How to clean a toilet ‘correctly’ – everyone makes the same common mistake

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A professional housekeeper has revealed a secret method to achieve an immaculately clean toilet, correcting common mistakes many people make in their cleaning routines.

The housekeeper, known as Vanesa M., shared her detailed cleaning process on TikTok under the username @vanesamaro91, stressing the importance of addressing often-overlooked areas for a truly spotless result.

To start, Vanesa advises wearing gloves and removing the toilet seat, a step frequently skipped but crucial for a thorough clean.

She then places the seat in the shower and sprays it with a bleach cleaner.

Next, she applies toilet cleaner to the bowl and lets it sit while she continues with other cleaning tasks.

Once the cleaner has had time to work, Vanesa focuses on the area where the seat attaches to the bowl, often marked by rust.

By bleaching this area and giving it a thorough rinse, she ensures that all stains are eliminated.

Following this, she uses a toilet brush to scrub the cleaner into the bowl, then rinses it all away. Vanesa also addresses the bottom area of the toilet, where it meets the floor.

She applies cleaning spray and wipes it down with a paper towel, removing any lingering dust and yellow stains.

After ensuring the entire area is spotless, she cleans the toilet seat before reattaching it.

Although her method involves several steps, Vanesa assures viewers that it is a straightforward process.

Her detailed approach to cleaning has received high praise from her followers. One fan commented: « This reminds me of watching your first videos. Love this. »

Another user appreciated the practical tip, they said: « So that’s how you remove the toilet seat. I broke mine doing it. »

Others marvelled at the ease of the process and Vanesa’s attention to detail with one commenting: « Omg – if I had a house cleaner that paid this much attention to detail then I’d have a house cleaner. »