Will using Coca Cola to clean the toilet harm the septic system?

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There was a video explaining how to use coke in your toilet to get rid of stains and plaque buildup at(https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/clean-your-toilet-with-coke-43404390?se=fol_new_t-20190814-main_version&utm_medium=fol_new_t&utm_source=email&date=20190814&tk=qrj3gx&slg=556ebea44b6f75d21dcfb45b8223aba2-c71b36b9bb4673ed5884ca0909632511ca6cd80cd851d1dff826566512752791-14270245&post_position=3).My question is will using coke in your toilet harm a septic system?Thank youPat

Homeroad · Answer

Here is a blog post on that https://www.pinterest.com/pin/68750331798263624/

Mogie · Answer

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/clean-your-toilet-with-coke-43404390

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello-I personally have found the both diy Coke or Kool-Aid suggestions to be ineffective in my situation with very hard water. If the solution also fails for you and consider trying a scouring stick.

My solution was the pumice stick. This is excellent way to remove stains and rings in the toilet. When commercial toilet cleaners and diy treatments fail -this is my go to. Great for thick crusted calcium mineral build up that the toilet waterbowl collcts.

They are found at my local Walmart for less than two dollars -good for multiple uses. Be sure to follow the use instructions, soaking the pumice stone in water for a few minutes. While the stone is soaking, grab your toilet brush and splash water up around the ring. Note: It’s very important to keep both the stone and the surface wet while cleaning to avoid scratching your porcelain.

The Inspired Workshop · Answer

I agree with Vimarhonor, I have super hard water and the coca-cola trick didn't do much for my toilets! The scouring stick worked perfect though! We moved into a home that had been vacant for over a year with water standing in the toilets...talk about a nightmare! Lol! But the scouring sticks made them look brand new! I still use them occasionally to remove the ring! Hope that helps!