5. No Fancy Tools Required
This is my kind of hack: no gadgets, no instructions in six languages, no tiny screws you’ll lose behind the sink.
All you have to do is lift the lid on your toilet tank and drop in a small handful of mint leaves—10 to 15 is plenty. Make sure they’re submerged, close the lid, and voilà. You’re done. Come back in two weeks, do it again.
If you’re feeling fancy, tie them in a bit of cheesecloth or put them in a mesh sachet. But honestly? Tossing them in works just fine.
6. Say Goodbye to Hard Water Grime
Here’s something I didn’t expect: the mint actually helped with those annoying hard water stains that like to cling to the bowl. You know the ones. That faint ring that comes back two days after scrubbing?
Well, it turns out the oils in mint can help soften those mineral deposits. It won’t erase years of buildup overnight, but if you’re using mint regularly, you’ll notice it’s easier to keep your toilet clean—and that’s a win in my book.
