Overview

• A DIY toilet treatment combines coarse salt, baking soda and essential oils applied before sleep and flushed next morning with boiled water to neutralize germs and limescale
• Sprinkle-and-wait bathroom hacks leverage baking soda’s mild abrasiveness and lemon’s acidity to remove soap scum, rust and odors in 20–30 minutes before a hot-water rinse
• Other simple methods include mixing lemon juice with salt, pouring hot water with baking soda or using white vinegar and baking soda for weekly scale control and odor elimination
• A recent sink-cleaning technique advises pouring 4–6 tablespoons of coarse salt into kitchen drains followed by hot water, leaving it 10–15 minutes to dislodge grease and banish odors
• Regular use of these eco-friendly routines supports preventive hygiene by keeping toilets and pipes free of scale and bacteria without harsh chemical cleaners