One of the most difficult rooms to clean during home maintenance is the bathroom. Certain germs and bacteria can accumulate there, causing stains, unpleasant odors and even being harmful to our health. Fortunately, there are 100% natural solutions that combat these problems.

We explain the garlic trick, to throw in the toilet every seven days, which will eliminate dirt and other bacteria present in toilets.

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The trick to clean the bathroom

The bathroom is undoubtedly the room that harbors the most germs and dirt. Although all kinds of commercial solutions are used in homes, the toilet bowl is the perfect environment for all kinds of messes. However, thanks to this old grandmother’s trick, you will be able to get rid of all these bacteria effectively.

The health benefits of garlic are well known, including its allicin content, which is known for its antibacterial properties, as well as destroying fungi. A study from Washington State University, USA, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, found that allyl sulfide, a compound in garlic, is 100 times more effective than popular antibiotics at fighting the Campylobacter bacteria (one of the most common causes of intestinal infections).

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How to use garlic in your toilet?

As we all know, the bathroom is a frequently used room in the home and therefore we must keep it clean, disinfected and free of unpleasant odors. However, germs and bacteria put our health at risk. What can you do in this situation? Follow these steps and your bathroom will be clean.

Peel a clove of garlic and flush it down the toilet before going to bed. Leave it to act overnight. Do not use the toilet bowl until the next morning. Repeat the procedure every seven days. What happens if you do this? The benefits are many! In particular, it removes yellow calamine stains, helps disinfect and eliminate bacteria. It also cleans microorganisms that are harmful to health and cause bad odors.

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Baking soda and lemon to clean and whiten toilets

Other ways to use garlic: Heat water in a pan, add a chopped garlic clove and cover the pan, then turn off the heat. Let it sit for 15 minutes with the lid on, then dispose of the mixture in the toilet to eliminate bacteria. Or you can sprinkle baking soda in the bowl before pouring the garlic infusion. This way you also get rid of bad odors. Optionally add lemon juice for a more intense whitening effect.