news | April 05, 2026

10 Tips For Cleaning and Maintaining Your Toilet

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Toilet Brush Freshener

To keep your toilet brush as fresh as possible, put a splash of pine-scented cleaner in the bottom of the brush holder. This will disinfect the brush and keep your bathroom smelling clean. — Bri Aitchison

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Remove Stubborn Rust Stains with Acid Magic

If you have iron in your water and struggle with rust stains in your toilet or bathtub, here’s a perfect solution. Acid Magic dissolves rust. It’s as powerful as muriatic acid but safer and more pleasant to use. You should still take all the precautions you would with any strong cleaning solution, like wearing gloves and safety glasses when you’re using it. But it’s better than regular acid because there are no noxious fumes, and it won’t burn your skin.

To clean rust from toilets and other porcelain surfaces, add one part Acid Magic to three parts water. Apply the mixture to the rust stains with a sprayer, brush or rub with a foam pad and watch the stain dissolve. Rinse with clear water. You can also full strength for stubborn stains. Avoid getting the acid on metal parts because they can discolor.