For everyday cleaning, a suitable toilet cleaner and regular scrubbing are generally more dependable.
For mineral scale, use an appropriate descaling product.
For clogs, use the right mechanical tool.
For leaks, recurring blockages, or sewage odors, investigate the plumbing problem itself.
And remember that a “secret” doesn’t become more effective simply because it’s presented as something plumbers supposedly don’t want you to know.
Sometimes the best household advice is also the simplest:
Clean regularly, flush responsibly, don’t mix chemicals, and call a professional when the problem goes beyond ordinary cleaning.
So the next time someone tells you that putting salt in the toilet is a secret plumbers have been hiding for years, you don’t need to panic—or rush to the kitchen.
Take the claim with a grain of salt
