How to Clean a Toilet or Bidet Using Bleach
Gather the cleaning materials and prepare the toilet or bidet., Add bleach to the toilet or bidet and scrub., Flush the toilet or bidet and clean the brush.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather the cleaning materials and prepare the toilet or bidet.
To clean your toilet or bidet, you will need bleach, a measuring cup, and a toilet brush.
Using the measuring cup, pour out 1/4 cup of bleach.
Before cleaning, and flush the toilet or bidet.
If your toilet or bidet has rust stains, do not use bleach.
Bleach will set the rust stains, not remove them.
Before using bleach on your bidet, check with the manufacturer to determine if it safe to use this cleaning product.
Many bidets are made out of materials that may be damaged by bleach. -
Step 2: Add bleach to the toilet or bidet and scrub.
After lifting up the lid and seat, carefully pour the 1/4 cup of bleach into the toilet bowl or bidet.
Immediately wipe up any bleach that splashes onto the rim or floor with a clean rag.
Scrub the interior of the toilet or bidet with the toilet brush.
Scrub under the entire rim of the toilet or bidet.
Gradually spiral the brush down towards the waterline, scrubbing as you go.
Once you reach the chute, insert the brush into and out of the chute several times.Bleach can cause damage or irritation to your eyes, skin, and or lungs.
Take precautions to protect yourself from the corrosive substance—wear gloves, protective eyewear, and work in a well ventilated area.
Immediately wash any areas of your body that come into contact with bleach., After scrubbing the toilet or bidet, place the toilet brush under the rim.
Flush the toilet or bidet and allow the fresh water to rinse the toilet brush.
Gently tap the brush on the side of the toilet and return it to its holder. -
Step 3: Flush the toilet or bidet and clean the brush.
Detailed Guide
To clean your toilet or bidet, you will need bleach, a measuring cup, and a toilet brush.
Using the measuring cup, pour out 1/4 cup of bleach.
Before cleaning, and flush the toilet or bidet.
If your toilet or bidet has rust stains, do not use bleach.
Bleach will set the rust stains, not remove them.
Before using bleach on your bidet, check with the manufacturer to determine if it safe to use this cleaning product.
Many bidets are made out of materials that may be damaged by bleach.
After lifting up the lid and seat, carefully pour the 1/4 cup of bleach into the toilet bowl or bidet.
Immediately wipe up any bleach that splashes onto the rim or floor with a clean rag.
Scrub the interior of the toilet or bidet with the toilet brush.
Scrub under the entire rim of the toilet or bidet.
Gradually spiral the brush down towards the waterline, scrubbing as you go.
Once you reach the chute, insert the brush into and out of the chute several times.Bleach can cause damage or irritation to your eyes, skin, and or lungs.
Take precautions to protect yourself from the corrosive substance—wear gloves, protective eyewear, and work in a well ventilated area.
Immediately wash any areas of your body that come into contact with bleach., After scrubbing the toilet or bidet, place the toilet brush under the rim.
Flush the toilet or bidet and allow the fresh water to rinse the toilet brush.
Gently tap the brush on the side of the toilet and return it to its holder.
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