In social networks, women are currently exchanging ideas about a toilet trick in which fabric softener is poured into the cistern. Is this a good idea?
- Many are currently pouring fabric softener into the cistern .
- A cleaning company from the USA triggered the trend.
- There is also criticism of the tip.
Brightening the toilet is one of the most tedious tasks in the household. But not only the toilet bowl needs regular maintenance, the cistern should also be cleaned from time to time. To achieve this, many women are currently pouring fabric softener into the cistern. You can find out why this is the case and why the topic is controversial here.
Toilet trick: women pour fabric softener into the cistern - that's the reason
The current trend in the USA was kicked off by a cleaning company that published a tip on its Instagram channel. It was about making the toilet smell every time you flush it - which in itself sounds tempting. The experts recommend adding a cap of detergent or fabric softener * to the water in the cistern . The agent would sink to the bottom there and remain in the tank. "Every time you rinse, a sweet aroma is released in the box and the whole bathroom will smell wonderful," the company wrote in an Instagram post. "It will not harm the toilet or the sewage system," it continues.
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Split opinions on the fabric softener trick for the toilet
The reactions to the trick were not long in coming: Within a very short time, the post was shared and commented on in various Facebook groups. Opinions seem divided . On the one hand, many are enthusiastic about the idea: "I will try it out! They are experts and I am sure that they know what they are talking about", wrote one person, according to the US portal Dailymail. Others seem to know the trick and swear that the toilet is still doing its job as usual.
However, many are skeptical about the fabric softener trick: "Fabric softener leaves a slimy film, so the cistern * will be stuck with sticky stuff in the long run." Rachael Hallet, who runs a plumbing service, can also get nothing from the tip. " That can definitely break the cistern . You shouldn't put anything in there. The seals etc. are made for nothing but water," she explains. "I have a plumber service and I don't recommend it at all. Sometimes the components cannot be replaced and you need a completely new cistern. It depends on the brand you have."
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