How to Clean that Stubborn Toilet Bowl Ring for .25 cents

Chemical free trick to clean that nasty toilet bowl ring.. http://anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com/2012/0...

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After attempting to clean with Comet and Liquid toilet bowl cleaner I still had this nasty hard water build up scuzzy ring.
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This is the AFTER picture :)
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The lemon Koolaid works in the dishwasher too for removing the soap scum build up from the insides. Just put in in place of the soap and run an empty wash...
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I know this looks nasty, but remember it's just Koolaid :)

To see more: http://anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com/2012/08/hot-tip-25-cents-to-clean-stubborn.html

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Terri J York, PA

Thank you Marg, Marlene and Therese for answers and more treatment options. I do have city water and porcelain toilet and tubs. One more thing to keep a better watch on, as I don't always use the upstairs of my house every week.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 0
Therese C Greenfield, IA

I raised my 4 children in a 16 room house with 2 full bathrooms. Believe me when I say I learned very early on how to clean different surfaces the right way! I can't stand an unkempt home (that's part of my OCD ), and raising them alone was a challenge I enjoyed. My mother taught me so many neat tricks for cleaning that I really should share some on here..what do you think?

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 7
Leida R Tampa, FL

Therese C, yes. By all means, please do share those neat tricks for cleaning as they always, always will come in handy. That would be GREAT!!!

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 4
Marg C Middletown, NY

yes, I would love to hear some of them.
Also Comet in the toilet bowl has never scratched the surface for me because there is so much water and not much scrubbing needed after letting the vinegar sit for a while.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 1
Leida R Tampa, FL

Marg C, did u ever pick up the Works???

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

No Leida, I didn't see it yesterday when I was in Walmart. I'll look again though. I'm anxious to see how well it cleans =) I was pretty focused on other things and didn't see it and couldn't spend alot of time in the store. I had to run to my DIL's to drop off a bracelet I made for her.

on Sep 21, 2012 · Like 1
Linda Makowski Hemet, CA

We have horrible water here in southern CA....I'm in Hemet and always have these rings!!!

on Dec 02, 2012 · Like 2
Terri J York, PA

I ended up using a little vinegar and letting it sit for a while. Quick scrub, flush and no more ring!!! Thank you for the tip Marg C - you were right - effortless scrub!!!

on Dec 03, 2012 · Like 2
Lin Lucas Manteca, CA

you can also use superfine sandscreen from the hardware store. In most cases it does not scratch in the toilet bowl.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 2
Dona Wragge Slate Hill, NY

I've used the cleaner CRL to clean my toilet, sinks and tub. Just let it set for a few mins, scrub with brush or scrungi pad then rinse.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 1
Xhe Xhe Riverside, CA

if u have a toilet ring that sits there a while and none of the chemicals can help u. My mother gave me this tip, buy the thinnest sandpaper( I used the dry wall sanding screens on mine coz of I have an old house) that u can find and a pair of gloves and work on as how clean u want your toilet bowl. when you are satisfied then put a tablet of Clorox drop it in the water tank:and viola!!! brightest than bright toilet bowl and more benefits u just need to brush it once in a while :)..hope u like it!!!

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 2
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Lin Lucas I would strongly advise to NOT use any type of abrasive ..once the clear smooth protective coating of the bowl is compromised it will never be the same and lead to much quicker soiling due to the "rough" surface.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 2
Naturally Clean Tacoma, WA

Pumice sticks are available at any janitorial supply company or online for less than $5. They last for a very long time and quickly remove built up calcium deposits on porcelain and it does not scratch the finish.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 3
Christal Serif Canada

well i will never drink that again uggg

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 4
Cathy Colorado

I know right? So what does koolaid to you!?? Marg, if you're in the South, you can get "The Works" at Big Lots, Dollar Tree and I think Dollar General and Fred's.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 1
Barbara Canada

vinegar and baking soda is the best cleaner. Cup of vinegar half cup baking soda. Put baking soda in the toilet, add the vinegar and leave a few hours or overnight.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 3
Martha R

The works will eventually ruin your commode. It finally did mine in. It must have acid in it.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 1
Suzanne Donzero Saint Petersburg, FL

The trick is to prevent the ring after you have removd it with The Works! Just a swipe with only the toilet bursh (no cleaning solution) every few days does WONDERS. Abrasive cleansers scratch the porcelan finish; the scratches provide a broken surface so crap (excuse the pun) can adhere as a ring and grow more crap!

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 2
Susan K Toledo, OH

Use Sno-bowl, It gets rid of rings, rusty water stains (hard water) is wonderful.

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 2
Fran Metzger Urbina

I bought a pumice stick for $2.00 at Meijer. Worked fantastic to get the "rust stains" at bottom of toilet. I had tried just about everything else! It sounds like it would damage to bowl but it doesn't....

on Dec 29, 2012 · Like 5
Diana Dray Harrod, OH

When cleaning the toilet in general, pour a bucket of water in it first so there is no water in the toilet. That first step is sometimes more helpful in getting the stains out. I use the works toilet bowl cleaner.

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

You can also just close the supply valve then flush to empty it as well...then you do not need to pull out and fill the bucket.

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 1
Cathy W Portland, OR

Comet and bowl brush.... leave overnight. Voila! no more ring. This should be done weekly or as necessary. For upkeep after removing the stains, (read above)!

on May 11, 2013 · Like 0
Rozanne M Peoria, AZ

The water here is Arizona is awful even with a softener. I purchased a pumice stick from HomeDepot and use it once a month and no longer have that problem. You must use it wet so it does not scratch the bowl. I also use it in the sink around the drain where water sits and leaves a mark. It is inexpensive and takes but a few minutes.

on Jun 03, 2013 · Like 1
Marji Nampa, ID

My friend lives in an area where the Water has Lots of Iron or sulfur, because it really brown stains and even when they run the washer. Lime away hasn't been working. I will tell her about the Kool Aid and vinegar and baking soda cleaner

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