{"id":1045,"date":"2023-12-27T14:54:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T14:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2023-12-27T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T14:54:45","slug":"why-our-grandparents-used-to-flush-1-clove-of-garlic-down-the-toilet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1045","title":{"rendered":"WHY our grandparents used to flush 1 clove of garlic down the toilet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Putting 1 clove of garlic in the toilet is part of one of the customs that many grandparents had, a gesture that many repeat today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What benefits could such use bring to daily life?&nbsp;Let&#8217;s find out together what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are bathrooms cleaned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning bathroom fixtures regularly is important to maintain a hygienic environment and&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>prevent the growth of bacteria and germs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some steps you need to take to clean your bathroom fixtures, such as removing dirt and debris, using a toilet brush to&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>clean the toilet bowl,<\/strong>&nbsp;sink, and tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some steps you need to take to clean your bathroom fixtures, such as removing dirt and debris, using a toilet brush to clean the toilet bowl, sink, and tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also use a sanitary cleaner or a solution of hot water and baking soda to create a cleaning mixture. For this, we can use a sponge or brush to clean the toilet bowl, making sure to remove all residue and deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always with the same detergent you can clean the sink bowl and tiles,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>removing dirt and deposits,<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;then rinse all surfaces well with clean water to&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>remove all traces of detergent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, all surfaces are dried with a clean cloth or towel to prevent stains or residue from forming.&nbsp;Finally, to sanitize toilets you can use specific products or use diluted bleach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To scent bathroom furniture, you can use scented sprays or&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>put a drop of essence in the toilet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to clean bathroom fixtures regularly, at least once a week, to maintain a hygienic environment and&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>prevent the growth of bacteria and germs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garlic clove in the bathroom against the growth of bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The presence of bacteria in the toilet<\/strong>&nbsp;is known&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, and although there are several possibilities to wash the toilet with the chemical products on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home methods for cleaning and disinfecting the toilet include vinegar&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>and baking soda.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral denture cleaning tablets can also be used for the toilet bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the garlic clove, it is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, which is why some people put a clove of garlic down the toilet to purify the water and prevent the growth of bacteria or fungi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method was widely used by our grandparents who knew the properties of allicin,&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>an organic sulfur compound<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;present in garlic and onion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this homemade and non-polluting solution you will simply have to peel a clove of garlic and throw it down the toilet.&nbsp;Although there is no scientific evidence to confirm the effectiveness of this practice, it is better to do it at night, obviously this is the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>time of day in which its use is reduced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will allow the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>antimicrobial<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and antifungal effects of garlic to work to their full potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Putting 1 clove of garlic in the toilet is part of one of the customs that many grandparents had, a gesture that many repeat today. 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