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# 🚽 Dump Salt in Your Toilet Overnight: The Plumbing Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Toilets: we use them every day, but few of us think about *how* to keep them truly clean and functioning efficiently—until there’s a problem. Believe it or not, one of the **simplest solutions is sitting in your kitchen right now**: **salt**.
That’s right. **Dumping salt in your toilet overnight** is a powerful, natural trick plumbers don’t often talk about—but it’s surprisingly effective. No harsh chemicals. No expensive tools. Just a basic ingredient with big cleaning power.
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## 🧂 Why Salt?
Salt is more than just a seasoning. It’s a **natural abrasive**, a **mild disinfectant**, and an **odor neutralizer**. When used in the toilet, it helps:
* Break down **mineral buildup**
* Loosen **grime and gunk** in the drain
* **Eliminate odors**
* Prevent **clogs and slow flushing**
Pair it with a few other pantry items (like baking soda or vinegar), and you’ve got a DIY solution that can rival many commercial toilet cleaners—without the harsh fumes or price tag.
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## 🧪 What Happens When You Dump Salt in Your Toilet Overnight?
When salt sits in the toilet bowl and trap overnight, it works its way into the grime and buildup you can’t see—particularly in the siphon jets under the rim and the P-trap area, where gunk and hard water deposits accumulate.
Salt’s coarse grains **gently scrub** surfaces, and when combined with warm water or vinegar, it helps **break down limescale**, stains, and even minor clogs.
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