Green cleaning toilets?

bim38106 · February 2011

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 · February 2011

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 · February 2011

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 · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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.

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