So, later that evening, I jumped online to do some research for a toilet cleaner that would work for him. So he could have a clean toilet without all the scrubbing… An official fact that I read about Canadians recently, is that we hate cleaning the toilet the most!

What I did next made me even happier, I sent a whole box (a year’s worth) of Splash Toilet Cleaner, to my son. This British-made plant-based toilet cleaner comes from Suma, an ethical worker cooperative based in Yorkshire. Their Ecoleaf brand encompasses a range of gentle, yet effective cleaning products and this is no exception. Not only are these non-toxic products safer for your family, but they also have less impact on the environment. Many contain plant-based ingredients, such as citric and acetic acids, and are biodegradable, so they don't persist in waterways or the ocean. The ingredients within are still in a concentrated form however, so do still store and use eco-friendly cleaning products with care, especially around pets and children.Now, don’t get me wrong, I wanted to teach him to clean the toilet the hard way! It would have been a good feeling to know that he learned what his mother has been dealing with her whole life… Thankfully, gone are the days when toilet cleaners reeked strongly of fake pine forests! There are many lovely scented products now available, and many of the leading products come in a range of scents to suit your tastes and/or match your bathroom décor!

Effective even on caked on limescale, Domestos Zero Limescale is tough on toilet grime. Choose between fresh lime scented or ocean fragranced options for this powerful germ-killing, limescale dissolving gel. It contains hydrochloric acid for maximum limescale removal.It comes as no surprise that Harpic Power Plus Toilet Cleaner regularly tops the best-selling charts for toilet cleaners. It has a multi-pronged approach to ensuring you have the cleanest loo around, targeting tough stains from rust and urine, while also removing every last bit of limescale, dirt and odour, thanks to its key ingredient, hydrochloric acid.