How do you remove brown toilet bowl stains?

Pour white vinegar, sprinkle baking soda, let fizz for 15 minutes, then scrub. For hard water rings, use a pumice stone on porcelain.

Is it safe to put bleach in the toilet?

In the bowl, yes. Avoid putting bleach tablets in the tank, which damages the rubber flapper and fill valve.

Use a curved-neck toilet brush or squirt cleaner directly under the rim. A mirror can help you see the jet holes.

Check the wax ring seal at the base. A deteriorated seal leaks sewer gas. Also clean behind and around the base thoroughly.

Bathroom

Your toilet is one of the most-used surfaces in your home. Here's how to get it spotless and keep it that way.

1
Apply bowl cleaner
Squirt Power Bleach under the rim and let it run down the sides. Let it sit for 10 minutes to kill bacteria and dissolve stains.
2
Scrub the bowl
Use the toilet brush to scrub the entire interior, including under the rim where bacteria hide. Flush to rinse.
3
Clean the exterior
Spray Vibes Multi-Surface Cleaner on a cloth and wipe the entire exterior -- tank, lid, seat, base, and hinge areas.
4
Detail the base and floor
Clean around the base where the toilet meets the floor. This area collects moisture and bacteria. Wipe the floor around the toilet.

TIPClean the toilet brush holder. It's one of the most bacteria-laden objects in the bathroom and is usually forgotten.
TIPPour a cup of baking soda into the bowl before bed and scrub in the morning for a low-effort overnight clean.
TIPReplace the toilet brush every 6 months. A worn brush is ineffective and harbors more bacteria than it removes.

XUsing bleach tablet in the tank, which corrodes rubber components and causes leaks over time.
XMixing different cleaning chemicals in the bowl, which can create toxic fumes.
XForgetting to clean the hinge areas under the seat, which harbor significant bacteria and cause odors.

Quick scrub twice a week. Full cleaning including exterior weekly. More often in households with multiple users.