This article was co-authored by Chris Willatt. Chris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, a cleaning agency in Denver, Colorado started in 2015. Alpine Maids has received Angie's List Super Service Award for three years in a row since 2016 and has been awarded Colorado's "Top Rated Local House Cleaning" Award in 2018.
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When it comes to cleaning toilets, cleaning the toilet tank often gets overlooked. However, keeping the tank clean actually helps keep the bowl cleaner and helps prevent bad smells and stains. You might be wondering if you can just pour some bleach in the tank to disinfect and clean it. Well, spoiler alert, it’s not a great idea. Fortunately, there are safer, more effective options, and we're here to tell you all about them.
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QuestionWhat precautions should I take while using bleach?Chris WillattChris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, a cleaning agency in Denver, Colorado started in 2015. Alpine Maids has received Angie's List Super Service Award for three years in a row since 2016 and has been awarded Colorado's "Top Rated Local House Cleaning" Award in 2018.
House Cleaning ProfessionalWork in a ventilated area and open the windows. Wear clothes that you do not mind spoiling while using bleach.
References
- ↑ https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles-eg/to-bleach-or-not-to-bleach-should-you-use-bleach-tablets-in-your-toilets.html
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/cleaning/21530601/how-to-clean-a-toilet-tank
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-a-toilet-tank/
- ↑ https://www.thisoldhouse.com/cleaning/21530601/how-to-clean-a-toilet-tank
- ↑ Chris Willatt. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview. 1 July 2019.
- ↑ https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/clean-bathroom-with-bleach/
- ↑ Chris Willatt. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview. 1 July 2019.
- ↑ Chris Willatt. House Cleaning Professional. Expert Interview. 1 July 2019.
- ↑ https://missouripoisoncenter.org/some-things-just-dont-mix/