How to Clean a Toilet the Right Way
Wirecutter's guide by James Austin explains how to clean a toilet effectively using the right tools and routines: drain the bowl, apply a bowl cleaner, scrub under the rim, rinse, and wipe the exterior to remove bacteria and prevent toilet plumes. Recommended tools include a durable [[toilet brush]] (they favor the [[OXO Good Grips Compact Toilet Brush and Canister]]), a bowl cleaner such as [[Lysol Hydrogen Peroxide Toilet Bowl Cleaner]] or a bleach-based option like [[Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner + Bleach]], rubber gloves like [[Mamison Quality Kitchen Rubber Gloves]], a [[O-Cedar Quick Wring Bucket]] to lower water level, and wipes or rags for surfaces. The guide warns against in-tank cleaner tablets that can damage mechanisms and notes disposable wand systems and silicone-bristle brushes are subpar; disinfect the brush and holder after use.