cleaning ingredients added to the water.
If the tank needs cleaning, use a method appropriate for the toilet and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Putting salt directly into the bowl as an occasional cleaning experiment is very different from continually adding salt to the tank.
Does Salt Kill Toilet Germs?
No—not in the way a disinfectant does.
This is an important distinction.
Salt may have antimicrobial properties under certain conditions and concentrations, but sprinkling ordinary table salt into a toilet bowl should not be considered a reliable method of disinfecting the toilet.
If disinfection is your goal, use a product specifically labeled for that purpose and follow the instructions carefully.
When a Toilet Problem Needs a Plumber
Sometimes the best household tip is knowing when to stop trying household tips.
Call a plumber or have the plumbing professionally evaluated if you notice:
Repeated clogs
Water backing up into the bowl
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