How to disinfect and clean the bathroom tank, and make it look like new

Ouadie Rhabbouron

What You’ll Need

No need to buy chemicals or complicated tools. You only need:

  • Cleaning gloves
  • A clean sponge
  • A toilet brush (preferably new or dedicated to this task)
  • An empty sprinkler
  • White cleaning vinegar (inexpensive and natural)

Step by step to clean the tank

  1. Turn off the water shut-off valve, located near the toilet.
  2. Activate the flush to completely empty the tank.
  3. Fill the spray bottle with white vinegar (about 250-300 ml) and spray generously on the inside of the tank.
  4. Leave it on for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight if you can.
  5. Rub the inner walls of the tank with the sponge to remove tartar and mold residue.
  6. Use the brush to reach deeper areas, such as the nooks and bottom of the tank.
  7. Rinse with a little clean water and turn on the stopcock so that the tank is refilled.

Additional benefits of this cleaning

A clean tank improves the overall operation of the toilet: flushing is more efficient, annoying noises are reduced and there are no unpleasant odours. White vinegar acts as a natural disinfectant and leaves a feeling of freshness without toxic chemicals.