“Most people forget about the toilet tank until the stains, or smells show up to the party,” says Ryan Knoll, owner of Tidy Casa. “By then, it’s already a mess.”
That’s because over time, germs, mold, and minerals from hard water build up in there. Those can also corrode the metal parts and muck up the flaps, causing a weak flush, broken parts, leaks and bad odors.
“Also, let’s say you clean your toilet bowl today but haven’t cleaned your tank in a while, all that bacteria built up in the tank will also go down into the toilet bowl causing stains and smells,” says Constantin Geambasu, owner of Water Rehab.
Luckily it only takes a couple of minutes to get the job done, especially if you do it regularly. Here’s how to clean your toilet tank.