Does anyone know how to get rust stains out of a toilet?
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Susan Urmey
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Bleach does not work.
39 answers
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If it is the 'build up' or ring - I put toilet paper on the ring and soak with vinegar for a while then scrub with a very inexpensive nail file (emory board). I cut the board into several pieces so I can use the strength of my finger on it to scrub at the stain/build up. Then toss the file. Very fine sand paper will work too but the rigid bit of emory board works great. Good luck!
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L W F
on Dec 11, 2015
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Remove water from bowl as much as possible. Take a lemon. Cut in half. Sprinkle liberally with salt. Scrub. Repeat as needed.
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Annadele
on Dec 11, 2015
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CLR is really good for rust stains. Pour it in swish it around and let it sit for as long as you can. Scrub well and it should take away the rust.
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Heidi Smith
on Dec 11, 2015
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You can try Zud or bar keepers friend.
![Janet Pizaro]()
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 11, 2015
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can of coke will amaze you!!! Drop three polident tablets and let soak
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Janice myers
on Dec 11, 2015
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Iron Out
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Kathy Schultz Costerisan
on Dec 11, 2015
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all the suggestions given are great because I have tried all. I also would try removing as much water as possible, pour in a kettle of boiling hot water, add 1 cup baking soda and 1 cup white vinegar and let it sit at least 1 hour. Scrub well with toilet brush and it should be gone. Also, someone told me Polident denture tablets work but I have never tried it. good luck!
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Kelly Anderson
on Dec 11, 2015
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I have had this problem for years and have used everything under the sun. Our water is hard and rich with iron. What I love for easiest and what works is LYSOL BLACK LABEL toilet bowl cleaner. I squirt it on before bed and flush in the morning. Like magic all stains are gone. Really it is the best out there as far as I have found.
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MaryJane
on Dec 11, 2015
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Go to your local dollar store and get an item called scouring stick ans a pair of thick rubber gloves. . Use the stick like an eraser
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Darla Brown
on Dec 11, 2015
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I sold cleaning products for a manufacturer for 14 years. We have very hard water in our area, lots of lime and rust. The fastest easiest product to use is an acid. Locally for you , that would mean a product called WORKS at your local dollar store, it is the one in the white and blue bottle with curved top { to get under your rim} and a squeeze type lid. The one in the green bottle is milder acid and made for showers and sinks. It is an acid , so take care not to spill it on anything like floors or counter tops, and if it gets on your hands rinse with lots of water immediately.
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Nell Morris
on Dec 11, 2015
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I had the same problem and solved it by putting a gallon of white vinegar in the bowl before I went to work, and when I got home I just brushed the rust stains away. It was amazing. I did the same thing with the rust stains in the bath tub. I used two gallons o white vinegar and filled the tub with cold water and let it sit. We have really hard water and line and rust in this area too.
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Annette_noble
on Dec 11, 2015
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I agree with Nell, "The Works" works really well and its cheap!
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Diane
on Dec 11, 2015
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I'm not sure if this will work for you but I use a pumice stone..use it to rub off whatever you don't want. Works great. I'm going to give "The Works" a try too!
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Angela
on Dec 12, 2015
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My Son-in-LAW uses Oven Cleaner! It worked!
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Jud1016678
on Dec 12, 2015
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I used The Works from Family Dollar, got as much water out as I could and poured the works and let set overnight, worked great!
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Ruth Scarbrough
on Dec 12, 2015
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a couple of steredent tablets over night works well
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Jane Nelson
on Dec 12, 2015
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I tried everything on my toilet but the thing I found the best was the pumice stone. It did wonders & it only took seconds. Easy............
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Ruth Rowe
on Dec 12, 2015
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Pumice stone was the only thing that worked for me!
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Carol
on Dec 12, 2015
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I used Listerine. Just a cup straight into the bowl. I swooshed it around and then let is sit for a hour, swooshed again and the rush was all gone! I did the same for the sink that had major rust stains as we inherited a home that is 60 yrs old with and original bathroom. All shiny and bright now.
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Trac
on Dec 12, 2015
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There is a product called Whink (in a brown bottle). Be very careful with it, it will take color out of things you think are permanently colored and it is really rough on skin. You will probably need to get all the water out of the way first and try a small spot to see if you like the results before doing the whole thing. Please be very careful with this product, but it does work. Barkeepers Friend is more user friendly and takes rust stains out of my kitchen sink. It comes in liquid or powder and is readily available.
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Patti
on Dec 12, 2015
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I have always poured a can of regular Coca Cola in. Works wonders!
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Elizabeth Dion
on Dec 12, 2015
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I have used baking soda and vinegar and a Magic Eraser. Flush your toilet and then scoop out enough water do the level is below the rust line. Make a thick paste of baking soda and lay it on the rust stain. Scrub with the Magic Eraser and then dump in two or three cups of white vinegar. Let it foam and then flush.
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MN Mom
on Dec 12, 2015
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I have well water so I get those orange rust stains. For roughly $10.00 there is a product called Iron Out. It's made specifically for rust. They sell it at Home Depot and I think Walmart. It works excellent. Just sprinkle a little in the toilet and let it sit there for as long as you can, then use your toilet brush. Easy, done.
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Kathleen C
on Dec 12, 2015
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Pumie! Works great and it's available via Amazon, Lowe's, etc... http://www.amazon.com/Pumie-Toilet-Bowl-Remover-TBR-6/dp/B000BPRDCW
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Lori Johansen
on Dec 12, 2015
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For about $0.50, you can simply use half a lemon and salt.
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Lori Johansen
on Dec 12, 2015
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Try epsom salt and vinegar.
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Connie
on Dec 12, 2015
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I have used Iron out as well. works great
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Diane Edwards
on Dec 12, 2015
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empty water out and soak with coke-cola overnight
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Ginger the farm gal
on Dec 12, 2015
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Empty water and scrub with comet cleanser
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Jack
on Dec 12, 2015
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empty as much water out by muratic acid paint dept wear rubber gloves mask pour around let sit scrub takes off the shale and any stains looks like new
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Cheryl Smith
on Dec 12, 2015
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Whisk brand Rust Stain Remover in brown bottle sold at Walmart (somewhere in cleaning supplies)
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Pdq1224294
on Dec 12, 2015
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CLR let it soak overnite.
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Sandy
on Dec 12, 2015
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I've been a housekeeper for 18 years. I use bar keepers friend and if it still isn't removed, use a pumice toilet cleaning stone.
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Lanita Kay Geraci
on Dec 13, 2015
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Always had great luck with Zud, now having trouble finding it in the store - prefer the powder version.
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Syb
on Dec 13, 2015
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Pumice toilet cleaning stone - works like a charm!
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Nanette
on Dec 14, 2015
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have you tried any of these ideas and has anything work???? let s know
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Janice myers
on Dec 15, 2015
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coke, they say takes away rust never tried it though
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Marylou Murdock
on Dec 15, 2015
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cokeacola will do it and inside is not really rust..........out side by screws might be and it works there also
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Marylou Smith Yost
on Dec 19, 2015
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The pumous purchased at HomeDepot did the job---thanks!!!!
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Susan Urmey
on Dec 23, 2015
L W F
on Dec 11, 2015
Annadele
on Dec 11, 2015
Heidi Smith
on Dec 11, 2015
Janice myers
on Dec 11, 2015
Kathy Schultz Costerisan
on Dec 11, 2015
Kelly Anderson
on Dec 11, 2015
MaryJane
on Dec 11, 2015
Darla Brown
on Dec 11, 2015
Nell Morris
on Dec 11, 2015
Annette_noble
on Dec 11, 2015
Diane
on Dec 11, 2015
Angela
on Dec 12, 2015
Jud1016678
on Dec 12, 2015
Ruth Scarbrough
on Dec 12, 2015
Jane Nelson
on Dec 12, 2015
Ruth Rowe
on Dec 12, 2015
Carol
on Dec 12, 2015
Trac
on Dec 12, 2015
Patti
on Dec 12, 2015
Elizabeth Dion
on Dec 12, 2015
MN Mom
on Dec 12, 2015
Kathleen C
on Dec 12, 2015
Lori Johansen
on Dec 12, 2015
Connie
on Dec 12, 2015
Diane Edwards
on Dec 12, 2015
Pdq1224294
on Dec 12, 2015
Sandy
on Dec 12, 2015
Lanita Kay Geraci
on Dec 13, 2015
Syb
on Dec 13, 2015
Nanette
on Dec 14, 2015
Marylou Murdock
on Dec 15, 2015
Marylou Smith Yost
on Dec 19, 2015
Susan Urmey
on Dec 23, 2015
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