Cleaning the toilet is one of the most dreaded household chores, as no one enjoys scrubbing at the bowl, but there is one item that can get rid of unsightly stains quickly. The brown stains at the bottom of the toilet are usually a tough substance called limescale, which is made up of minerals from water evaporation that accumulates over time.

Limescale can make toilet cleaning frustrating as it will stick stubbornly to a surface, so scrubbing it away with a toilet brush can be difficult. Bleach will also not work as it cannot break down the mineral deposits and will merely whiten limescale rather than remove it.

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However, Clare Austin, an expert from Neat Clean, has shared that the best way to clean a toilet is to ditch chemical cleaning solutions and opt for a natural product instead.

Clare said, “Whip up a DIY solution and watch as those stains fade away. Citric acid is another natural powerhouse that'll leave your toilet gleaming. Mother Nature approves!”

“Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, limes, and grapefruits. It can be very effective in treating limescale in a toilet.”