Step 1: Clear away any clutter
Remove items that are placed on the back of the toilet seat or in surrounding areas before you start cleaning.
It’s also a good idea to open a window or turn on the exhaust fan for a little ventilation.
Step 2: Apply your toilet bowl cleaning liquid
Put on your gloves and apply your toilet bowl cleaner to the rim of the toilet, as close as possible.
Be sure to get some liquid up under the rim as well.
Close the lid. Then let it sit and do some magic. Five or 10 minutes is usually a good amount of time.
Step 3: Use a disinfecting spray to clean the exterior
As the toilet cleaner works its magic inside, start cleaning the exterior of the toilet bowl.
Spray a disinfectant or use a disinfecting wipe on the top and bottom of the toilet lid, as well as the toilet tank and the base of the toilet, and most importantly, the flush handle.
Use a cloth, scrub brush, or wipe to rub away any toilet bowl stains to make sure all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.
Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to wipe away water and residue.
Step 4: Scrub the toilet bowl
Time to go back inside!
Using your toilet brush, scrub the inside of the toilet using the water that has the cleaner still in it. The toilet cleaner should have softened any stuck debris, grime, toilet bowl stains, and spots inside the bowl, making it easier to clean.
Then flush the bowl and rinse the brush in the clean toilet bowl before returning it to its stand. Give your toilet one more flush for good measure.