Keep the toilet seat brilliantly white with some simple home tips

Daily use of the toilet inevitably means that there are parts that wear out before others, in particular the toilet seat which in most cases is made of white plastic. Unlike the rest of the toilet which is made of ceramic, and which is a decidedly durable material, plastic parts of this bathroom item is certainly due to deteriorate much faster. In fact, over time, it starts to show  greyish or yellowish stains - and even when it does not yet show them, it must still be kept clean so as to remain white for as long as possible, as well as well sanitized.

To get back to having a white toilet seat, you can use some very simple home remedies.

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Since this is a material much less resistant to abrasion than ceramic, it is better not to use more aggressive substances on it unless it is the only choice left.

Generally, in fact, the cleaning of the seat and the bracket can be done simply with warm water and soap. You can use antibacterial hand soap, but also dish soap. Even sanitizing wet wipes are a good method; always remember to throw them in the garbage and not in the toilet, however, to avoid blocking the pipes, and then after using them, it is better to immediately dry the entire surface with absorbent paper or some other dry and soft cloth.

There are other remedies that help whiten the toilet seat when it shows signs of aging, but they are more aggressive and also risk ruining the glossy finish, eroding the top layer of the plastic. These are white vinegar, bleach, lemon juice or citric acid dissolved in water. Also sodium bicarbonate or salt, due to their graininess, are certainly abrasive and therefore erode the surface of the toilet seat making it slightly rougher but also more porous, and therefore facilitating the collection of dirt and bacteria.

You can certainly use bleach, but then you also need to be fairly consistent in cleaning everything with soap and water to keep it in the best condition for as long as possible. When this is no longer possible, it is probably time to change the toilet seat itself.

In any case, it is best not to use products designed for sanitary ware, which sometimes stain or discolor the plastic permanently.