I have a ring of a lime stain (I'm guessing its lime) around my toliet bowl. I've tried numerous commerical products, but to no avail. Does anyone have a sure-fire way to remove these stains? I've even soaked it overnight in staright bleach, but it's still there! Short of buying a new toliet bowl I need HELP!!
2006-10-17 03:41:37 · 11 answers · asked by debbiedooo36 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
CLR works wonders.
2006-10-17 03:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a rust stain then CLR would be a good choice for removal - just follow directions. If it is from some other compound in your water supply then try white vinegar. Pour into area where water sits and leave for a while - wash off with warm water. You may have to do a couple of times. DO NOT use any abrasive pad or cleaner as this will scratch the suface and just give a deeper area for stains to collect in the future.
2016-05-22 08:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our water used to be so bad that in a week our tub and toilet was bright orange. I used Bar Keeper's Friend, the liquid not the scouring powder. I would mix it half strength with water in a spray bottle and just saturate the stain. Let in sit and then wipe, sometimes a scrubber sponge was needed. just make sure to open the windows and run a fan, the fumes are strong.
2006-10-17 03:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon-salt in boiling water works for me, but if it's a ring in your toilet bowl, I would let the lemon-salt sit for a bit on it (at least a half an hour), before pouring the boiling water over it. It may need to be repeated a few times.
2006-10-17 03:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by revahdiva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was also going to suggest The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner. I was so surprised at how well it worked and it costs a dollar or less around here. We have very hard water and it works wonders for me.
2006-10-17 06:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by Adina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pumice stone. They make them especially for cleaning. I had hard water deposits on my toliet bowl and it took them right off. Here is a link:
http://www.parish-supply.com/pumie.htm
You can get them about anywhere but the link above will show you a picture of what to look for.
2006-10-17 04:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by missy23397 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small paring knife, the cheap kind sold in grocery stores, blade is about 3" long. Gently scrape the scale off. Worked for me, darned circle was making me crazy, sane now it's gone.
2006-10-17 03:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pure and simple white vinegar
soak this in a length of cotton wool and try to keep it in place (somehow) - this is very good on limescaled taps, but then again, you can attach easy with elastic band
good luck
2006-10-17 03:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by sharon f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tryed the works or clr or srubing it will a s.o.s pad
2006-10-17 04:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by rocxey_24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hydrochloric or muratic acid will dissolve it.
2006-10-17 04:08:49 · answer #10 · answered by c.a.d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋