Mrs Hinch fans go crazy over an effective 39p trick to remove nasty yellow stains from toilet seat
FANS of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have taken to social media to share their tricks for removing yellow stains from toilet seats.
With the big Platinum Jubilee celebrations just around the corner, most of us are looking forward to having guests over, which means one thing - cleaning up the house before everyone arrives.
With bacteria and humid air all around, toilets are some of the nastiest areas in almost every household, and almost no toilet seat is left without grim yellow stains.
Luckily, fans of Mrs Hinch have shared their top recommendations for removing these and getting your toilet seats sparkle like new again, The Express reported.
Mrs Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, 32, has long been a favourite amongst fellow cleaning enthusiasts, with close to 4.5million followers on Instagram.
The star rose to fame a few years ago with various home hacks and now her fans have even started dedicated cleaning pages on social media.
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In one such group, Mrs Hinch Cleaning tips and tricks on Facebook, a member sought advice: ''How do I remove yellowing from my toilet seat?
“It looks so bad and I've no clue how to get rid of it.”
The toilet seat is the area that comes into contact with people the most, so it's vital to keep it clean and hygienic.
Often exposed to urine that can sometimes fall both on and the toilet seat, it, over time, becomes covered in nasty yellow stains and an unpleasant lingering smells.
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Fortunately, the post was soon full of suggestions, with most people recommending trying a combination of white vinegar and baking soda to make toilet seats “feel like new”.
“My toilet seat was so bad and I used a combination of white vinegar and baking soda to remove all the stains,'' revealed one person.
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“It worked out so cheap and feels like new.”
Sharing her tricks, Janice Collins wrote: “I use half a cup of baking soda with enough white vinegar to form a paste and smooth it over the toilet seat, covering both sides.
“Then I let it sit there for 20 minutes and use a soft sponge to remove yellow stains.”
Anne Foster agreed, advising: “Create a paste out of baking soda and white vinegar and this will lift the stains off easier.
“Make sure to use warm water, as this will make it easier for you to remove the yellow stains.”
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But before you set off to work, it is important to remember to avoid abrasive materials that can scratch your toilet seat when cleaning.
This is to ensure that whatever is causing your toilet stains won't have more surfaces to spread their yellow colour in the future.
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