'Cheapest' way to banish grim yellow toilet seat stains from your bathroom

Yellow stains on toilet seats are an infuriating and persistent issue that countless households grapple with.

Regardless of how frequently you scrub, those tenacious, unsightly marks appear to persist, leaving your loo looking less than pristine and welcoming. However, before you dash off to purchase costly and harsh cleaning products, there's a remarkably straightforward and incredibly affordable cleaning remedy that costs under a quid.

The Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, boasting more than half a million members, serves as a goldmine of cleaning wisdom, and recently, contributors revealed a straightforward and wallet-friendly answer to toilet seat stains costing merely around 59p.

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One member enquired: "How do you get yellow stains off underneath the toilet seat?" The query rapidly attracted hundreds of replies, with the most popular suggestion involving bicarbonate of soda combined with white vinegar, water or lemon juice.

Bicarbonate of soda can be purchased for as little as 59p at Sainsbury's or 65p at Tesco. One contributor said: "Mix white vinegar and baking soda into a paste, leave it on for 20 minutes, then clean - mine came up spotless."

Another member concurred, stating: "White vinegar and baking powder mix into a paste, leave for hour then wash off use a toothbrush for the edges etc." A different user penned: "Bicarb and water, mix as paste leave on 10mins then scrub and should come off."

Several members also champion combining lemon with bicarbonate of soda. One individual shared their cleaning hack online: "I mostly got them off with bicarbonate of soda sprinkled on half a lemon and then scrubbing it with the half lemon. sounds ridiculous but it did work on the seat plastic but not on the soft plastic stopper things. Also wear gloves!".

Another added: "Cut a lemon in half. Dip into bicarbonate of soda. Rub into underneath of toilet seat. You will need to rub it for about 10 minutes. Wipe off with damp cloth. Do this once a week. No more yellow seat."

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Bicarbonate of soda boasts a fine, gritty texture that serves as a gentle abrasive, making it perfect for tackling dirt, grime, and stains on plastic toilet seats without leaving any scratches or damage, reports the Express.

When you combine bicarbonate of soda with acidic substances like white vinegar or lemon juice, it fizzes up, creating a reaction that helps lift stubborn stains, cut through grime, and shift dirt, simplifying your cleaning routine.

Not only is bicarbonate of soda great for scrubbing away unwanted marks, but it's also a champion at neutralising odours. It doesn't just mask bad smells like some air fresheners; it absorbs and eradicates them, which is why it's a top choice for keeping your loo smelling clean and fresh.