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How To Choose The Right Toilet Bowl Cleaner For Office Washroom

Get an overview of different types of toilet bowl cleaners and know which one works best.

A wise person once said that if you want to affirm the cleanliness of a space, check the toilet first. A clean toilet bowl speaks volumes of your office’s hygiene and cleanliness. An improperly cleaned toilet is not only unsightly but also can contribute to infecting the surrounding environment.

The market offers different types of toilet bowl cleaners and almost all of them seem to make the job easier. But which one is effective and best suited for your pocket? Let’s find out.

Different Types Of Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Here is a low-down on different types of cleaners available to you.

Type Of Cleaner Nature Application Guidelines
Liquid Cleaner The perfect disinfectant handwash 1. Spray the cleaner over the rim and along the interior of the toilet bowl.
2. Allow it to rest for a few minutes.
3. Scrub it using a toilet brush to remove tough stains.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets Chemical tablet Drop the tablet into the toilet tank and flush it out.

The tablet helps kill pathogenic bacteria, such as staph, strep, Salmonella, and E. Coli that commonly populate the toilet bowl. These tablets contain bleach.
As you flush the toilet, bleach is released from the capsule. It prevents grime from sticking around and removes tough stains.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner Powder Borax powder 1. Apply the borax powder into the toilet bowl.
2. Scrub it all over using a sponge or brush.

Which Toilet Bowl Cleaner Is Right For You?

Of the three, it is best to use a liquid cleaner.

Why using Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets is not recommended?

These tablets hold the risk of corroding parts inside the tank. Additionally, they are known to contain harmful chemicals that may be released into the surrounding environment and impact health.

When it comes to application, you may need to scrub the front area of the toilet bowl. Furthermore, some people may find the smell of bleach unpleasant.

Why using Borax powder is not recommended?

The Material Safety Data Sheet lists borax as a substance with potential acute health effects. It is highly alkaline and holds the risk of causing skin irritation.

What is the recommended liquid cleaner for a toilet bowl?

Use a professional-grade Crew Toilet Bowl Cleaner to clean the toilet bowl. It comes with the following benefits.

  • Sanitizes as well as cleans the toilet bowl
  • Deodorizes and cleans in a single action.
  • Is specially formulated to eliminate limescale deposits and hard-to-clean stains
  • Covers more area of the bowl in less quantity
  • Offers extended contact time with ideal viscosity
  • Helps you easily get rid of hard-to-reach spots and stains due to the angled nozzle (of the 500 ml pack)
  • Has zero bleach formulation
  • Works in less than 10 minutes owing to its unique quick-action formula
  • Is cost-effective — available in packs of 500 ml, 1L and 5 litres

Bonus Content: How To Clean The Interior Of The Toilet Bowl With Crew Toilet Bowl Cleaner?

  1. Close the lid and flush the toilet once to wet the interior of the bowl.
  2. Pour Crew Toilet Bowl Cleaner into a squeeze bottle.
  3. Apply the cleaner in a circular motion and evenly around and inside the toilet bowl. Direct the nozzle under the toilet rim.
  4. Allow the inside of the toilet bowl to soak for some time.
  5. Clean the inside of the bowl from the rim at the top to downwards.
  6. Flush the toilet until the water inside the bowl is clear.
  7. Dry the toilet using a cleaning cloth. Remove all marks.
  8. Close the toilet bowl cover.

To Conclude

Diversey Prosumer has a legacy of more than 99 years in assuring hygiene and superior customer experience. We completely understand the importance of maintaining impeccable hygiene standards at commercial premises.


This is why we have scientifically formulated Crew range of disinfectants and cleaners for high-performance cleaning at affordable costs. Get the Crew housekeeping solutions for your facility today.

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