i have tried bleach & other products, but nothing works
2006-12-27 06:46:18 · 31 answers · asked by jenpetten 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Pull the dang thing up, and throw it out, better yet donate it to goodwill or some place like that( they'll put a high price tag on it) and get a new one.
2006-12-28 15:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try something called scrubbing?
The toilet in our home was so dirty too when we moved here it was what you called "grey marks" in the bottom of the toilet bowl it was disgusting! The first and second day I tried scrubbing with all kinds of different stuff but I didn't work (that much). But I never stopped scrubbing the toilet bowl everyday, eventually day by day the grey stuff went away by it's self but let me tell you what I did every day before I scrubbed the toilet, I used regular toilet bowl cleaner one day then I used bleach the next and I made sure the I gave the toilet a good 2 hour soak first sometimes even over night.
2006-12-27 15:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Peace 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's why you have stains. You should never, never use bleach on any ceramic surface. the bleach is so strong it destroys the enamel of the basin, toilet bowl, sink etc. allowing the stains to seep in and once they are in no amount of cleaning will get them off. If they do it will only be temporary. You start using bleach to clean your ceramic surfaces, you will have to use it for the life of the bowl which will be greatly shortened.
2006-12-28 08:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by pampurredpuss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Clive. What you have is limescale. What you want is Harpic Limescale, or Limelite or any of those products specifically designed for limescale. You may need to apply a couple of times, and to scrub a bit. I never chuck old toothbrushes away, they are brilliant for jobs like this. Should make your wc pan sparkle like a new set of dentures :)
2006-12-31 00:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harpic 100% limescale remover. Pour it down and around and leave initially for about 3 hours.Do it every time any one uses the toilet, you will see a massive difference.I speak from experience.And it smells lovely too.
2006-12-27 15:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Onyimeme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harpic limescale remover - excellent stuff.
Stay away from caustic soda, splashes can eat through the skin causing long term problems. Acid is required for the removal of limescale. Caustic soda is an alkali.
2006-12-27 14:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by Clive 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to a janitorial supply store and purchase a toilet stone then just rub lightly so not to scratch toilet but to remove stain
2006-12-27 15:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by suzi m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% limescale remover the toilet one by harpic put all around the rim over night do this a few times it works you can try tescos or waitrose or sainsbury or asda as long as it says 100% stick at it and dont give up
2006-12-30 19:45:25 · answer #8 · answered by bazbog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the bathroom section of most stores you can find a pumice stone. scrub the toilet with that, make sure to keep the stone wet and the surface you are scrubbing wet or it WILL scratch the porcelain. It will work great :)
2006-12-27 23:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrochloric Acid
2006-12-27 14:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by Medic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋