11 January 2024 , 14:54
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You can banish toilet seat stains for good with one 'magic' item that costs just £3.
Cleaning the toilet isn't anyone's idea of a good time, but with how often it is used every day, it's one of the most important household appliances to keep clean. The toilet seat itself is especially prone to stains, as it can pick up anything from limescale to makeup and fake tan, and can even be stained by cleaning products that haven't been washed off properly.
Trying to clean up stains can be a nightmare, but there is one item you can use to remove stains with almost no effort, as well as keep stains from forming. All you need is a can of WD-40.
WD-40 might not be your first thought when it comes to stain removers, but as a multi-purpose product that works wonders on hard water and rust, it can be very effective in removing unwanted marks from your toilet seat.
A spokesperson for WD-40 said: "When you use WD-40 on your toilet seat, the product starts as a liquid and penetrates the rust particles while dealing with the surface they have accumulated on. The liquid then evaporates into a gaseous form, loosening the rust from the surface and making it easier for you to wipe it off. With the highly potent liquid, you can get yourself a sparkling clean toilet within a few minutes."
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The product, which is most often used as a lubricant, works by creating a seal around the affected areas, which stops the stains from sticking to the surface of your toilet - and stops the seat from getting stained again. Depending on the size you decide to buy, WD-40 can cost as little as £3.35 from ScrewFix.
How to use WD-40 to remove toilet seat stains
- Spray the product sparingly on the stained areas of the toilet seat.
- Allow the liquid to sit and "work its magic" for around eight to 10 minutes.
- Next, take a brush and scrub the liquid along with the stains from the seat.
- The stains should easily be removed. Repeat the process if the stains do not come off the first time.
Cleaning enthusiasts have previously shared other items that work wonders on getting toilets sparkling, such as using white vinegar and baking soda to remove stains from the seat. White vinegar costs around 35p from Tesco, while baking soda can be found for 65p in many supermarkets.
To make the hack work, simply mix equal parts of baking soda and white vinegar to form a paste. Leave the paste to sit on the stains for between 10 and 30 minutes, and wipe off with a damp cloth.