06/14/2026
Bathroom Bowl Home Hack — step by step
How to mix & clean:
Step 1: Flush the toilet first
This wets the bowl and loosens dirt.
Step 2: Add baking soda
Sprinkle the ½ cup baking soda all around the inside of the bowl, especially on stains.
Step 3: Pour vinegar
Slowly pour ½ cup white vinegar over the baking soda.
It will fizz — leave it for 10–15 minutes.
Step 4: Add dish soap
Pour 1 tbsp dish soap into the bowl.
This helps break down grime and stains.
Step 5: Scrub
Use a toilet brush and scrub well, focusing under the rim and stain spots.
Step 6: Lemon (optional)
Squeeze lemon juice around the bowl for extra freshness.
Step 7: Let it sit
Leave everything for another 5 minutes.
Step 8: Flush
Flush and check. Repeat if stains are still there.
Extra tip:
For hard stains, leave the mixture overnight before scrubbing.
