What Happens When You Put a Clove of Garlic in the Toilet?

Bathrooms are always humid and often develop unpleasant odors coming from the toilet or drainage. The smell in the bathroom can spread to other rooms, affecting the health of family members.

There are many ways to deal with bathroom odors. One simple method is using garlic. At night, before going to bed, peel a clove of garlic (or more), cut it into small pieces so its aroma can spread better, and drop it into the toilet. Close the lid and leave it overnight.

The next morning, flush the toilet. The unpleasant odor will disappear. Garlic contains allicin, a compound with a natural antibiotic effect that helps deodorize and disinfect effectively.

You can apply this method every two weeks combined with regular cleaning to keep the bathroom fresh, clean, and odor-free.

Putting a clove of garlic in the toilet helps clean, disinfect, and eliminate odors.

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Other Methods to Remove Toilet Odors

1. Vinegar
Vinegar contains natural acids that can kill bacteria, mold, and some common pathogens. It also helps remove toilet odors. Pour vinegar directly into the toilet and leave it for a few hours or overnight. The acid softens stains while disinfecting and deodorizing. The next morning, scrub the toilet with a brush and flush.

You can also place a bowl of vinegar in a corner of the bathroom to deodorize and repel insects.

2. Lemon
Lemon is acidic and helps remove stains, kill bacteria, and eliminate odors. Its fresh scent also makes the bathroom feel more pleasant.

Squeeze juice from 2–3 lemons (or blend the lemons with a little water, strain the pulp, and use the juice). Pour it into the toilet and let it sit for about 10 minutes or longer. Then scrub the toilet with a brush and flush.

3. Salt
Salt enhances cleaning efficiency while helping disinfect and neutralize odors. Sprinkle salt on the toilet surface and scrub with a brush to remove stains. Pour hot water into the toilet to wash away remaining residue.