Recently, a trend has been started in the online social media platform: putting a special kind of toilet cleaner named Fabuloso, which comes in different flavors and colors. Applying Fabuloso liquid to the toilet water tank may create a tremendous flavor and fragrance in the bathroom. But is applying this liquid in the tank worth it? Will that affect the internal parts of the toilet? In this article, we are going to investigate if applying Fabuloso is harmful or not for the toilet.
| Quantity: | 1 gallon/ 3.78L |
| Works as: | Deodorizer, cleaner, and sanitizer |
| Mix with: | 1/8 cup for a gallon of water |
| Plastic: | 50% less |
| Cleaner Type: | All-purpose |
| Kill bacteria: | 99.99% |
| Bleach: | No |
| Non-toxic: | Yes |
| Fragrance: | Lavender, orange, Lemon, Fruits |
| Good For: | Sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, floors, wood surfaces, mirrors, and furniture |
| Alternatives: | Baking soda, Bleach, Vinegar |
What is Fabuloso made of and used for?
The Fabuloso is mainly an all-purpose toilet cleaner, according to the official website of Fabuloso. This special type of cleaner can clean anything like the tiles, floor, and any other toilet accessories. It cleans the kitchen and all other accessories in the home. The Fabuloso Professional formula deep cleans to remove grease and soil, leaving a long-lasting fragrance. Its neutral pH makes the product safe for surfaces. No rinsing procedure is needed in the floor cleaning application. Recently, a clip has been circulating around the world where a person uses the Fabuloso to clean and refresh the water tank. Since that time, it has been on the rise in public demand. The Fabuloso is a solution of:
- Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
- Lactic Acid
- Water
- C9-11 Pareth-8
- Fragrance & Colorant
How does Fabuloso clean the tank?
As we have discussed, Fabuloso is one of the most impactful cleaners that can be used almost anywhere, as it has a refreshing smell that accelerates the ambiance of that place. You can use this to clean the stains from clothes and fabrics, and you can spray this on the kitchen appliances to remove dark marks from those or use it to clean the sink, basin, toilet bowl, and many more. Here are the straightforward steps to clean the toilet bowl with Fabuloso.
Tools and Materials Needed:
- Rubber gloves
- A medium bottle of Fabuloso
- Soft sponge or foam
- Plastic-bristle scrub brush
- A drilling machine for creating holes in the body of the cleaner
Step-1: Empty the water tank
The very first step is to open the tank lid with utter care. And preserve the lid on a soft cloth foam. Then the thing you need to do is to turn off the water supply line. If there is extra additional water, the tank drains out all the water by pressing the flush handle. After you press the flush lever, all the water must be drained from the tank and may flush into the water bowl.
Some water may be left in the tank as the tank is about a few inches higher than the actual basement. Remove the left-out water by soaking the water with the help of a soft sponge. If it does not work, lifts out the trip lever’s stainless steel chain. That may also lift up the flapper, and thus the residue water will be drained out through the flapper.
Step-2: Place the Fabuloso bottle
After you have removed all the water from the tank, it is time to use the Fabuloso. Open the bottle of the Fabuloso and pour some amount of liquid into the tank. Adding two to three bottles of cork of Fabuloso liquid into the tank will do the work.
Step-3: Rinse the toilet properly
The next step is to bring a toilet brush and rinse the inner portion of the tank with this. Allow rinsing those portions which got more dust and rots. Rinse the outer portion of the toilet also and carefully clean the internal parts of the tank with proper care. It will help if you focus on the fact that you must also clean the lever and the rods as they contain lots of iron and rots. After rinsing for some minutes, wash the other parts if they gather any roots.
Step-4: Turn on the water supply
After rinsing the inner parts, you must turn on the water supply line and activate the fill valve so that it can quickly fill the tank. When the tank is filled with water, rinse once again with the toilet brush. After a while, press the flush button or handle and drain out all the water. Thus the toilet tank is cleaned with the Fabuloso.
Additional Pro Tips
There is another superb trick that has broken the internet out. Take a drill machine and create a hole in the bottle cap and at the bottom of the cleaner. Place that bottle in one corner of the tank and finally put on the lid onto the toilet. What will happen by doing this? The liquid will come out from the bottle through those small holes and mix with the tank water. After that, when you press the flush button, fresh fragrant water will come from the tank, and that water looks charming. You can use this fantastic tip to add a burst of aroma to your toilet.
Alternatives to Fabuloso in cleaning the toilet water tank
You may find many alternatives to toilet cleaners, but it is not necessarily true that each is not worth cleaning the toilet tank. I will put some of the amazing types of cleaning elements here for your convenience. Let us explore those alternatives,
A mixture of vinegar and baking soda
One of the most eligible substitutes for the Fabuloso is the vinegar and baking soda mixture. It is always a famous substitute for cleaning any clogging in any items like the sink or the basin. Mix half a tablespoon of the baking soda with 2 tablespoons of normal dishwasher detergent and a decent amount of white vinegar. Pour this triangle mixture into the tank and wait for about an hour. After an hour, take a scrubber and rinse the inner portion of the tank. Then fill the tank full of water and initiate a flush. After flushing, you will find a clean and fresh toilet tank. 
The mixture of borax, vinegar, and essential oils
The next alternative is much stronger than the previous one. Here you can use all-purpose borax or sodium tetraborate with a mixture of white vinegar and an essential oil like pine oil. Take 3/4 cup of borax, 1 cup of vinegar, and essential oils to clean the toilet tank. Put this mixture with some warm water to create a stronger cleaning effect. Allow this mixture to remain in the tank for a night. On the next day, flush the toilet and see the result for yourself. You will find a clear and glazy toilet tank.
Disinfectant toilet cleaner
Apart from Fabuloso, tons of other disinfectant toilet sprays are on the market. You can conduct deep research on those disinfectant toilet sprays and buy the most effective one. WD-40 toilet cleaner is one of them. Mostly these disinfectant cleaners do not contain harmful chemicals, so you can use them without any fear. Spray liquid in the inner walls and the basement of the tank and let it be rested for 15 to 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, rinse the inner side with a stringent scrubber. And then flush the toilet. You may get a fresh and perfumed toilet tank. 
Is it safe to apply Fabuloso in the toilet tank?
Look, there is a strong debate on this fact. Some people consider it a tremendous hack that can keep the toilet fresh for a few weeks. Some opined that the water is coming out of the tank to the bowl while flushing looks enticing and charming. But on the other hand, some opined that the chemicals inside the Fabuloso might cause harm and corrosion to several parts like the gasket, fill valve, and rubber flapper. That may cause unwanted leakage through the tank, and the toilet may keep on running. So why take risks? Before applying the Fabuloso for a longer period of time, consider these negative issues that may cause harm to the tank. Now it is truly your choice whether you want to use the Fabuloso in your toilet tank.
Final Thoughts
The Fabuloso is one of the all-rounders and all-purpose toilet cleaners that can also be used in the kitchen and all other chores. Though the trend has been soaring worldwide, it is also unknown whether preserving the Fabuloso in the toilet tank for a long time is wise. If you intend to do that, you must take expert advice. Otherwise, unwanted leakage may be produced in the tank, and the entire toilet may face the consequences.
Hi, this is Robert Crossan, the owner of this website, has 17 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of toilets and plumbing systems. After completing the Level 2 Basic Plumbing course in 2005, I started working in both domestic and commercial buildings as a professional plumber. So I can figure out the core difference between different toilet models and brands. It also helped me monitor their work performance and setbacks.