The Bathroom Essential That Will Leave Your Toilet Sparkling Clean & Smelling Good

No one likes a dirty, smelly toilet. To make matters worse, this essential bathroom fixture can spread bacteria and viruses and can cause skin irritation and respiratory issues. That is why it's important to keep up with a regular cleaning schedule. However, with more people concerned about toxic chemicals and other dangers of using toilet bowl cleaners, they are seeking a safer alternative. It may come as a surprise to know that this safer alternative may already be in your bathroom cabinet — shaving cream. This foamy product will get your toilet sparkling clean and smelling fresh.

So why does shaving cream work? To begin with, it isn't an abrasive solution with harsh chemicals since people use it on their bodies. This grooming product has two powerful cleaning ingredients — stearic acid and triethanolamine — which remove dirt and grease. Other properties in this cream effectively remove uric acid and odors. When using shaving cream to clean the bathroom tiles around the toilet, a substance that breaks down oil called surfactants, will lift the mildew stains on the outside of your fixtures. These same surfactants also do wonders at counteracting offensive odors. So now that you know why it works, it's time to make it work in your bathroom.

Shaving cream works wonders at cleaning the bowl, base, and grout around your toilet. Washing the bowl is quite simple. Spray the foam on a toilet brush and apply directly to the porcelain surface, letting it sit for up to 15 minutes. Then give the bowl a good scrub, tackling all the stains, grime, smells, and germs. Flush and repeat the process if necessary. Once clean, sanitize and dry your brush before storing. For a quick deodorizer, spray the cream into the bowl, leaving it to sit for a few minutes. Then scrub the bowl and flush.

Do not put that can away just yet. Because this foam tackles the uric acid, you can spray it around the base of the toilet, letting it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes to fully penetrate the tight crevices. Then use your brush and scrub away. Finish the process by clearing the residue with a rag or mop and warm water. Do not forget to tackle the grout lines around the toilet as well. Use the shaving cream on your bathroom floors by spraying it directly into the lines and using a toothbrush to clear away the dirt. Incorporate this shaving cream trick into your regular bathroom cleaning routine. You will only need to clean the grout every couple of months or when needed.