The Best Way to Know Your Cleaner is not Cleaning Your Toilet but simply flushing.

Having the toilet/s in your home clean and in good hygiene is something I consider very important, as this goes a long way to ensure the health standard of the occupants of that home, but how can you be sure that the cleaning routine is being followed? because sometimes the white coloured ceramic bowl deceives anyone who looks at it, making it appear cleaner than it actually is.

In contrast, it is not in any way clean. This is why people use a seemingly clean seat and the next day start to itch in their private area, because residues that harbour germs and stale urine odours are lurking in unseen places.

In my opinion, the moment your loo gives off a smell, it is dirty. In this post, we will reveal a simple yet effective tissue paper test to confirm the cleanliness of any loo you have doubts about, to ensure you use nothing less than a truly pristine bowl when nature calls.

1. The Deceptive Toilet Clean

It is easy to glance at a toilet bowl after it has just been cleaned and assume that it is clean because you simply looked at the obvious places, but there are often hidden areas within your loo that need attention, areas like the flush water holes which makes it easy for effective flushing, can accumulate mineral deposits from the water, stains and dirt from the usage of the toilet, and then the residue over time that has not been cleaned.

So when you want to clean a loo, and not just pour in bleach or cleaning liquid and flush, when you are washing it, you need to scrub the flush water holes which are not easily seen. These holes used to be directly underneath the water closet on old loos, but now under and around the seat.

2. The Importance of Clean Flush Water Holes

Clean flush water holes are vital for a loo to function properly. These holes ensure that loo water is distributed evenly during flushing, which makes it imperative to prevent clogs and promote optimal hygiene. Always search for the flush water holes of your loo, and ensure that they are always cleaned.

3. The Tissue Test Solution

The easiest and most effective way to find out the hygiene start of your flush water holes. The tissue test helps you identify the effectiveness of cleaning either you, your family members, or a cleaner.

It helps you determine if the cleaning routine is as thorough as you would assume or expect it to be. Are some necessary areas being ignored, is there foul play? Take a piece of tissue paper and run it along the flush water holes of your Sittee.

For the sake of clarity, flush water holes are underneath where you sit down. By running a piece of tissue along the flush water holes, you can reveal the layers of filth that have settled there over time.

But when you run the tissue under there and it comes out clean, then the cleaning routine is effective. This is even worse if it is being used by a high number of individuals. Expect something disgusting on the tissue after running it.

4. Compulsory Actions Before The Tissue Test

Before conducting the tissue test, the toilet bowl must be flushed and left clean, so the person in charge of cleaning the loo will not deny this with the excuse that you must have placed the evidence there. In other words, flushing before commencing the test, helps you establish a baseline for your case. Cut out a few double squares of tissue paper for the test, depending on what magnitude of filth you expect from the toilet.

5. The right way to run the tissue along the holes

Have a pair of gloves on, to prevent any contact between the loo and your skin, which might cause some goosebumps. Get your tissues and fold them to thicken them while you hold them, and then gently rub the tissue paper around the rim of the flush water holes, take them out and pay attention to the tissue, this provides a direct insight into the cleanliness of the toilet you assume to be on a high hygiene level.

If the tissue comes away clean, then it is a good sign that the cleaning routine is reliable, but if it comes out with stains, discolouration and residue, it simply means that it requires some attention during the cleaning session.

7. The Effective Cleaning Process

When it comes to your toilet, using a toilet brush for every time there are stains, will help take away the dirt and prevent them from becoming a permanent stain.

Brushes with firmness and bristle should be used to scrub the interior of the toilet bowl, paying attention to the rim and the flush water holes. Some people would rather use a toilet bowl cleaner which has disinfecting properties that enable it to break down stains and kill germs.

8. DIY Ecofriendly Cleaning Solutions

Every time there is a cleaning routine, there is a DIY way of making a cleaning solution, which is simply by combining baking soda and vinegar in a spray bottle. The solution helps dissolve mineral deposits from your water on the toilet, as well as break down stains deposited during usage. You simply spray the solution, and allow it to sit for a few minutes to act on the toilet bowl, before scrubbing with a toilet brush, a sponge, or a microfibre cloth, for the flush water holes and around the toilet bowl.

9. How Often Should Toilets Be Cleaned?

To regularly maintain your toilet’s hygiene standard, always aim to clean it at least once a week, more than once depending on the number of people making use of it. This will help prevent the build-up of stubborn stains and odour. Also consider a water softener for those who live in regions with hard water, to reduce the formation and deposition of minerals.

10. Introduce And Maintain Toilet Hygiene Practices

To Improve the hygiene level around your toilet, introduce and encourage the closing of the toilet lid before flushing, to minimize the spread of germs from the toilet through particle droplets from the water, you can go a step higher by hanging/decorating the toilet with instructions on items that can and can not be flushed down the toilet.

11. Browse The Market For Specialised Cleaning Tools

Some people have argued that they don’t ignore some dirt in their homes, but the tools they possess don’t make it easy to reach these hidden areas during cleaning.

Every day we have regular items being modified to adapt more to the needs of society, and that includes cleaning tools, this is when a regular cleaning tool has been modified to eliminate the limitations experienced by users,

so they can be cleaned thoroughly for a better result. Eco-friendly cleaning tools also stand shoulder to shoulder with the others, except that they eliminate the harsh chemicals and impact on the environment.

In conclusion, the aesthetics of toilet bowls are just one part of it, their functionality and ability to be cleaned and maintained are also significant criteria when purchasing or choosing them, and the tissue test helps you monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning effort, which includes the flush water holes. By incorporating the aforementioned tips, you can regularly enjoy and maintain a clean toilet and bathroom as it is meant to be.