People sometimes claim that salt can “remove” toilet odors.
The reality is more complicated.
Salt itself isn’t a powerful air freshener.
If a bathroom smells bad, the odor may be coming from several different sources.
It could be ordinary bathroom use, residue under the rim, buildup in difficult-to-clean areas, a dirty toilet brush, poor ventilation, or even a plumbing problem.
A small amount of salt isn’t going to solve a sewer-gas issue or a damaged plumbing seal.
However, using salt as part of a broader cleaning routine may help remove some residue that contributes to unpleasant smells.
The important distinction is this:
Salt may contribute to cleaning, but it isn’t an odor diagnosis or a plumbing repair.
Why Do Mineral Deposits Appear in Toilets?
Another reason people experiment with household cleaning methods is mineral buildup.
