Tip: Get rid of the dreaded ring in the toilet!





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Hillela G. on Jan 15, 2017
I hate those rings!!! I'm trying this for sure!!Thank you!Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Teri LaRocque on Jan 15, 2017
I am also trying this! Thank you so much!Helpful Reply -
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Fer12175055 on Jan 15, 2017
I used a razor blade to scrape the ring. but it creates scratches that need bleach later, Does the pumice create the same scratches?Helpful Reply- See 3 previous
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Ellen Fandrich on Jan 15, 2017
I've used a pumice stone for the toilet ring for at least 25 years and never had an issue with scratching the china bowl.Helpful Reply -
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NancyandCalvin Remp on Jan 16, 2017
The inside of my tank is stained from hard water would it work on it?Helpful Reply- See 2 previous
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Carol White Hearne on Jan 16, 2017
What a great idea!Helpful Reply -
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Lorlq on Jan 16, 2017
wouldn't the pumice damage the porcelain or china wear it away???Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Jerri on Jan 16, 2017
i use vinegar it works for meHelpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Marilyn on Jan 16, 2017
if you can take the smell bleach works great also. just raise the water level above the line of buildup and add a cup of bleach and let it soak. ive also used the pumice but found it scratched a bit. .Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Donna Avery on Jan 17, 2017
I use a product called Bar Keepers Friend. It works great on the toilet ring and many other areas as well.Helpful Reply- See 4 previous
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Leslie Mavis Oniki on Jan 17, 2017
Pumice stone should not scratch. I've used this as well as a piece of old brick. They're both abrasive but softer than the toilet bowl.Helpful Reply -
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Pam Obrecht on Jan 17, 2017
It won't scratch the porcelain bowl??Seems as though it would~Helpful Reply- See 4 previous
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Anke Dul-van Dooren on Jan 18, 2017
hot boiled water and vinager is the way for me.Helpful Reply -
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Connie Marse on Jan 18, 2017
Any ideas for removing copper stains from the toilet bowl? Will the pumice stone work on those?Helpful Reply -
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Teresa Seeger-Gesser on Jan 18, 2017
Connie - I would try Lime Away or CLR. Good luck!1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Jerri on Jan 19, 2017
CLR and lime away are great but when u have sepice tanks it's an issue u have to check and see if it's safe for sepice useHelpful Reply -
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Wendy Elias on Jan 19, 2017
You can use CLR and Lime-A-Way on your toilets and showers, but you have to be diligent about replacing and creating the right bacteria in your septic system. One good way is to flush a can of cat or dog foodat LEAST once a month to help create the good bacteria that keeps our septic systems and drain fields in good working order
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Jerri on Jan 19, 2017
True but good bacteria for septic tank I use one pkg. Yeast every once a month just pour in your toilet and flush1 marked as helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Sandpiper@access comments. ca on Jan 20, 2017
Just add a 500 ml. bottle of coke to your bowl.Helpful Reply -
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Cheryl on Feb 19, 2017
I've only used bleàch. One day my curiosity got the best of me and I tried the can of Coke. Guess what? It worked.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Yvonne on Feb 19, 2017
I tried a pumice stone and got black scratch marks which will not come off. Bleach, scouring powder, CLR.....nothing works.Helpful Reply- See 2 previous
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Sherrie S on Feb 21, 2017
I pour vinegar and then add Bon Ami (doesn't scratch). Let it set for about 15 minutes and brush the bowl. I found adding vinegar to the tank a couple times a year to clear out the gunk made a big difference.Helpful Reply -
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Gloria Harrell on Feb 21, 2017
I had a blue ring around my toilet and nothing worked.i tried baking soda whitite vinegar,clorox. Comet, bleach line away cor. Nothing worked.then I tried the WORKS.You. Cannot find it everywhere.i found it at piggy wiggly store. My blue ring is gone as well as calcium and soap scrum build up.it is fantasticHelpful Reply -
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Wester Potter on Feb 22, 2017
Get a bottle of Vani Sol and make sure you also use it up under the flush ring. Use a scrubber on a handle to get under the lip.Helpful Reply -
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Sharlyn Waldrop on Feb 25, 2017
Try dawn dish soap. Let set a bit, brush offYou will be amazedHelpful Reply -
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Irish Pack on Feb 26, 2017
One of the few chemical cleaners I keep on hand is ZEP. I used to have to swish my toilet bowl every day, after using Zep, I only have to swish it every 3 weeks.other tips can be found here:https://www.pinterest.com/irishpack/clean-me-bathroom/Helpful Reply -
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Irish Pack on Feb 28, 2017
WalMart, Lowes or Home Depot. It is an acidic chemical cleaner, but I have never had anything work as well as this does. I have limited my chemical use to Zep and Krud-Cutter--but I think I can phase out Krud Cutter.Helpful Reply -
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Valencia on Mar 10, 2017
You guys are nice-I use muratic acidHelpful Reply -
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Judith Giangrandi on Mar 24, 2017
Works great & lasts quite a whileHelpful Reply -
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Lynne on Mar 25, 2017
WalMart sells just the thing (rectangular pumice stone) in the cleaning department for less than $2.00. Works great!Helpful Reply -
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San7514277 on Apr 06, 2017
Hello I like this idea but I just want what is e Pumice stone and how is look likethanksHelpful Reply -
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Marilyn on Apr 08, 2017
same thing happened to me DeAnna. but the bleach will get rid of the line .Helpful Reply -
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Gay24239618 on Jun 06, 2017
Try pouring vinegar in the toilet.Helpful Reply -
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Judy on Jul 11, 2017
I use Clorox cleaner with bleach and a bowl brush.Helpful Reply -
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Linda on Sep 19, 2017
We ordered a Pumie brush online (can probably purchase at a store) and it worked wonders, I forgot to take a before photo, but I was amazed, my relatively new toilet that had stains looked like a new toilet. I have had to use it one more time as some of the stains were coming back, but very pleased with the product and definitely recommend.I tried vinegar, Kool Aid, most everything people recommended, but the Pumie stick did the job.Helpful Reply -
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Donna on Sep 19, 2017
Yes, a pumice stone they work great.Helpful Reply -
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Olive Greenz on Oct 11, 2017
THIS IS YOUR ANSWER ABOUT TOILET RING. Call Lowe's home store. Order the ACTICLEAN TOILET. It is by American Standard. Tell them you want it installed by them. Buy extra cleaning solutions from them, cheaper. I have told so many people about this toilet. We have had it for seven months. I cleaned the inside once with a swish of the toilet brush. That's it. It does have a kind of loud flush if you have to worry about a light sleeper just on the other side of a thin wall . I could kiss whoever came up with this toilet. I never have to be worried about being embarrassed. It is always spotless. And here's another tip. Go online and buy a 2 0z or whatever bottle of Poo-pourri for each of you bathrooms, so no bad smells bother anyone ever again. To save money go to Amazon and buy a large bottle for refills.Helpful Reply -
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Vimarhonor on Jan 01, 2018
Agree completely, 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.Helpful Reply -
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Dor22153986 on Jan 01, 2018
I buy my toilet bowl brushes in the $ store and discard them about once a month.Helpful Reply -
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Thomas Ophardt on Feb 18, 2018
Once a week I drop one dishwater pod in the toilet tank.Helpful Reply -
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Char Aaron on Feb 18, 2018
Ihave found the pumice stones scratch another way for stains to hide..I use a solution of dawn dishliquid and peroxide.just a few drops in a bottle of peroxide does so many jobs!also dollar general has a tablet denture cleaner that works well home depot and other home stores sell a different type of stone often used for kitchen grills good luck every one take care of you too!Helpful Reply -
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Daw20832806 on Feb 18, 2018
Try denture tabs innexpensive ones ...drop two in bowl works great ...Helpful Reply -
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