No More Scrubbing! DIY Pen-Cap Hack Lets Your Toilet Clean Itself Automatically

Cleaning the toilet is a chore nobody enjoys. But what if your toilet could clean itself automatically, without you touching a brush even once? A creative home hack shared on the YouTube channel ‘Vardan Pakwan’ shows how a simple pen cap, combined with household cleaning ingredients, can make this possible. Once prepared, the solution works with every flush, keeping your toilet fresh and hygienic.

Materials Needed

• A used pen cap
• Baking soda
• Detergent powder
• Toilet cleaner
• Old bowl and wooden spoon

How to Prepare the Cleaning Paste

1. Take an old, unused bowl.
2. Add one tablespoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of detergent powder.
3. Mix in a small amount of toilet cleaner to form a thick paste.
4. Use a wooden spoon to combine everything, avoiding direct contact with your hands.

Using the Pen Cap as a Slow-Release Dispenser

• Fill the thick paste into a pen cap. It will act as a slow-release dispenser, gradually releasing the cleaning solution into the flush water.
• Cover the open end with a small piece of polythene, securing it tightly with a thread. Trim any excess plastic to prevent it from interfering with the flush mechanism.
• Make 4–5 tiny holes in the polythene using a needle or pin. These allow water to flow in and dissolve the paste slowly.

Installing in the Flush Tank

• Tie a long thread to the back of the pen cap.
• Submerge the cap inside the flush tank, letting the thread hang outside for easy removal.
• Close the tank lid carefully, ensuring the thread is secured along the edge.

Automatic Cleaning with Every Flush
Once installed, every flush releases a mixture of baking soda, detergent, and toilet cleaner into the bowl. This effectively removes yellow stains, dirt, and odor, keeping the toilet clean without repeated scrubbing. This low-cost, low-effort hack ensures your bathroom remains fresh and hygienic at all times.