How do I get rust stains off my ceramic sink and toilet?

Answer 1

I found a website that is totally dedicated to rust and corrosion and they even have a home section (www.corrosionconnection.com) Here is what I found on the website
To remove rust around the house first look at the surface the rust is on and then determine what you can use on that surface. Can you use steel wool? Heavy duty abrasive cleaning products? Or something less abrasive such as WD-40 or vinegar?

Some common ways to remove rust are to first remove as much as possible with steel wool if that area allows it, and then use either a commercial rust product, or a home-made alternative such as vinegar, vegetable oil, lemon juice or rubbing alcohol. Try to start with the least strong product and move to the harshest commercial product to minimize damage to the area with rust.

I hope this helps

Answer 2

There are lots of products that do this but they all work best when allowed to sit in place for a while.

In the toilet use a product call "the works" -do not get it on your skin and be careful about putting any bleach products into the toilet until you've rinsed it thoroughly. For the sink ... good old Comet cleanser with a little water usually works well but he CLR works best .... also needs to sit a while then scrub ...

try a water filter or softener to keep the heavy minerals out of your water - it's not good to drink that stuff either - bad for the kidneys

Answer 3

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Answer 4

clr and oxiclean
this should remove them
or better yet i use a paste of clorox and a bit of baking soda mixture and let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing

Answer 5

Try the "works" from Wal-Mart or comet cleanser.

Answer 6

Comet cleaner.