its habitat in principle. Well, this cannot be, because it can never happen. Therefore, humanity has invented simple but quite effective ways to compete for fresh air.

We act according to schedule

The main condition in the fight against a specific aroma is regular cleaning. Whatever golden detergent is invented, it needs to be applied, it needs to be wiped, washed, it cannot help once and for all.

Wiping from time to time and incomplete cleansing of surfaces from urine leads to the formation of hardening plaque and stone on the toilet. It gives off a persistent odor and to get rid of it, it is no longer enough to simply wipe with a regular product.

Particular attention should be paid to hard-to-reach places - under the rim of the toilet. There are enough curved spout tools to get there.

The walls and floor also require attention; many small drops remain on them, which are not visible, but over time they eat into the surface and are difficult to remove.

Remembering what needs to be done on Saturday is not difficult when a person works a five-day shift. And if the activity schedule is changing, then it’s a good idea to make a plan for cleaning. To do this, just stick a colorful calendar on the door in the toilet and circle the necessary days.

It happens that even with proper cleaning, the smell remains, especially in old apartments. Most often the reason is cracks and damage from time to time on the pipes. In this case, it is necessary to thoroughly examine the sewer pipes and their connections.

Ventilate

It’s easy to say - the toilet and bathroom need to be ventilated. And how to do it? In apartment buildings there are usually no windows in the toilets; there is a ventilation hole, which often performs its function exactly the opposite. There is an exchange of smells “neighborly”. Even if you don't smoke, thanks to the ventilation system, you can become a potential smoker by regularly visiting the toilet.

In order for the ventilation to work and the unpleasant odors to go away, you need to install a fan. It can be configured to turn on when you enter and turn off when you leave the room.

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Cleaning can be done either with ready-made store-bought products, fortunately there is a wide choice, or with homemade ones.

Toilet care products usually add a chlorine compound, which ideally disinfects all surfaces, including under the rim, and removes yellowness. The slight smell of bleach on a clean surface creates a feeling of freshness.

When working with chlorine-containing compounds, you must act strictly according to the instructions. It is advisable to use a respirator or at least wear two or three pharmaceutical masks.Chlorine irritates the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth, and in a cramped toilet room you can inhale enough of it to get a slight burn to the nasopharynx and even get poisoned. Signs: sore and sore throat when swallowing, headache.

Baking soda, both baking soda and ash soda, is perfect for cleaning the toilet. They are not harmful and do not cause poisoning. The only thing you need to know is that it is advisable to work with them while wearing gloves. Soda Ash, getting on even a small area of ​​wounded skin, causes a strong burning sensation, and when dissolved in water, the mixture heats up sharply.

You can remove stubborn deposits in the toilet that smell bad in the following way:

1. take 100 grams of citric acid and 2 liters of Coca Cola or Pepsi;
2. scoop water out of the toilet;
3. add acid, pour cola;
4. close the lid and leave for 6-8 hours, preferably a day;
5. clean with a brush and rinse.

We catch bad odors, add good ones

So-called absorbers and neutralizers effectively retain unnecessary odors. These are not fragrance sprays; their function is to remove odors, not to mask them.

You can buy ready-made, or you can use improvised substances available to any housewife.

The following can absorb odors:

• Activated carbon; for a small toilet room you will need several standards of tablets, they need to be taken out and put in an inconspicuous place;
• baking soda absorbs odors very well; Pour a few tablespoons into an open container and change as needed;
• if people smoke in the toilet, the smell of smoke will be brightened up by table vinegar; It is enough to dilute a couple of spoons in water;
• There is a method for quickly getting rid of a bad smell - you need to light a couple of matches, the smell of burning sulfur will absorb and kill all the others.

Nature has substances that replace the purchase of flavoring. Their scent is light, natural and pleasant, creating comfort in the home. These include:

• coffee, it can be used both in crushed form and after brewing in a coffee maker, and by the way, it is useful to pour coffee grounds into the toilet - it removes the smell from it well;
• citrus fruits in slices, or just the peel from them - add aroma to all rooms;
• essential oil plants - mint, lavender, both dried herbs and in the form of oils are good; It’s enough to drop a few drops onto a napkin or make your own deodorant: pour water into a container with a sprayer and drop in essential oil with your favorite scent;
• If you are struggling with odors in the toilet in the country, then there is an excellent stink neutralizer for this case - the tomato plant. Usually, part of the tops of tomatoes is removed - the stepsons, the lower leaves, so they need to be poured into the toilet pit. Tested - it helps!

Air ozonizer

If funds allow, then you can purchase the smallest ozone-producing device for the toilet room. Then breathing in the toilet will not only be pleasant, but also beneficial for your health.