Mrs Hinch fans say stop using bleach on your toilet seat - try a 44p magic sponge instead

Cleaning the toilet can be a challenging chore, especially when stubborn yellow stains persist on the seat. Lilian Beckett sought advice on how to tackle this issue on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, asking: "White toilet seat going yellow on edge, what should I use to clean it?"

While bleach might seem like the go-to solution for many, members of the group advised against it, claiming that it "doesn't work" and could even make the situation worse. Suzi Robinson stated: "Bleaching doesn't work."

Theresa Turner echoed this sentiment, writing: "I found bleaching makes it worse." Michael Barnes warned against using bleach on plastic toilet seats as it could damage the shiny resistant coating.

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Carol Meares wrote: "Bleaching causes plastic to yellow," reports the Express. Ann Stanton added: "Don't put bleach down the toilet and close the lid. The fumes will yellow the plastic."

Instead, magic sponges were highly recommended by the cleaning enthusiasts. Christine Richards shared her positive experience: "After reading a comment on Facebook, I tried a magic sponge and it did a great job. I'd give it a try."

Sheila Gillmore agreed, writing: "Use a magic sponge. They're absolute genius. It worked for me in seconds." Sue Crowder wrote: "The only thing that worked for me was a magic eraser."

Jackie Thornley also had success with this method, saying: "I've just removed mine with a magic sponge. Looks perfect now." Alternatives to branded variations of the magic sponge have been suggested by group members, arguing that the less costly options perform equally well.

One user, Nick Jackson, advised: "Branded magic sponges are expensive so suggest getting a multipack of non-branded Melamine sponges off Amazon."

Consumers can secure a multipack of 10 magic sponges from Nisbets at £4.42, which calculates to a mere 44p per piece. Presently offered at a reduced price of £4.98, down from £6.99, households can also opt for a pack of 10 magic sponges on Amazon.