Toilets can become stained for a number of reasons, the most common being limescale . When living in a hard water area, calcium carbonate builds up in appliances and the toilet where water sits. While it isn’t harmful, limescale can be unsightly and make the toilet work harder when flushed.
To spot limescale in a toilet, look for brown stains in the bowl that don’t easily disappear when scrubbed. Luxury bathroom retailer Sanctuary Bathrooms has shared expert advice on how to tackle “stubborn” toilet stains during your spring clean, with one surprising hack at the forefront. They explained: “Believe it or not, Cola isn’t just a refreshing drink - it’s also a very powerful toilet cleaner.
“The acidity in Cola effectively breaks down limescale and hard water stains without the need for harsh chemicals.” Simply pour a bottle or a few glasses of cola directly into the toilet bowl, ensuring the liquid covers all the stained areas. Allow the cola to “work its magic” for two hours to allow the acid to break down the limescale and grime.
Then, use a toilet brush to scrub away any remaining stains and flush for a “sparkling cleaning finish”. Cola can be purchased from a variety of supermarkets, including Lidl and Aldi, for as little as 30p a bottle. James Roberts, director of Sanctuary Bathrooms, commented: “Cola is an unexpected yet highly effective solution for cleaning toilets.
“It’s a simple, cost-effective alternative to chemical cleaners, making it.
