340 573 House & Garden Housekeeping Bathroom & Kitchen Cleaning true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:27:13 -0800 /system/videos/4/40/03/340.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, clean, toilet, bathroom, wash, housecleaning, cleaning, washing How To Clean a Toilet http://www.howcast.com/videos/340-How-To-Clean-a-Toilet http://www.howcast.com/videos/340-How-To-Clean-a-Toilet/edit approved 130 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=340"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=340" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 15 Darlene212 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/House.How_to_Clean_a_Toilet_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 6262 false false false 8835 0 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/28.jpg Ventilate room Ventilate the room by turning on any fans and opening any doors or windows. Remove any items sitting on top of your toilet tank.

]]> 8836 1 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/37.jpg Put on gloves Put on the gloves.

]]> 8837 2 40 Tip If you’re especially grossed out, or if you just want to look especially nutty, wear goggles or glasses to protect your eyes from being splashed with water or chemicals.

]]> 8838 3 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/46.jpg Flush toilet Flush the toilet.

]]> 8839 4 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/49.jpg Lift seat Lift the toilet seat.

]]> 8840 5 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/52.jpg Apply cleaner According to product instructions, apply toilet cleaner to the inside of your toilet bowl, making sure to reach under the rim. Allow the cleaner to stand, as directed, while you clean the rest of your toilet.

]]> 8841 6 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/65.jpg Spray outside Spray the outside surfaces of the toilet with the all-purpose cleaner, making sure to cover the entire commode, tank, handle, rim, both sides of the seat and lid, and the hinges.

]]> 8842 7 78 Tip To avoid creating toxic fumes, be careful not to mix your cleaning products.

]]> 8843 8 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/83.jpg Wipe down toilet Using paper towels, wipe down all of the areas of the toilet that you just sprayed.

]]> 8844 9 89 Tip You can use an old toothbrush to clean any cracks and crevices that are hard to reach.

]]> 8845 10 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/94.jpg Scrub toilet The bowl should be ready to clean by now. Scrub it thoroughly with the toilet brush, especially under the rim. Scrub as vigorously as you want, you’re wearing your nutty goggles.

]]> 8846 11 101 Tip Scrub vigorously along the waterline, but if a ring remains, rub it with a wet pumice stone.

]]> 8847 12 106 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/340/106.jpg Flush toilet Flush the toilet and use the clean water to rinse the brush before you put it away. Just think: If you did this again soon, your toilet would never have the chance to get dirty…

]]> 8848 13 117 Fact The first flushable toilet dates to more than 2,800 years ago, and it was a throne fit for a king—King Minos of Crete, to be exact.

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