Not only is it wasteful, it can be harmful to your health.
There are plenty of #CleanTok hacks that can help youclean your homeand save time doing so.
But don’t be quick to try out everycleaning tipyou see.
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Similar to theproduct overload method, it can easilydamage your toiletand cause health problems.
Plus, its wildly wasteful for more than one reason.
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Gagliardi agrees with the hundreds of commenters and plumbers who say this is a bad idea.
It turns out, there are quite a few reasons you’ll want to steer clear of the hack.
And, if you dont replace them in time, thetoilet will most likely begin to leak.
This means youll be regularly reaching into the tank to adjust it.
And if you dont, expect the toilet to constantly runwhich is, ironically, a waste of water.
Remember that every time the toilet is flushed, the tank refills with water, Gagliardi says.
Bathrooms can be confined spaces with poor air circulation, Gagliardi says.
For that reason, you always want to be careful using any cleaning products without adequate ventilation.
Always keep the lid closed as a safety precaution.
At best, its simply making it smell pleasant, although for a limited amount of time.
Alternatively, you could mix vinegar with baking soda and dish soap for a quicker cleaning time.
