We know that removing the triple yellow line that comes out of the toilet, as well as the scale, might seem like a daunting task. But don’t worry! With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily give your toilet a thorough cleaning. In this detailed guide, we’ll show you how to do it effectively and affordably. If you don’t have all the products on hand, no problem! You can easily find them at your local store.
We are going to present you with 4 foolproof methods to be able to remove that triple line that at first glance looks too bad. These are the ingredients:
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Lemon juice
- Coarse salt
- Borax
- Hot water
- Toilet brush
- Rubber gloves
METHOD 1: With white vinegar and baking soda
Step 1: Empty the toilet water so that the vinegar and baking soda can act directly on the stains.
Step 2: Spray a cup of white vinegar on the areas affected by the yellow line and scale. Make sure the vinegar covers the stains well.
Step 3: Let the vinegar sit for at least 10 minutes. The vinegar will help loosen the scale and stains.
Step 4: Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the same areas. The baking soda will react with the vinegar, creating an effervescence that will help loosen stubborn stains.
Step 5: Use the toilet brush to scrub the treated areas thoroughly. The combination of vinegar and baking soda should make the stains relatively easy to remove.
Step 6: Let the mixture sit for another 10 minutes and then flush the toilet.
METHOD 2: Withlemon juice and coarse salt:
Step 1: Squeeze the juice of two lemons and mix it with half a cup of coarse salt.
Step 2: Apply the mixture directly to the stains and tartar.
Step 3: Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. The citric acid in the lemon and the abrasiveness of the salt will help break down the tartar.
Step 4: Scrub with the toilet brush to remove stains.
Step 5: Rinse by flushing.
METHOD 3: Borax and Vinegar
Step 1: Sprinkle one-half cup of borax around the yellow line and scale.
Step 2: Sprinkle one cup of white vinegar over the borax. The combination of these two ingredients will create a powerful cleaning reaction.
Step 3: Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes.
Step 4: Scrub well with the toilet brush and then rinse.
METHOD 4: Hot water and baking soda
Step 1: Boil a considerable amount of water and let it cool a little to prevent damage to the toilet porcelain.
Step 2: Pour the hot water slowly into the toilet, making sure to cover the stains well.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of baking soda and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Scrub with the toilet brush and flush to rinse.
Keeping the toilet clean, in addition to improving the aesthetics of your bathroom is also important for hygiene. Homemade ingredients are very effective, the trick is to know how to use them and how to use them. They are also safe for the environment and your health. With a little effort and consistency, you can keep your toilet free of stains and scale, saving money and avoiding the use of harsh chemicals.
