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Cleaning a toilet isn’t fun, but it’s easier than you think.
Flush and Add Bowl Cleaner
Flush the toilet with the lid closed to wet the bowl.
Wearing rubber gloves, add thetoilet bowl cleaneras close to the toilet rim as possible to cover the bowl.
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Scrub the Toilet Bowl
Always begin scrubbing under the bowl rim first with thetoilet brush.
Next, scrub the bowl including the drain hole opening at the bottom of the bowl toremove stains.
Flush the toilet with the lid down.
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Give the product a few minutes to work and then wipe it away.
Don’t forget to clean the outside of the lid.
Clean the Exterior
Clean the outside of the toilet with a disinfecting bathroom cleaner.
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Start at the top and spray the tank, handle, and bowl edges.
Give the product a few minutes to work and wipe the surfaces with a cloth or paper towel.
Finally, wipe down the entire outside of the bowl.
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Start with the sides and front before cleaning the bottom edges of the toilet where it meets the floor.
Tip
Always clean the toilet before you mop the bathroom floor to catch any splashes.
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