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Dump salt in your toilet overnight. Here’s something plumbers won’t share
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## 🧻 The Overnight Salt Toilet Cleaner: Simple DIY Recipe
### 🧾 What You’ll Need:
* ½ cup **coarse salt** (kosher or sea salt works best)
* ½ cup **baking soda**
* 1 cup **white vinegar**
* Optional: A few drops of **essential oil** (for fragrance)
### 🛠 Instructions:
1. **Before bed**, pour the salt directly into the toilet bowl.
2. Add baking soda and let it sit for a minute.
3. Slowly pour in the vinegar—it will fizz and bubble.
4. Let the mixture sit **overnight** (at least 6–8 hours).
5. In the morning, scrub with a toilet brush and flush.
✅ You’ll notice fewer stains, fresher air, and improved flushing.
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## 💡 Bonus Tip: Use Salt in the Tank, Too
To help maintain a clean toilet tank (where mold and bacteria often hide):
* Dissolve ¼ cup of salt in warm water.
* Pour into the **toilet tank**, not the bowl.
* Let it sit overnight, then flush in the morning.
This can help reduce internal mineral buildup and keep your tank fresh.
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## ⚠️ What Plumbers Might Not Tell You
Plumbers may not advertise this trick because it’s a **simple, low-cost fix** that can **reduce the need for frequent calls**—especially for minor issues like slow drains or odor problems. While salt won’t fix broken pipes or major blockages, it’s a **great maintenance habit** to keep your toilet working smoothly between professional visits.
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## 🧼 Final Thoughts: A Clean Toilet Without the Chemicals
So next time your toilet seems sluggish, stained, or just *off*, reach for the salt. It’s cheap, natural, and effective. Dump it in overnight, sleep tight—and wake up to a fresher, cleaner toilet with almost zero effort.
Simple. Smart. Surprisingly powerful. Just how we like our cleaning hacks. 💡🚽
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