How often do you lift the lid of the toilet tank and peek inside? Due to the depth of the tank, various nasty substances like hard water deposits, mold, mildew, and bacteria can develop in this hidden ...

Most of us know to how to scrub a toilet, but did you know the tank — i.e., the back part, where the flushing mechanism is — also needs to be cleaned occasionally? It’s true and doing so can save you ...

It's important to keep the tank clean for the sanitization and performance of your toilet. You can do an effective cleaning job in three steps. You should aim to clean the tank monthly, depending on ...

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Cleaning the toilet bowl is a very common activity we engage in as part of our everyday cleaning routines. Still, the toilet ...

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Can I get a show of hands of the readers that are already making plans for Thanksgiving? It was my birthday last week, and as my family was together, we finalized plans for the next holiday. Is ...

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Cleaning your home is a skill, and knowing how to clean a toilet is the most important one of all. Hint: The space around the toilet bowl is one of the dirtiest in the whole house. According to a ...

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