Because I pour fabric softener into the toilet tank: a trick from an Italian aunt | March 16, 2025

You often face the problem of unpleasant odors in the toilet. Sometimes, even air fresheners do not help in such cases. Therefore, when standard methods prove ineffective, ingenuity and ingenuity come to the rescue.

Today I want to tell you how to make an improvised toilet air freshener with your own hands.

You often face the problem of unpleasant odors in the toilet. Sometimes, even air fresheners do not help in such cases.

My aunt, who has been living in Italy for 6 years, shared this useful secret with me.

So take a notepad and a pen and write down the step-by-step instructions.

Fill the bottom of a plastic bottle with plain water. Add any brand of fabric softener. The important thing is that you like the scent you choose.
Make small holes in the lid to make it easier to use the resulting mixture.

You often face the problem of unpleasant odors in the toilet. Sometimes even air fresheners do not help in such cases.-3

Remove the lid from the toilet tank and place the bottle with the mixture inside.

And using the first method, you will also receive a pleasant bonus in the form of saved water. The bottle with the mixture will not allow the waste tank to be completely filled. This will not affect the operation of the mechanism in any way, but will significantly reduce the bill.

Toothpaste against unpleasant odors
I recently heard another trick that made my life easier. We are talking about toothpaste in the toilet tank. You will be surprised, but it will help to remove plaque, rust, unpleasant odors and disinfect the surface of the toilet.

You often face the problem of unpleasant odors in the toilet. Sometimes even air fresheners do not help in such cases.-5
Any cheap toothpaste with a strong smell, such as mint or echinacea, will do. Drill as many holes as possible in the pipe and place it in the holding tank.

Now, after each flush, the paste will freshen the smell of the room and partially disinfect the toilet. To save money, it is better to make small holes in the pipe. So one toothpaste will last 2-3 months.

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