Step 2 · Empty the Toilet Bowl

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

To allow cleaners to work directly on the stains, you must remove the water from the bowl. First, locate the toilet's water shutoff valve on the wall behind the toilet and turn it clockwise until it stops. Flush the toilet once to drain the water from the tank and lower the level in the bowl. Force the remaining standing water out of the bowl by making several vigorous thrusts with a plunger. Alternatively, you can use a large sponge and a bucket to soak up and remove the last bit of water.