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Its a task we often put off until the weekend or right before last-minute guests arrive.
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At The Spruce, we thoroughly testhundredsof cleaning products every year inThe Lab, includinglaundry detergentsandcarpet stain removers.
We think they’re ideal for deep cleaning and set-in stains.
And you might think you need bleach to lift stubborn problem areas, our picks say otherwise.
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From thebest all-purpose cleanersto disinfecting wipes, Lysol carries it all.
She uses it in her own home on a weekly basis to clean three toilets that get regular use.
A little goes a long way with this particular cleaner.
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With just a few squirts of it, our editor feels like she can effectively clean her toilet.
She wears rubber gloves and uses a toilet brush to clean along the inner rim and scrub stains.
After every cleaning session, the toilet is left shiny and squeaky clean.
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Marisa Viglione, senior editor
Beyond cleaning power, it’s also really easy to find.
It has a bleach-free and antibacterial formulacomplete with a coconut and water lily scent.
We found ourselves using this gel cleaner more for deep cleaning than our regular cleaning.
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Plus, its still easy to use this product.
The toilet was clean and sparkling.
I like that it’s bleach-free, so I’ll also use it on my shower and floor tiles.
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We found the strong coconut smell to be more pleasant than the smell of bleach.
There is a number of TikTok videos ofusers trying out the product to clean the most stained toilets.
This cleaner is formulated with hydrochloric acid gel, a powerful ingredient known for removing tough stains.
These tablets do no such thing, and are also bleach-free, so they dont smell as strong.
(Although our writerdoeswish they came unscented; shes tried both the lavender and fresh scents.)
For the rest of the toilet, I usually just wipe it all down with Clorox disinfecting wipes.
The whole process isbasicallyhands-free, and each stamp lasts up to two weeks.
you’re able to purchase the stamps in five different scents, as well.
We also compared the cleaners to other toilet bowl-cleaning products weve used in the past.
This can include a hands- and liquid-free option like theClorox Foaming Toilet Bombs.
However, each form has its pros and cons.
We particularly like tablets for quickly cleaning toilets before a guest arrives.
An automatic toilet cleaner, like theScrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel Stamps, is a post-clean add-on.
The formula you opt for comes down to personal preference or the requirements of your specific home.
Chemical mixing can be extremely harmful.
We recommend bleach-free cleaners, especially for households with children and pets.
And thanks to their well-designed bottle, these liquid and gel cleaners are also a breeze to use.
Why Trust The Spruce?
Kenedee Fowleris a writer for The Spruce, specializing in cleaning tools and products.
She constantly researches the best home products.
She has found that it’s easy and effective to use.
Shes also tested our best for daily cleaning pick, theScrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel Stamps.
She also read through ingredient lists, and looked at many before-and-after pictures and videos to find additional options.
