Sounds gross, I know. I looked inside my toilet tank and the inside walls are 100% coated with a black slimy film. I took a piece of paper towl and smeared some of it, and it looks like mold or mildew. Its soft, and can be dislodged. So I took a toilet brush and scrubbed the sides and bottom of the tank and flushed it several times to flush it out. But, it looks like the mold is really set into the pourous surface of the porcelain. I know a wet dark spot is a perfect breading ground for mold and mildew. But can something kill it? How about pouring bleach directly into the tank? Is it a normal thing to have, especially with an old toilet?
2007-12-23 14:36:31 · 1 answers · asked by hegottahaveit 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Bleach is the simplest and least expensive solution to your problem. Pour a cup or two in, scrub the entire tank, and flush. Do not leave the bleach sitting inside the tank for too long as it will dry up any rubber seals.
2007-12-23 14:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by canuck1950 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Sounds gross, I know. I looked inside my toilet tank and the inside walls are 100% coated with a black slimy film. I took a piece of paper towl and smeared some of it, and it looks like mold or mildew. Its soft, and can be dislodged. So I took a toilet brush and scrubbed the sides and bottom of...
2015-08-19 10:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by Enoch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach will kill the mold directly in the tank. Since its an old toilet it might be worth while in investing in a new water saving one.
2007-12-23 14:54:56 · answer #4 · answered by T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bleach or toilet bowl cleaner...BUT NOT BOTH. use one or the other. Mixing them will make a poisonous gas and kill you.
2007-12-24 03:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Bobo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clorox....best thing to use... your toilet tank will sparkle after you use it...
2007-12-23 14:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by ~~~Buffy~~~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋