Keep it clean The first step towards maintaining a fresh toilet is always to keep it clean. To do this, always ensure that it is flushed after use. If you have kids in the house, there is a very high possibility that they will use the toilet and leave it just like that. This causes a foul smell to spread slowly across the bathroom and in a short time, you won’t be able to … [Read more...]

Scrub using a brush At times, the stain might not be permanently attached to the toilet and a simple scrub will do. Simply use the regular toilet cleaning detergents or formulas as the first step. If the stains persist, proceed to the steps below. Vinegar and baking soda These two are the most commonly used household products to deal with a number of stains and thus, they … [Read more...]

Close off the water supply Before even starting off the repairs, the first thing to do is to cut off the water supply. This will keep the water from flowing back in or pouring outside once you start disconnecting the lines and components inside the tank. Basically, all you need to do is identify the line that brings in water from the outside, then close the gate valve or … [Read more...]