A pristine and well-functioning throne is essential for any bathroom, whether it’s in your home, at a business or available to the public.
But, you shouldn’t clean a toilet seat the same way you clean a toilet bowl, says Mark Hillman, president of Bath Royale, a family-owned company in Davidson, NC, that makes luxury bathroom accessories.
Hillman taps into his three decades of design and manufacturing experience with many of the world’s biggest plumbing and home improvement brands to offer recommendations for toilet care.
8 tips for toilet seat cleaning and care
- Clean your seat using a soft cloth and mild dishwashing liquid diluted with water. Use diluted multi-surface cleaners or chlorine-free disinfecting wipes. Rinse your seat with a damp cloth and dry with a soft towel.
- Don’t use brushes or abrasive cleaners, which can scratch or dull the seat’s surface.
- Don’t use aerosols, acid, rubbing alcohol, harsh chemicals or cleaners containing chlorine.
- Don’t mix cleaning chemicals.
- Don’t submerge the seat in water.
- Don’t spray or saturate the mounting bases or hinges as it may cause the mounting bases to slip and your seat to slide out of position.
- If using a pump spray, spray the cloth first, then wipe.
- To prevent water spots or staining, immediately wipe off colored liquids (urine, blood, diarrhea, etc.), including the sea’s underside where maintenance is often neglected.
Hillman also offers a simple solution for eliminating the disgusting and odor-causing urine and grime left around toilet hinges. “Quick release toilet seats were designed with well-being and cleanliness in mind and are a bathroom product every homeowner should have,” he said.
“When designing our toilet seats, slow-close and quick release were at the top of our list of must-haves. Bath Royale customers love this feature because they can lift the toilet seat entirely off the bowl, making it easy to wipe and clean it thoroughly.”
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FAQs
8 tips for toilet seat cleaning and care
What are the 7 steps for cleaning toilets? ›
7 Tips for a Cleaner Toilet
- Clean it often. Bathrooms are filled with germs and should always be cleaned once a week - especially your toilet. ...
- Use vinegar to clean. ...
- Reach for a toothbrush. ...
- Get the right brush. ...
- Keep disinfecting wipes on the toilet. ...
- Don't ignore the handle. ...
- Avoid carpets.
How do I clean the surface of a toilet seat properly? Clean the surfaces of your toilet lid and seat with a damp sponge or a cloth and only use neutral soap or mild and natural standard household cleaning products.
What is the best thing to clean toilet seats with? ›
To clean your toilet seat, we recommend using mild hand soap and water. Anti-bacterial hand soap, dish soap, or anti-bacterial wipes are also acceptable – using any of these will preserve your toilet seat's glossy finish. If you use wipes, please make sure to thoroughly dry the ring and cover with a paper towel.
What is the golden rule for toilet cleaning? ›
He said: “The golden rule for cleaning toilet bowl stains is to use non-alkaline products. “Most toilet bowl stains appear in hard water areas, so it's important to remember that bleach won't work, and you will need to use an acid-based product such as limescale remover.
What to put in a toilet overnight to clean it? ›
Empty the tank and add enough undiluted distilled white vinegar to fill the tank to the regular water level. Allow the vinegar to work for at least two hours or overnight. Use a scrub brush (not the toilet brush) or a wet pumice stone to scrub away the deposits.
What is the best cleaner for urine on toilet seats? ›
Measure a quarter cup of baking soda, add roughly 50ml of warm water and proceed to mix until it is a paste. Then, with a wet towel, wipe the seat and apply the paste to the stained surfaces.
What not to use on a toilet seat? ›
Do not use any abrasive, chlorinated or acidic cleaning products. These can cause discolouration and paint peeling off the seat and lid, or rust forming on the hinges.
Does vinegar clean toilet seats? ›
All you need to do is pour some white vinegar all around the toilet bowl and seat. Then, allow it to sit for about 15 minutes.
What do professionals use to clean toilets? ›
Professional cleaners often use the same household supplies as you would: toilet-bowl cleaner (or bleach), disinfectant wipes, rubber gloves, as well as a nonscratch scrub sponge, a microfiber cloth, or paper towels. A handheld scrub brush or a pumice stone can get to especially tough stains.
If you're wondering what to clean a toilet seat with, our best toilet seat cleaner for quick and convenient daily cleaning on hard, non-porous materials such as ceramic seats is Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes.
Can I use Clorox wipes on a toilet seat? ›
A reader writes: “I use disinfectant wipes on almost every surface including phone, key boards, light switches, toilet seats, etc.
What is the 8 step cleaning process? ›
Our Unique 8 Step Cleaning Process
- Step One: Pre-Inspection. ...
- Step Two: Dusting. ...
- Step Three: Odor Removal. ...
- Step Four: Cleaning. ...
- Step Five: Rinsing. ...
- Step Six: Grooming. ...
- Step Seven: Drying. ...
- Step Eight: Post Inspection.
Only flush the 3 P's: pee, poo, and paper (toilet paper). Toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in the water. Although paper towels, napkins, and facial tissue appear to be the same material, but they do not disintegrate in water like toilet paper.
What are the 7 steps in the 7 step cleaning process? ›
The following is a description of each step and why it is important to follow consecutively.
- Dispose of Trash. ...
- Dust at a higher level first. ...
- Damp wipe. ...
- Restock items and products. ...
- Clean or dust mop the floor level. ...
- Inspect the overall area for any missed steps. ...
- Damp-mop any wettable floor surface.
Professional cleaners often use the same household supplies as you would: toilet-bowl cleaner (or bleach), disinfectant wipes, rubber gloves, as well as a nonscratch scrub sponge, a microfiber cloth, or paper towels. A handheld scrub brush or a pumice stone can get to especially tough stains.
