This topic is all about finding effective ways to clean up after emptying an ileostomy pouch, especially when dealing with spills on toilet bowls, floors, and carpets. Here are some practical tips and advice to help manage these situations:

1. For cleaning the toilet bowl:
- Use Lysol Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner to tackle the yellow tint left behind. If there's still some residue, household bleach can be a good backup.

2. To prevent splashes when emptying the pouch:
- Line the inside of the toilet bowl with toilet paper before emptying. This helps cushion the flow, reducing splatter and minimizing stains.

3. For cleaning hard floors:
- Standard multi-surface floor cleaners usually do the trick. For tougher spots, you can use diluted bleach, but only if the surface or grout can handle it.

4. For carpets and upholstered furniture:
- Consider using a portable spot carpet cleaner like those from Hoover or Bissell. These machines are great for lifting biological stains and are available at places like Amazon, Costco, and Walmart, typically costing between $109 and $150.
- For the best results on ileostomy output, use the manufacturer’s pet-stain or enzyme-based cleaning solution.
- Shout stain remover spray, which is marketed for fabrics, can also be applied to carpets or clothing before using a machine or cleaning manually.

5. For all-purpose disinfecting:
- Liquid Lysol Concentrate, when diluted according to the label and used in a spray bottle, can disinfect and deodorize both hard surfaces and carpets. Just make sure to choose a formula that's safe for the surface you're cleaning, rather than one meant only for toilet bowls.