Top 10 Best Toilet Cleaners in 2021

Just because it's made from plant- and mineral-based ingredients, citric acid and essential oils and has zero phosphorus or bleach doesn't mean this cleaner can't do its job. 

It might be green, but it's powerful enough to do a deep clean. This product is cruelty-free and has biodegradable cleaning agents that don't leave harsh chemical fumes or residue to ease your mind. 

For more permanent stains, such as hard water stains that have stood the test of time, reviewers commented that they had to scrub extra to succeed. But this did not stop people from buying the product, because regardless of its environmentally-friendly properties, it still got the job done.

This easy-to-install device keeps your toilet clean for up to six months thanks to its powerful bleach-based formula. Simply attach it to the pipe in your tank, drop the tablets and watch the OxiClean Stain Fighters do their job with every flush - reaching even under the rim.

The cleaning system won't harm your toilet tank parts, and it's safe for septic tanks. It's guaranteed you'll be spending less time rinsing a filthy brush. The one downside to this automatic cleaning system is the "toilet-y" smell which annoyed reviewers. 

And because the cleaning agents are dispersed with every flush, the scent was constant. One user suggested keeping the tablet inside the thick wrapper to limit the smell.  If you're ending up with a clean bowl despite not scrubbing for three months, based on the reviews, a faint smell is worth the compromise.

For this product, there's no need for guessing if the cleaner has done its job and is ready to be rinsed. It goes in purple and turns green when done. Like its namesake, this cleaner blasts rust, hard water stains, grime and lime from your bowl, leaving it sparkling fresh. 

Reviewers commented that the manufacturer could have switched the color signals because the green looked like sewer water which seemed more gross than clean. Purple would have been more pleasing to look at. However, this suggestion is but a minor detail compared to the effectiveness of the product. 

The Clorox brand is well-known for its cleaning capabilities so you can expect that its toilet bowl cleaning tablets are just as effective. Each in-tank tablet lasts up to four months or up to eight flushes daily and leaves your toilet looking and smelling clean with every flush.

The bleach-based formula keeps stains at bay while continuously cleaning and deodorizing the bowl. The blue water being emitted is your signal that the cleaning agents are at work. When the water turns back to normal, it's time for a refill. 

Because this is a tablet which cleans without scrubbing, reviewers noted that they still had to do a weekly manual cleaning to ensure that their toilet remained stain-free. The upside is that this product is enough to keep toilet rings at bay in the long run.

It's eco-friendly, using plant- and mineral-based ingredients, natural fragrances and essential oils, and packaged with a 100% plant-plastic, recyclable bottle. It's also cruelty-free and safe for septic tanks. Lastly, this product cleans well and has passed the standards of many. What more could we ask for?

The scent could be too overpowering for some, which reviewers said seemed too strong for a natural product. On a positive note, users recommend decreasing the amount to limit the smell because the solution is effective enough even if applied in smaller quantities. 

Another automatic cleaning system that cleans with every flush and is quite fun to apply is this Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Gel. Using a dispenser loaded with gel cleaning stamps, you position the device near the toilet bowl rim and eject. 

The stamp freshens and cleans the toilet, leaving a rain shower scent. Each gel stamp lasts up to 12 days. Reviewers noted that the smell could be overpowering, especially for those who prefer cleaning products with milder scents. 

The stamp dispenser is also quite appealing to curious children, and it's advised to keep the product out of their reach. The scent and safety hazard did not bother many users because the stamps did their job well and didn't hurt their plumbing. 

This toilet cleaner is perfect for those who hate cleaning brushes yet want to scrub their toilet instead of relying too much on automatic cleaning systems. You attach disposable, disinfecting sponges to the wand and scrub away. 

The shape of the wand and sponge heads make it easy to reach under the bowl rim and into the drain for efficient yet effective cleaning. When done, simply press a button to discard the sponge. 

One issue brought up in the reviews of this product is the location of the release button, which they felt was too close to the sponge. There were times when the wand didn't easily let go of the sponge, so users had a bit of a struggle. However, the fact that the pads were disposable still outweighed the minor issue.

This toilet cleaner lacks chlorine, synthetic fragrances, dyes, ammonia and other harmful chemicals, but it still packs a powerful punch against tough stains. The formulation is also safe on the septic tank and has been certified to be cruelty-free by the Leaping Bunny. Apply under the rim, scrub, flush, and you're done. 

Users were quite disappointed that the cleaner couldn't remove toilet rings, rust and calcium buildup. It's great for daily cleaning, though, which is an advantage that many buyers consider. 

This in-bowl cleaner will last up to a month and ensure your bowl remains fresh and clean with every flush while fighting mineral and toilet ring buildup. After it sanitizes, the cleaning agents emit a lavender scent which deodorizes your bathroom. 

Some users had a bit of trouble positioning the device on the rim so that the water would hit the balls well. After a few tweaks, they had no other issues and were pleased with the cleaning power of the product. 

Over time, our cisterns get yucky with rust and other mineral buildups. You'd think that water passing through wouldn't cause such an issue but, unfortunately, it does. That's what this toilet tank cleaner was made for.

Its strong formula removes the toughest of stains and prolongs the life span of your toilet components. Simply pour the required amount into the tank, mix, let it sit overnight and be surprised at the transformation the next morning. 

Those with really rusty and dirty toilet tanks are advised by reviewers to apply this product a few times periodically to achieve desired results. This happened in only a few cases, though, because some who used the product on a recently purchased new house transformed the condition of their idle toilet tanks with this cleaner.