Also try Krud Kutter (sold at some stores, like Home Depot in paint dept.) It has worked on everything I tried it on. My ex had to move out of his house fast and asked if I could help clean. I'm not kidding, the formed bath/shower insert had 1/2" of caked soap scum and rust stains galore. Sprayed Krud Kutter, let it sit a bit, and all the crud melted away. Was able to take it all off with abrasive sponge.
I also have hard water (we have Culligan's and we still get the rust in the toilet!) and I use The Works and when I notice the orange starting to build up, I use bleach, then flush, then CLR or and of the iron-fighting cleaners that are out there. Whink is a great product btw.
I had to have a plumber plumb in 3 house filters and have Life Source Filter system put on my home. I change all filters every 3 months. Before, I replaced my Hot water Heater and all my toilets. I was out a lot of money but am happy now.
I have really rusty water from a Well, I use the works. empty the water out of the toilet, squirt in The Works almost no scrubbing. Then I use only Mortons Green in the Water Softner. Works great.
I have tried CLR and vinegar and other abrasive cleaners ( even steelwood pads). it keeps coming back. Sherrie, it is city water. I have been in the house for 9 years and this has been happening for a year now.
Just to let you know, Whink won't keep it away permanently. It takes away the stains but I need to use it periodically to maintain. I have also used the works and it does pretty well too. Personally, I think Whink may be a bit stronger. Oh and you're welcome! ;D
You can scrub it with a scotch brite and rubber gloves. Once it is clean, maintain it with clorox bowl cleaner. They make one for rust. it has an orange label. The clorox would help get rid of rust itself, it may take a few times.
Sharon B, I have been using clorox for the bowl as I clean all bathroom fixture with it .But I didn't know there isa clorox for rust. I will look for it.
I have well water and when I miss the salt running out- I get them too. The only thing that works well for me is the Lysol TB cleaner with rust and mineral remover (black and white bottle). I even use it in my tubs and sinks (rinse, rinse, rinse). Yes, they will come back if it keeps getting exposed to water. If the stains are really bad and thick, I drain the water from the bowl and apply and let sit. Brush and flush and repeat. Never takes more than twice even if it is heavy. You may
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want to look into getting a water softener if you want a permanent solution (at least till you run out of salt).
VP J - are you calling it rust because of the color? Iron causes a terrible rust look. I know because I have a well that makes a terrible rust color on anything it touches with the sprinklers.
RustAid will remove all iron with no scrubbing. You will have to drain the water before adding it. Nothing else I ever used worked. I use it on white PVC fencing that gets hit by the sprinklers.
K Mart sells Rust-away , usually in white jug on top shelve of cleaners, pour in bowl and put lid down, ventilate the area, this stuff works but it stinks real bad. Can be used to whiten white, really work.
VP J, it has been awhile since you posted. Has it been solved? If not I will send you recent pictures before/after using rust aid (which has now been renamed GOOF OFF).
Thank you all for your suggestions. After trying them with no results, I used a wire pad and elbow grease and removed it..It is clean as a whisle now and I hope to keep it that way by cleaning with beach each day.
I used Bar Keeper's Friend - in the powder. The first time, I just put some in the toilet water and let soak overnight. In the morning you could already see a difference. I've even taken the water out of the tank and let soak, scrubbed it with a brush and it is all gone. I am very happy now.
I have tried CLR and vinegar and other abrasive cleaners ( even steelwood pads). it keeps coming back. Sherrie, it is city water. I have been in the house for 9 years and this has been happening for a year now.
I will find this Whink and see if it works.
Thanks again all.
I will try the other suggestions.
Thanks for the support.
Thanks
City water doesn't cause me any problem in the house. Hmmmm.
I tried it for two nights with no results. I have ordered Whink off the internet.
I will let you know.