Got boys at home? You know urine splatters around the toilet bowl are inevitable. These stains are stubborn, especially under the seat and rim. The good news: there's a straightforward, proven method to clean your toilet bowl and seat thoroughly. Here's how:
- 1 flathead screwdriver
- Disinfectant wipes
- Cleaning gloves
- 1 old toothbrush
For hard-to-reach urine spots, start with an old toothbrush. If it's too bulky, wrap a flathead screwdriver in a disinfectant wipe to scrub tight gaps.
Make your own reusable wipes with this handy trick: [link preserved].
If the seat blocks access, remove it—it's quick and lets you disinfect the hinge areas, a common bacteria hotspot.
Unsure how? It's simple:
1. Pop off the plastic covers on the hinges.
2. Use your flathead screwdriver to turn each screw counterclockwise until loose.
3. The seat will lift easily.
4. Unscrew the bolts underneath—hold and turn with both hands.
5. Lift the seat free.
6. Now cleaning urine traces from the seat and bowl is effortless. Remove it fully for a deep clean.
7. Wrap the screwdriver in a disinfectant wipe.
8. Wipe every nook, especially under the rim.
9. Disinfect the seat completely—try this pro tip for best results.
Your toilet is now spotless—no more urine splatter in hidden spots! Reinstall the seat after cleaning the hinge holes too.
