tried ajax and baking soda, also tried clorox. ring is brown-rust and feel etched or raised in bowl.
2007-02-10 07:38:39 · 16 answers · asked by rcmoonpie1967 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Unsure how well is chemically treated. =(
thanks for replies--keep em comin!
2007-02-10 07:54:01 · update #1
The inside surface of a toilet bowl is extremely hard, smooth & resistant to most chemicals. Toilets are formed from a ceramic clay similar to wall or floor tile, and are specially glazed to have a glass-like or "vitreous" surface, hence the name "Vitreous" China. Over time, constant exposure to water-borne minerals and chemicals can cause discoloration and staining, even on vitreous china, requiring more-than-superficial cleaning.
Using pumice stone is an accepted way to clean deposits from toilets. It is abrasive enough to do the job, works well when wet and will "usually" not damage the toilet surface as long as it is used wet. However, pumice stone is one of the most abrasive products you can use for cleaning aside from sandpaper.
A very inexpensive product, about $2.00 a bottle is a product called "The Works". You will be amazed at how well this works in removing the calcium deposits from your toilet, rather quickly. My Big Lots store carries it, also to find a store near you that carries the Works Brand, call Consumer Relations department at 1-800-448-5281. See website: http://www.theworkscleans.com/toilet.htm
2007-02-10 08:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by Ally 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Flush your toliet and stuff a towel in bottom so that most of water won't come back in. Then fill half way or so with distilled white vinegar. Let stand for a few minutes. Then take a thing called a pumas stone and scrub , and scrub. IT will work. I had the same problem when I moved into house that had well. Some one told me how to do this and I was amazed it really works. ON bathtub rings too. Try it you will be amazed too.
2007-02-10 08:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be an unconventional bathroom cleaning product, but a can of Coca- Cola will remove stains from inside your toilet bowl. Just pop the top and pour it in. Let it sit for about an hour, giving the acid some time to work and then flush. Here's another unusual bathroom cleaning tip: drop a couple of Alka Seltzer tablets into your toilet. Let these dissolve and go to work and then flush. If you'd rather use a more conventional household item for bathroom cleaning, pour vinegar in the bowl and let it sit overnight.
2007-02-10 07:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by bootie1706 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that at times spraying vineager on the ring after having lowered the water level a bit will help in breaking down the mineral deposits from the well water. You may have to leave it there a few minutes and then, of course, repeat it, perhaps with your weekly cleaning, as the minerals will keep coming in from the well water.
2007-02-10 07:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by laundergirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use those toilet smelly's (Toilet Duck) you hang over the side of the toilet. I had rust at the back of the toilet and since I have one of these it has disappeared, it lasts for about 6 weeks and builds up a film to make it stain repellant.
2007-02-10 14:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by granny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a product called IRON OUT.
you can find it at Lowes, Home Depot or Menards.
the stuff works great. it got all the stains out of my 80 year old toilet.
you can also put it into the tank to clean it. my tank was black. it is now brand new looking.
put it in right before you go to bed. flush it down in the morning.
you will be amazed!
BTW, bleach is not going to remove the rust caused by the well water.
2007-02-10 09:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by deco 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a product called "C.L.R" Stands for : Calcium, Lime, Rust. This can be purchased anywhere (walmart, hardware store...) Put that in the toilet bowl, let stand for a bit and then swish. This should do it! You could have rust in your water lines. Should check that out!
2007-02-10 08:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by tnelfrank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Just have to rub away the ring. Works every time and it does not scratch the bowl
2007-02-10 14:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by Gary S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Install a water filter
Replace the toilet
2007-02-10 07:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
put bleac in the whole bottle and leave overnight leave your bath window open over night partially and dooor closed shut the water supply to toilet off thenflush so there will just be the bleach in there
thats key
2007-02-10 12:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋