Stains are a common occurrence in many areas around the bathroom. It’s especially the case for toilet seats, even those that are cleaned regularly.
There are numerous causes of toilet seat stains. For those living in hard water areas, this is often due to limescale, which forms as the minerals from the water evaporate.
Another reason is that bleach or other cleaning products can react with the seat material, causing discolouration.
Regardless of the cause, a cleaning expert from the Instagram page @thecleangroup has suggested an ideal natural solution – and it requires “just two ingredients”.
The Instagram video was captioned: “Professional cleaner’s secret for stubborn yellow toilet seat stains. No bleach. No scrubbing.”
They added: “Just two natural ingredients! They break down into water and oxygen so they are totally safe to use and flush away.”
So what is it? It’s baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, reports the Express. The expert noted: “Together, they make oxygen. The earth’s most powerful cleaner!”
While hydrogen peroxide is considered a natural cleaning agent, it is crucial to “always wear gloves” when handling this product.
For this method, first combine the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to create a paste. Use about three parts of bicarbonate of soda for one part of the hydrogen peroxide.
Secondly, apply the paste over the stubborn yellow stains and leave it to sit for 30 minutes.
Once the time is up, use a damp cloth to wipe the seat down to reveal a “brilliant white toilet seat”.
Followers of the cleaning page didn’t hold back in the comments section, sharing their views on this tip.
One user, @jonesydoeshome remarked: “Yes it’s a great combination for those stubborn stains! It also removes rust stains from window frames.”
Another follower, @brightandtidymamaofthree, commented: “What a great tip – will be trying.”
Meanwhile, @everyday_satisfying_cleaning added their endorsement: “This works great every time!”
Others suggested an alternative using just one item – a magic eraser. One user, @catequinn1, offered: “You can always try a magic eraser that also removes yellow stains from a toilet seat without using anything other than water.”
Another, @krimoulorraine, chimed in with support, saying: “Magic erasers work with one wipe.”
Nevertheless, the cleaning expert highlighted limitations for those with “soaked-in” issues, responding: “Lots of people have said the same. I’m definitely going to try that.
“This tip is specifically for seats where the staining has really soaked in. I come across some end-of-tenancy cleans that haven’t been touched in a year.”