How do I remove stubborn toilet bowl rings?
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Therese C on Aug 12, 2013We also have very hard water here as well. The best thing I have used is comet and a toothbrush. I sprinkle the comet on quite liberally and let it set for about 10 minutes, then scrub it off with a toothbrush.Helpful Reply
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S137 on Aug 13, 2013Try putting some borax--stores sell in in the laundry detergent area--in the bowl and letting it sit overnight. If that doesn't work, try this as a next step: http://plumbing.about.com/od/toilets/ss/Hard-Water-Stains-In-The-Toilet_3.htmHelpful Reply
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Celeste S on Aug 13, 2013Being in the house cleaning business for 25 years I have found a pumice stone works great. Just make sure the stone is wet.Helpful Reply
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Therese Ryan-Haas on Aug 13, 2013I have used the pumice stone. "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner helps to.Helpful Reply
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Kristen on Aug 13, 2013Thank you!Helpful Reply
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Antoinette Garton on Aug 13, 2013this one is a little dangerous, but it will make the toilet look brand new. Pour about 2 cups of muriatic acid into the toilet bowl, place a newspaper underneath the seat, close, leave for about 30 minutes. DONE and won't have to be done again for quite a while, can also use in the tub.Helpful Reply
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Adrienne Sajecki on Aug 13, 2013drop half of a Mr. Clean sponge in the bowl and let is sit overnight. it will be all clean in the morning!Helpful Reply
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Pat Nolan on Mar 11, 2015Antoinette mentioned muriatic acid. Actually, any acid will work to some degree. My first attempt would be using Coke or any cheap carbonated beverage. I've used pumice too and it works, but you can damage the porcelain surface if you scrub too hard.Helpful Reply
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Lagree Wyndham on Mar 11, 2015I have very hard water, I have been using a pumice stone for last 12 years so far no problems.Helpful Reply
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Patti Nicholas on Mar 11, 2015I also own a housekeeping company and for the weekly clean we use Borax as directed on the box, the longer it sits the better it works. For the tough hardwater ring and stains where the water runs down use the wet pumice stone. No harsh chemicals and all environmentally friendly. NOTE do keep the Borax away from pets and children.Helpful Reply
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Philippa Pedder on Mar 21, 2015The pumice stone and borax as well as coke all work. Another option is to empty bowl of as much water a possible then saturate paper towel or cotton with white vinegar and place on the ring. Leave overnight or at least two hrs if on a schedule. Vinegar should soften lime scale enough to make it easily scrubbed away. If leaving in toilet overnight rewet before going to bed to keep action going.Helpful Reply
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Sandra on Dec 18, 2015I just tried soaking a cotton ball in hydrogen peroxide and gently rubbing with that. Presto! Worked great! I not only have hard water stains, but also a blue ring that was left from using one of the popular tank tablets.Helpful Reply
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