Alright, let’s talk about that nasty stuff growin’ in your toilet tank, the mould, yeah? It ain’t pretty, and it sure ain’t healthy. So, let’s get down to business and figure out how to get rid of it, and keep it gone for good, ya hear?
What is this mould stuff anyway?
Well, it’s like this… You know how things get kinda damp and slimy in the bathroom? That’s where mould likes to hang out. Your toilet tank, it’s dark, it’s wet, and there’s stuff in there for the mould to eat, like, you know, dirt and stuff. So, it’s a perfect home for them little mould critters. Makes your toilet look dirty, and it can make you sick too, if you ain’t careful.
Why’s it growin’ in my toilet?
Like I said, it’s all about bein’ damp and dark. If your bathroom don’t have a good window or a fan to suck out the wet air after you take a shower, that dampness just hangs around. And that’s like a dinner bell for mould, ya see? So it starts growin’ in your toilet tank and then maybe even under the rim where you can’t see it so well. Nasty business, it is.
- Dampness is a big problem
- Dark places make it worse
- No air flow, that’s bad too
How do I get rid of the mould in my toilet tank?
Now, there’s a bunch of ways to do this. Some folks like to use them strong chemicals, but I ain’t too keen on that. Stuff smells bad and it can’t be good for you breathin’ it in all the time. I like to use things I already got in the kitchen, ya know?
Vinegar and Baking Soda Trick
This here’s a good one. You take some vinegar, the white kind, and pour it all around inside the tank. Let it sit for a bit, maybe half an hour. Then you sprinkle in some bakin’ soda. It’ll fizz up real nice. Let that fizz for a while, then you take a brush, a good stiff one, and scrub all around the inside of the tank. Don’t forget under the rim, that’s where them moulds like to hide. Then you flush the toilet a few times to wash it all away. Works like a charm, it does.
Coca-Cola and Baking Soda with Fabric Softener for cleaning
Now this one’s a bit different, but it works too. You take a cup of that Coca-Cola, the regular kind, not diet, and you mix it in a bowl with a cup of fabric softener and a big spoonful of bakin’ soda. Mix it all up good and pour it into the tank. Let it sit for a bit, maybe five minutes or so, then you scrub it good with a brush and flush it all away. This way makes the toilet smell nice too, which is a bonus, ya know?
Keeping the Mould Away
Now, gettin’ rid of the mould is one thing, but keepin’ it away, that’s the real trick. First thing you gotta do is keep things dry. If you got a window in the bathroom, open it up after you take a shower to let the air in. If you got a fan, turn it on. You want to get all that wet air outta there. And you gotta clean your toilet regular, ya hear? Don’t wait till it starts lookin’ green and fuzzy. Once a week, maybe twice if you got a big family, give it a good scrub. And here’s another little trick. Sometimes, I leave the lid of the tank open a little bit. That lets the air get in there and dry things out. Just make sure nothin’ falls in, ya know?
Other things you can do:
- Clean the toilet often, don’t be lazy!
- Open the windows or use a fan, keep it dry!
- Leave the tank lid open a crack sometimes, let the air in!
When to call for help
Now, if you tried all this stuff, and the mould just keeps comin’ back, or if it’s really bad, like all over the walls and stuff, then you might have a bigger problem. Maybe there’s a leak somewhere, or maybe your bathroom just ain’t got enough air flow. In that case, you might need to call a plumber or someone who knows about this stuff. Don’t be ashamed, sometimes you just need a little help, ain’t no shame in that.
So, there you have it. That’s how you deal with that mould in your toilet tank. It ain’t rocket science, just a little elbow grease and some common sense. Keep things clean, keep things dry, and you won’t have to worry about that nasty stuff growin’ where it shouldn’t. Now, go on and get to scrubbin’!