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Total transformations.
That's four months at a time! All you have to do is re-stamp as needed. If you can't imagine not using your toilet brush, you can use the small remaining bit of gel to scrub down the bowl before applying more. I used this in college and can personally attest it really does work to keep things sparkling and smelling good — I recommend stamping just under the rim toward the front of the bowl, so it doesn't get used for target practice, and in a spot where it intersects with some water but not *right* where the water comes out, so it lasts longer.
Promising review: "This little blob helps keep my toilet cleaner longer and it smells nice. Super easy to stick to the inside of the toilet bowl and I don't have to touch the toilet bowl! I saw this product while browsing cleaning items and decided to give it a try because it was a good price. I'm not disappointed! Great product!" —Ireadfantasyformysanity
Get 10 week's worth on Amazon for $3.97.
You can get either the chlorine cartridges or the "blue" cleaning cartridges (that have a disinfecting cleaner that's less harsh than chlorine); but because the system stays in the overflow tube, you don't have to worry about damage to any of the plastic or rubber parts of your toilet tank if you do prefer the chlorine.
Promising review: "I've used many different toilet bowl cleaners in my day, all with very little success. This is the first one that actually did the job of regular manual bowl scrubbing. In our heavily used family bathroom, this unit lasted 3–4 months before it ran out of the cartridge, and the results started to become evident. The whole time it not only kept the water/scent clean, it kept the scum/mineral buildup around the waterline completely gone! Gone are the days of weekly scrubbing the nasty toilet! This is truly a great product." —Chris F
Get it on Amazon for $11.94.
Plus the canister's design allows for airflow so it actually dries, instead of sitting in its own germs. (You can also trap it under the toilet seat to drip dry into the bowl before you put it away, if you prefer!)
Promising review: "I bought two of these a while ago. It's a neat and compact brush that hides away very well. The open/close mechanism is a handy feature—no need to balance the brush back in the cradle. The brush bristles are firm but not stiff. Bristles clean well without a lot of pressure. The shape of the brush helps with under the rim cleaning as well. Nice feature: the exchangeable brush. It saves the environment as well as cost." —Grauzellen
Get it on Amazon for $15.53+ (available in three colors or in stainless steel for $29.99), and when/if the brush head wears out, a new one for $10.66.
Promising review: "According to the instructions I was supposed to use the whole bottle but being that it was so big and that I had two toilets to clean, I only used half. I was pleasantly surprised. The toilet tank is from the 1960's and I doubt it's been cleaned within the last few decades. In the "after" photo you can see that there is still some rust leftover but large chunks fell off the sides and can be seen on the bottom of the tank." —Nicole
Get it on Amazon for $7.96.
And at no point do you have to touch the disposable sponge; a handy button on the handle ejects it straight into the trash.
Promising review: "Nothing could be easier than this. Just swish and toss! The soft squishy sponge gets under the rim easily, unlike a stiff brush. The best part, of course, is that you dispose of the sponge after just one use. No more keeping that dirty brush under the bathroom sink! This system is a keeper and I bought one for every bathroom in my house." —Carol Lynn
Get the starter kit on Amazon for $7.96 (comes with the wand, caddy, and six refills. Thirty refills are $13.25, or about 44 cents each).
It operates on a rechargeable battery that lasts for an hour and a half of use. The handle extends to up to 21 inches, so it's easy to store but you don't have to reach to get to high or low places. And it comes with four different brush heads: the pictures wide dome-shaped option (for the toilet and bath), a wide circular option with shorter bristles (for walls and floors), a narrow circular option (for small areas), and a sharpened-pencil-shaped option (for corners).
Promising review: "The first time I used it, I scrubbed the tile, basin, and door of the shower stall in about 10 minutes. It was refreshing to not have to get on the ground to clean the shower. I like the different options of brushes. I used the smaller heads to clean around the toilet without having to get down on the floor. I would recommend this to anyone with back pain, you can definitely tell a big difference, it makes cleaning much easier." —Cindy
Get the set on Amazon for $69.99.
Promising review: "The toilet was bad when we moved in five years ago. On top of that, it was in a part of the house that is rarely used allowing for build up of minerals from the hard water. And the children would occasionally use the toilet but it was hard for them to flush, so sometimes it would sit un-flushed for a few days without the adults realizing. Gross, I know. We tried so many things to get it cleaned. Elbow grease and pumice stone worked the best, but still didn’t cut it. Then I heard about Zep. Wow! This stuff works. I turned the water off and flushed so the water was low. I used about a third to a half of the bottle and let it sit for eight hours. I cleaned it with the toilet brush but didn’t have to use any elbow grease. Looks like a brand new toilet!" —Artiskewl
Get it from Amazon for $5.33.
These have a foaming cleaner in them to make tackling tough bathroom messes even easier!
Promising reviews: "I love these! I use one per bathroom. I clean the sink first then the bath, and finish with the toilet then toss in the trash. You can use gloves to get over the ick factor of putting your hand in the toilet. The Magic Eraser removes all of the yellow ring and brown water spots under the rim within seconds!" —Simply Sooney
"These are amazing! We have a rental property and the tenants trashed the house. The bathroom was in really bad shape, but these worked wonders. They probably cut my cleaning time in half. Water stains, grime, whatever it was that those tenants left on the floor near the toilet...it left everything looking as brand new as it could. These little guys pack a punch!" —Crista Nalezny
Get a pack of four on Amazon for $15.34.
Promising review: "It’s a little weird to get excited by a toilet brush, but this one is the best I’ve had. Not only does it do its job well, the brush head is replaceable, and then it all hides away beautifully in a corner by the toilet. The burnished finish goes good with my copper fixtures." —JazzyJan
Get it from Bed Bath and Beyond for $29.99 (also available in white or two-tone nickel).
It doesn't have any photos specifically of toilets, but it works on all kinds of surfaces! Just be cautious not to accidentally mix it with any other cleaners you'd previously used.
Promising review: "This set was VERY effective when used as directed. We had a mold problem developing in two bathrooms without windows — under the toilet tanks and in some cupboards. The heavier areas required a couple applications of the stain remover but after that every trace was gone and we haven't had any further growth. Be prepared to clear the space of any young children or pets and have very good ventilation as this stuff gives off very strong bleach-like fumes that you probably don't want to breathe in. Excellent product to keep mold invasions at bay." —Rosie
Get the two-bottle system on Amazon for $23.99.
Promising reviews: "I have rusty water and it really started causing problems with my toilet bowl. My toilet got to the point that it always looked dirty. I used this as an experiment and it worked like a charm. It changed it back to white in seconds. It's the only cleaner I use now." —Searching for quality
"If you have trouble getting the water ring out of your toilet from other toilet bowl cleaners, then this product is for you! I found it years ago, and it was the first cleaner that I ever used on my toilets that actually gets the water ring out from the bowl. Highly recommend!!" —Crystal
Get a pack of four on Amazon for $30.
One reviewer reports that it can even work wonders in a rusted-up toilet tank, and multiple reviewers mention adding it to laundry, too.
Promising review: "We have horribly rusty water, even with a softener. The night before my in-laws visit I clean the toilet bowl (kills germs but won't touch the orange), dump in a bit of Iron Out, add a few cups of water to raise the water line above the rusty ring, and let it sit all night. In the morning I flush and my bowl is pristine white again — no pumice stone scrubbing. Makes it look like I spent my time scrubbing instead of eating Cheetos and watching Westworld." —sleeper
Get a four-pound bottle on Amazon for $12.97.
You can totally use it to wipe down the rest of the bathroom! Yes this is Windex brand so it will leave everything shiny, but it's also a multi-surface disinfecting cleaner.
Promising review: "Love this product! The citrus scent is very nice and not overwhelming. I've use this on everything from counter tops to bathroom floors and it feels better knowing that it's killing germs as well as giving me streak free shiny clean surfaces. A++++." —Angelic Glam
Get a bottle on Amazon for $3.19.
Promising review: "One bathroom in an apartment just isn't enough for two adults with a healthy colon. Enter Poo-Pourri. As this was the first time trying the product, I tried the original. It has an amazing lemon scent, very fresh and not overpowering or synthetic-smelling. With most room sprays, you end up just smelling flowery poo. This masks the smell completely. I can walk in the bathroom 30 seconds after my boyfriend and only smell lemon." —Allison H
Get it on Amazon: a 4 oz bottle (200 sprays) for $11.19 or an 8 oz bottle (400 sprays) for $16.78.