well, now what do I do? Toilet cleaning.

[Juvysen]

So, I'm 9 months pregnant. I usually keep my toilet clean by the daily swish/swipe method, which does pretty well. I usually don't even need any cleanser or whatever. Buuuuuut.... I wasn't keeping up with it well, b/c of the pregnancy, I guess. So, I broke down and had DH pick up one of those icky pellet things that you stick in the tank and it supposedly keeps your toilet clean for a few months or whatever. Well, it's not working. My toilet keeps getting mildew-y and nasty. But because of the chemicals in the pellet thing, I'm not sure what to use to clean it? I mean, there's still pellet thing in the tank, you know? Normally I'd use the seventh generation toilet cleaner or just vinegar if it was bad enough that I could see gunk in there, but I'm sort of afraid to do that. Ideas?

[Jackies Ladybug]

if you dont have any packaging for it anymore and it doesnt work well, i would scoop it out and flush the toilet a few times to get the tank rinsed out.
then i would clean it how you want to.

those pellet things never work for me either.

[annethcz]

I agree, scoop the pellet out and start all over.

I personally love cleaning my toilet with Bon Ami- it's cheap, non-toxic, and works super well, even with our well water/mineral deposit/rust issues.

[zoebird]

i love bon ami.

[mumkimum]

I'd scoop out the old cleaning tab and use your regular cleaner. If you're worried about the chemicals, give it a day or two before using a new cleaner.

I also find a good soak overnight with borax really helps - esp. if it's prone to getting slightly mildewey and such. I'll do that more often (re. 1 or 2x/month) when I haven't been able to do reguarly weekly cleaning.

[proudmomof4]

... and maybe after going back to your usual swish&swipe train your husband to be able to do it. In other words: don't repeat my mistakes, I've been married for 12 years and consider it a success when the toilet is flushed with the lid closed.

[SquishyKitty]

I'd remove the pellet and clean it once with bleach really well, and then just get back to the regular method of cleaning.

[Katie T]

Maybe stupid question but where can you find the Bon Ami?