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Keeping the Toilet Clean

Tips to Make Toilet Cleaning Easier

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Minimize the mess and shrink the struggle of keeping your toilet clean

A Chore Nobody Loves

Just because we make toilets, it doesn't mean we like to clean them, and we're guessing it isn't your favorite chore either. And while cleaning the toilet is one of those pesky prices we pay for the convenience of modern plumbing, there are ways to minimize the mess and shrink the struggle. So roll up your sleeves, snap on the gloves, and use our list of cleaning tips and tricks to make your life a little easier.

Here's the best way to keep the toilet clean.

Invest in Proper Gloves

A good pair of durable cleaning gloves that cover your wrists and forearms helps fortify you for the task. Just be aware that some gloves are made with latex, which can cause allergic reactions for some people.

The Solo Act

Most toilets look like the lead singer in a band, backed up by a motley cast of brushes, plungers, and trash cans. Clear the stage, give your toilet a solo performance, and let the backups take a break. It’ll make for a much more efficient and thorough cleaning process.

Clear space for the real star of the show.

Clean Often

It’s the kind of task you really try to ignore. Put it off long enough and a small issue becomes a big problem. Frequent, low-intensity toilet cleanings keep the tough stuff from clinging and are better than waiting until you can't stand to look at the toilet anymore.

Frequent, low-intensity cleanings make the job more bearable.

Easy On and Off

Nooks, crannies, and corners are the bane of bathroom cleaning, with the toilet seat attachment points being some of the worst offenders. Eliminate these messy, hard-to-clean areas and save yourself some time with a Quick-Release™ seat that snaps on and off with ease.

Save yourself time and energy with a Quick-Release toilet seat.

The Right Cleaners

Most common store cleaners and brushes are capable of effectively cleaning the bowl and killing germs. That means you can focus on comfort and preference when selecting these products. Look for cleaners with scents that you like and brushes with ergonomic handles and heads that are angled or can be tilted.

Start with a toilet that supports your cleaning efforts.

Pick the Right Toilet

The best way make cleaning easier is to start with the best toilet for the job. A toilet with strong flushing power, integrated self-cleaning technology, an anti-stick coating on the bowl, and concealed trapway makes the most of cleaning power. Here’s a rundown of our innovative features and how they improve your day-to-day experience:

Revolution 360® swirl flushing technology — This sends the water into the bowl from a single outlet in the rim, circling the bowl with far greater force and surface area coverage than a typical flush, resulting in less residue and a better flush.

ContinuousClean functionality — An in-tank compartment houses commonly sized cleaning tablets and automatically dispenses a user-defined amount of cleaner with each flush. The combination of ContinuousClean technology with CleanCoat™ surface and Revolution 360 flushing technology keeps the bowl cleaner 5x longer than conventional KOHLER toilets. (Based on 2019 consumer perception study and bacterial counts.)

CleanCoat surface treatment — A specially formulated enamel in the bowl prevents bacteria, mildew, and mineral deposit build-up, helping keep your toilet cleaner longer.

Concealed and skirted trapway — They look sleek and modern, yes, but there’s also a function to the form. Skirted trapways, with an easy-to-clean smooth surface, eliminate one of the most tedious parts of cleaning the toilet.

So there you have it: the not-so-secret secrets to making this dreaded chore a little less dreadful. We hope these tips help you improve your cleaning routine.