A commode is a toilet with no plumbing. It can't be drained or flushed and must be emptied by hand. It also needs cleaning after each use. A bedside commode is kept near a bed for people with limited ...

Most of us know to how to scrub a toilet, but did you know the tank — i.e., the back part, where the flushing mechanism is — also needs to be cleaned occasionally? It’s true and doing so can save you ...

We can bet that cleaning toilets is probably everyone’s least favorite household chore. Especially when there’s mold involved. Unfortunately, due to the humidity in your bathroom, mold on your toilet ...

If you've been using the typical chemical cleaners to clean your toilet bowl, we've got a surprising new solution to ...

Sure, we all think we know how to clean a toilet (à la scrubbing the bowl), but cleaning experts say you might be breezing over some of the grimiest parts (like the rim, hinges, and bolts) that hold ...

It takes a bit more time and effort than a casual spray of Gatorade-colored cleaning fluid and a stir with a flimsy brush to get the toilet sanitized and sparkling. But with the right tools and tips, ...

Vinegar and baking soda can help disinfect and remove tough toilet bowl stains. It's important to add each ingredient separately for maximum results. Use a DIY refresher spray to keep your toilet ...

Employees of a Chinese firm took matters of cleanliness to a whole different level. Videos circulating online show staff members of the company eating food off a urinal in a bid to showcase just how ...

It's important to keep the tank clean for the sanitization and performance of your toilet. You can do an effective cleaning job in three steps. You should aim to clean the tank monthly, depending on ...

Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in Austin, Texas. Her bylines can be found in WIRED, the Atlantic, SELF, ELLE, elemental, espnW, Men’s Journal and more. Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in ...