*This is filled with many, many GoT references worthy of many eye-rolls, but also contains useful information about cleaning and taking care of toilets*
This Sunday millions of people will tune in to watch the return of Game of Thrones. And millions of people will rush to the restroom before the show, so they do not miss one second of winter (or whatever George R.R Martin has coming).
Has anyone noticed, no one ever stops to go to the bathroom in movies or tv shows? Which is weird — because the average person spends ninety-two days of their life — using the restroom. There is a good chance that right now you are reading this from the restroom. It’s normal, let’s not make it awkward.
Ninety-two days. That’s how many days the average person spends in the bathroom. That’s a good portion of your life, so it’s about time you get to know more about how to take care of your one of your homes most-used assets.
We asked our service provider for their toilet secrets. From cleaning them to keeping them running— we’ve got all. We’ll even flush out some myths when it comes to toilet cleaning and maintenance.
All, just in time for your Game of Thrones watch parties.
Arya kidding me?! Do these toilet cleaning tricks really work?
Can Coke clean your toilet?
This floats around the internet a lot. Coke has acid so the theory is that the acid will break down stains and when you flush your toilet it would be as shiny as a Lannister throne. We tried this out — and after a couple of hours, there was no noticeable difference. After some research — it turns out that it takes about 24 hours to notice any difference and after that, you’ll still have to get your toilet brush out. So, does Coke clean your toilet? It’s about as useless as choosing Oberyn as your champion.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
Baking soda and vinegar go together like Daenerys and Jon Snow (as far as we know). Baking soda and vinegar are two things every homeowner should have in their arsenal; they can clean almost anything in your home — including cleaning the toilet!
Here is what you’ll need to do:
- Pour 1 cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl and swish it around with a toilet brush. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes.
- Next, add 1 cup of baking soda to the toilet bowl, then add another 1 to 2 cups of vinegar. You’ll notice some fizzing. Let the solution sit for 10 minutes.
- Take your toilet brush and swish the solution around making sure that you get the solution on any stains that are above the water line. Don’t flush and let the solution sit for 30 minutes (more if you have a lot of stains).
- Swish one or two more times, until the stains are gone. If any stain remains, scrub it with the toilet brush. Flush the toilet to rinse.
We asked plumbers on Zaarly for some tips on keeping your toilet flushing, so you don’t end up with an emergency on the watch-party night (or any other night).
- Flushable wipes are not flushable! Repeat after us. FLUSHABLE WIPES ARE NOT FLUSHABLE. They cause all kinds of problems. They will destroy your septic system. The entire city of New York is currently in an epic — Whitewalker vs. Wildling battle to stop people from using flushable wipes.
2. Enzyme cleaners are safer than other cleaning solutions.
3. If your drain isn’t draining, harsh chemicals are not going to work — that means no Draino. You’ll need to contact a plumber on Zaarly.
4. When things start to slow down, that is the time to fix it. If you wait, you will have a bigger problem on your hands.
5. When there is a drought, it’s a good idea to use a root killer in your drains. When trees and shrubs don’t have moisture, the roots can get in your drains and cause big problems. (seriously, you can grow trees in your drains).
No matter what house you are in, your throne is pretty important. Keep it clean and running smoothly, so you don’t have a Sept of Baelor situation on your hands.
