Green cleaning toilets?

bim38106

I've been reading up a lot on greening my cleaning routine. One book mentioned pouring 1/2 cup (or a full cup maybe?) of white vinegar into the toilet, scrubbing, then letting it sit for 30 mins before flushing. It said to do this weekly to keep the toilet clean/disinfected/fresh smelling.

Sounds easy enough to me! Does anyone do this and does it work pretty well to keep away the nasty rings in the toilet?

Magdala9

You will still develop rings with usage.  I use one cup of vinegar twice a week and go to town with bleach, once a month.   I do not have a septic system.  

dairygirl19

I tried it and I can't say that it worked all that fabulous.

I'm a pretty green cleaner but that didn't work for me.

Now every other week I put a couple drops of bleach in, swish and let sit until someone flushes it. Works great. I also have a Lysol toilet tab that works great. For quick cleans I just do a little bit of handsoap.

I do have a septic system and it's a non issue.

Mystery2B

I use a couple denture tablets, let them sit, then use the toilet brush and everything comes off pretty well (including ring).  And a box of store brand denture cleaner is cheap - like $4 for 50 tabs, so that's a lot of cleanings.

steenbean18

I actually like the idea of denture tabs.  I've heard that before, but forgot until you mentioned it.  Anyone know if they're safe for septic systems??

shortycake

For over a year now I have only cleaned the toilets w/vinegar and then a light mist of peroxide.  No rings, no grime, very fresh looking, no smells.  This is a very 'green' way to clean w/zero chemicals exposed to your family or environment.