Want a cleaner, fresher toilet without harsh chemicals? Grab the salt shaker.
Salt’s coarse crystals act like a gentle scouring agent in the bowl: they help loosen grime, encourage toilet paper to break down more easily, and naturally absorb moisture and odors. It’s not a plumber-in-a-box, but as routine maintenance it can keep small issues from becoming big, gross ones.
How to use it
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Pour about 1 cup of coarse salt (rock, kosher, or sea salt) into the bowl.
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Let it sit—overnight is ideal so the crystals can work.
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Scrub with a toilet brush.
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Flush. Done.
Do this every few weeks for simple, low-cost upkeep.