Why Keep Matches in the Toilet: Not Everyone Knows This Clever Trick

30.01.2023 16:26
Updated: 13.04.2023 18:16

The fight against unpleasant odor in the toilet does not always end in favor of the housewives.

Store shelves are full of a wide range of chemicals designed to "kill" unpleasant odors in the apartment. However, in practice, not all of them work well.

There are simple life hacks to solve the problem of unpleasant odor in the toilet in minutes.

How to get rid of bad smell in the toilet

First of all, you need to determine the source of the smell. And often it is the smell of sewer gases, clogged plumbing siphon, poor quality water.

To solve the problem quickly, you can use the means that are at hand in every home.

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Toothpaste

Pierce the toothpaste tube in several places and immerse it in water. The tank will gradually begin to clean itself, and the room will be filled with a fresh aroma.

Vinegar

A well-known food product will successfully cope with plaque and unpleasant odor. Wipe the barrel with a sponge soaked in soapy water, pour vinegar over the dirt and leave for 2 hours, wash off with a sponge and rinse with water.

A cloth soaked in vinegar can be left in the toilet if plaque has formed, then wiped with a cleaning agent and rinsed with clean water.

Matches

You can kill the obscene smells in the toilet if you use a "quick" method - matches. A few burnt matches will temporarily disguise even the strongest smells.

If you need to get rid of the smell in the toilet very quickly, you will have to light 5-6 matches.

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor

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  1. How to get rid of bad smell in the toilet
  2. Toothpaste
  3. Vinegar
  4. Matches