Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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You might think you know how to clean a toilet...but are you doing it the right way? This is the most effective method.

If there’s one place in the home most of us can probably agree requires a regular scrubbing, it’s the toilet. But even if yours looks sparkling, truly getting it clean can be tricky, because the ...

The toilets are scrubbed, the dishes are washed and the floors are spotless. But the house cleaning isn’t over yet—it’s time to clean your cleaning tools. Sponges, brooms, mops and toilet brushes work ...

When cleaning with vinegar, make sure the room is ventilated. You should also wear gloves when cleaning to avoid extended contact with vinegar. Though safe, it can lead to skin dryness and irritation.

It takes a bit more time and effort than a casual spray of Gatorade-colored cleaning fluid and a stir with a flimsy brush to get the toilet sanitized and sparkling. But with the right tools and tips, ...