Toilet cleaning on a regular basis is key to preventing those pesky, stubborn stains. But if you’ve been putting off this particular task, you might be in need of some expert cleaning tips.

Following Mrs Hinch’s toilet seat cleaning tips and tricks, Drench’s bathroom and cleaning specialist Nancy Emery has come forward with advice on how to tackle both the removal of toilet seats and the unsightly marks they harbour.

Nancy explained: “Most modern toilets will have a button at the centre of the toilet seat when you lift the lid and seat. These are called quick-release hinges and pushing the button will allow you to lift the toilet seat off easily.”

She continued: “You can then give the seat a deep clean and have access to areas on the bowl you can’t reach with the seat still attached - ultimately giving you a much more hygienic and efficient clean.”

For those dealing with older or more traditional loo seats without the handy button, Nancy advised: “However, if you have older or more traditional toilet seat hinges, you won’t have this button function and it will be more difficult to remove the seat.

“You’ll have to use a screwdriver to remove the screws and lift the seat away from the bowl entirely, but it's still worth doing to get the access needed for a really deep clean."

Nancy added a word of caution to cleaning enthusiasts: “But you should only do this if you are comfortable returning the seat and screwing the bolts back tight.”

How to remove a traditional toilet seat

Take a peek under your loo to spot the nut. Usually, it’s a hand-friendly wing nut, but occasionally you’ll need a wrench or pliers for a stubborn regular one. Whip off that nut, and hey presto, the seat’s free.

How to remove toilet seat stains

When it comes to tackling those unsightly yellow stains on loo seats, things can feel downright grim. A medley of culprits, from limescale and bodily fluids to makeup and certain cleaners, all contribute to this grim epidemic.

Nancy’s got the perfect “natural solution” to banish those pesky yellow marks and it only costs 94p. She advises: “I recommend mixing up a solution of baking soda and white vinegar and applying the paste directly onto the troublesome stains.

“If you leave it working for five minutes, then wipe clean with a microfibre cloth, the stains should lift. For deeper, older stains you may need to repeat the process.”

But hang on, wood toilet seat owners would do well to steer clear of vinegar it's a no-go due to its acidic bite which could ruin the seat's finish.

In such cases, households should opt for good old soapy water and a gentle cloth to keep it tip-top.

Vinegar is remarkably acidic, and what that means for your toilet is that it’s primed to tackle all sorts of nuisances, from grim limescale to pesky soap scum.

Baking powder’s a bit of a marvel too - it’s a dab hand at breaking down grime as well as sorting out any smells.

Combine these two together and you've got a concoction that “works wonders on tough stains”, the kind that clings to your toilet seat, according to Nancy.