It sounds odd, but this viral trick actually has a practical purpose.
🧴 Why Spray Shaving Cream Around the Toilet?
The reason isn’t for cleaning the bowl — it’s for odor control, especially urine smells that linger around the base of the toilet.
🚽 What It’s Supposed to Do
When someone sprays shaving cream:
- Around the base of the toilet
- On the floor surrounding it
- Even lightly on grout lines
Then lets it sit for 10–15 minutes before wiping it up.
The idea:
- Shaving cream helps neutralize urine odors
- It can absorb smells trapped in grout or porous flooring
- The foam lifts residue that regular mopping might miss
🧪 Why It Works
Most shaving creams contain:
- Mild surfactants (cleaning agents)
- Fragrance
- Slightly alkaline ingredients
Urine odors can cling to grout and tiny cracks around the toilet base. The foam expands and reaches into those areas better than liquid cleaners.
🧽 How To Try It Properly
1️⃣ Spray a thick layer around the toilet base and nearby floor.
2️⃣ Let it sit 10–15 minutes.
3️⃣ Wipe clean with paper towels or a cloth.
4️⃣ Mop normally afterward if needed.
⚠️ Important Notes
- This is mainly useful for persistent bathroom odor, not routine cleaning.
- It won’t fix a leaking toilet seal — if smell keeps returning, that could be the issue.
- Don’t leave it sitting for hours.
💡 It’s a clever trick for odor problems — but not a replacement for proper deep cleaning.
If you’d like, I can also share what plumbers say is the REAL reason bathrooms keep smelling even after cleaning.
