How can I get rid of the ring in the toilet bowl?

Question

I know I should have been clearning it often so the stain would not have bulit up to a degree that no matter what cleaner I used it just would not work. I have used most of the cleaners in the stores. I even used SOS to scrub it but no use. Help is needed. I am getting to be ashame of myself when guests have to use the bathrooms.

Answer 1

I have great luck with THE WORKS. You can find it in WalMart.

Answer 2

What color is the stain, is it from normal body functions or from hard water? I will assume since you have tried store cleaners that is is probably a brown rust stain. If so the easiest way is a something designed for that such as Iron Out, CLR, or Lime Away. Follow the directions on the containers and please wear gloves and have good ventilation. Safer but equally effective plain white vinegar, it needs to soak on the stains so get the water below the stains then lay some toilet paper on the stains and soak it with vinegar, give it a few hours. Or if you are just doing a water line you can easily use a pumice (usually found in the foot care dept. for sanding a callous.) This will work on the stain without damaging the toilet. Baking soda will usually work, sprinkle it on the stains, let sit and rinse off, if that didn't work sprinkle again and scrub with a cloth or sponge. And of course any regular chlorine bleach will usually work. But again be careful espiecelly if you are trying one thing after another, it can be dangerous. For instance if you try vinegar then follow with bleach it can cause a caustic gas that can (and probably will) kill you, so don't play around. One other idea make a medium paste with cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide scrub the stain with a cloth or old toothbrush, if it remains let the paste set for an hour then scrub off. Again whatever you use be careful and start cleanning once a week so it doesn't get this bad again.

Answer 3

I did house cleaning for a living and we live where the water is real hard and there is alot calcium build-up. I used The Works but they changed the formula. Now I use Lysol thiick for toilets. Leave it in the toilet over night or when you are away. It may take doing it twice. But it really works and it is a new product. Another thing you can use is drywall netting. They used to sell a product called Circle Out. It is the same stuff. It is found in hardware stores. It is a mesh like stuff that you can cut into squares for easier use. It has an emory like surface. It might even be called emory cloth but I forgot what it is called for sure. You have to use your hands and scrub with it but it really takes the line off. But the Lysol stuff gets into places you can't get your hand into. Make sure the toilet is flushed clean before applying the chemical.

Answer 4

I know what you mean.. There are two solutions:

a) open the lid(of the toilet BOWL) ane pour in a couple/three cups of clorox and let it sit for a few hours... If that will not take it off(that is, if the rings still persist), then;
b) buy a pumice stone at Walmart's(or at any swimming pool place) and use that to rub off the rings.. I hope you know what a pumice stone is... It sounds(from the name) rough and should NOT be used on ceramics, etc but on the contrary, it is good for ceramic items

Answer 5

I Would Try Bleach Cleaner.Then Put A Cleaner Thing In There.

Answer 6

Look up your nearest janitorial store in the phone book. Call and ask if they have any bowl cleaner with 23% HCl (hydrochloric acid). The stuff is great! I used it at my restaurant daily because of hard water and people stuff. It is very strong, so don't breath it. Good luck finding it, you'll be hooked on it.

Answer 7

Any immoniac based cleaner should do the trcik BUT you will hqave to scrub. A more dangerous but effective solution might be to soak it with some pool acid, or chlorine. Do not put your hand in toilet if you have chlorine or acid there, flush all away first.

BE VERY CAREFULL WITH CHLORINE or ACID FUMES.

Answer 8

I would try vinegar it can be helpful and economical in many ways Good Luck !

Top Ten Uses for Vinegar


1. Cleaning drains Pour 1/2 cup baking soda in the drain, followed by 1/2 cup vinegar; the mixture will foam as it cleans and deodorizes. Use every few weeks to keep drains clean.
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3. Soap scum on shower Spray on vinegar, scrub and rinse.
4. Toilet hard-water rings Shut off water at the tank and flush to remove as much water as possible. Spray vinegar on the ring, sprinkle in borax and scrub with drywall sandpaper.
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8. Cleaning windows Mix 50 percent white vinegar with 50 percent water in a spray bottle. Spray glass surfaces and wipe dry.
9. Neutralize pet odors Mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. Pour on stained areas and blot; never rub to remove stains and odors.
10. Greasy dishes Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar to liquid dish soap to boost its cleaning power.

Answer 9

Give Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Duo a try! You simply can't get away with scrubbing. But with blue absorbent layer and white eraser, hopefully it makes cleaning a bit user for you. For more product tips and details, you may also browse this site http://www.upkb.com/mrclean.php

Answer 10

Bam (The Bee's Knees) has a new no touch cleaner. Try that one.
If you absolutely can not get rid of it, it might be more prudent ot buy another toilet. (the lower prices are not all that expensive, and they are not hard to replace)

Answer 11

This may sound crazy but it really works. I used it on mine. A red brick. Just rub it on the stain and it will go away. And it wont scratch the toilet because a red brick is softer than porcelain.