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Expert: You should always pour fabric softener into your toilet

The miracle cleaning trick everyone is talking about - by Amy Sinclair
  • 18 Jan 2020

A cleaning expert has revealed the secret to making your toilet smell ‘amazing’ 24-7 - fabric softener!

Sadie’s Professional Cleaning Services took to Instagram to reveal the unlikely hack, saying the laundry detergent would banish nasty scents with every flush - without causing any damage to your toilet system. 

Expert: You should always pour fabric softener into your toilet

The hack quickly went viral across social media, with many blown away by the simple trick to keep your bathroom smelling as fresh as a daisy. 

The cleaning experts write: ‘Just another exclusive cleaning tip from the Pros at Sadie’s Professional Cleaning Services LLC.

‘Pour a cup of laundry detergent in the tank of the toilet. The detergent will sink to the bottom and remain in the tank. Each time you flush, a sweet aroma will be released in the tank, and the whole bathroom will smell amazing ... it won’t damage your toilet or the septic system.’

But while many applauded the tip, others were a little more worried. 

‘Why on earth would you want your look smelling of fabric soggier? It’s horrible!’ said one. ‘I’ll stick to my freshers that clip to the toilet thanks. Softener leaves a slimey film so will most likely in the long run clog up your cistern with gunk,’ said another. 

But others swore by the tip: ‘I do it and mines always fine.’

Said another: ‘I’m giving it a go! They’re experts and I’m sure they know what they’re talking about!’

Amy Sinclair
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Amy Sinclair is a contibutor for New Idea Food.

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