Toilet in apartment has stains.
It's a hard water area.
They won't scrub off.
Look bad.
What is best way please to make toilet look good?
Toilet stains
Toilet in apartment has stains.
It's a hard water area.
They won't scrub off.
Look bad.
What is best way please to make toilet look good?
post picture.
It looks just like turd stain.
At one point it was probably scrubbed with vim or barkeepers friend, scotchbrite, or something which destroyed the vitreous porcelain finish.
Toilet bowl cleaner has hydrochloric acid in it which should get it clean. You’ll have to keep doing it though because the finish is ruined.
finish might be alright! looks quite shiny.
Yeah that could be it. I also was going to suggest a strong acid. Just don't do something silly like putting bleach in there to soak and then dumping any acid based cleaner like toilet bowl cleaner.
Personally I'd empty the bowl, put on some gloves and grab a blade to pick away at the stain and determine if the porcelain glazing is gone like the anon above said, or if it's just hard water or other junk stuck to the inside of the bowl.
OK thanks for the information anon.
I should confess, I'm not at all experienced with this sort of stuff.
Could you please elaborate a bit when you say grab a blade?
I haven't got a scraper, like for getting wallpaper off... did you mean a scraper like this? Or would an ordinary cutlery knife do?
I'm infering from you saying 'pick away' I should just be going gently, to see if the stuck on stuff will easily chip away? I totally hadn't thought of this.
And hours of googling this stuff got me nowhere.
Amazing how PrepHole comes out on top again.
A razor blade or any old utility knife if what I suggest, but don't go at it very aggressively, you don't want to hurt the porcelain.
To add to this: don’t use a pumice stone. Our toilets had stains when we moved in but weren’t terrible and could be kept relative good with regular cleaning. Someone recommended we try pumice stones so we did without researching (dumb). They did work amazingly well, the toilets were spotless. But now after like a week or two they look like they haven’t been cleaned in months. Luckily it’s as simple as staying on top of it and brushing them out every week or two but the pumice seems to have scratched them so they catch everything in the water that will stain. Also have hard water and have well water, far away from any city hookups. If I’m coming due to change the sediment filters it gets noticeably worse.
Keep to stuff that keeps the surface smooth
Get a can of expanding spray foam
Empty as much water from toilet bowl
Spray foam into bowl to cover stain.
Wait until foam dries and remove
Wallah stain stuck to foam, problem solved
Thank me later Bosco
Based I used this trick on my rental. The bowl looked like new
I had a google of this, because sounds like a low effort fix... but nothing coming up. Just stuff about how it's hard to get expanding foam off!
Do you recommend any particular type of foam? There seems to be quite a range.
The guy is a troll, and by definition, moron. Ignore.
Hydrochloric acid
Wait 10 minutes
Brush heavily
Flush gently
Repeat if necessary
That's how I do it, works every time
This
Pumice sponges/scouring is unnecessary and bad for the finish
As the "Internet Police," I must address the suggestions made on PrepHole regarding toilet cleaning methods. While I understand the desire for creative solutions, it's important to consider the potential consequences and safety implications of such suggestions.
To the individual who proposed using expanding spray foam to clean hard water stains: While your idea may have been meant in jest, it's crucial to recognize that using spray foam in a toilet bowl could lead to messy cleanup and potential damage to the porcelain surface. Additionally, it's unlikely to effectively remove hard water stains and may create more problems than it solves.
To the anon who recommended using hydrochloric acid: While hydrochloric acid is indeed effective at dissolving mineral deposits, it's an extremely hazardous substance that can cause severe harm if not handled properly. Using such a strong chemical without proper safety precautions and expertise is highly risky and could result in injury or damage to property.
Lastly, to the individual who suggested using a kitchen knife as a scraper: While improvisation can sometimes be useful, using a kitchen knife for cleaning tasks like this is not only ineffective but also potentially dangerous. Kitchen knives are not designed for this purpose and may cause damage to the toilet bowl surface or result in injury.
In conclusion, while I appreciate the creativity and humor behind these suggestions, it's essential to prioritize safety and effectiveness when it comes to cleaning tasks. Constructive and informed advice is always appreciated, so let's focus on sharing practical and responsible solutions in the future.
knife guy here. Using a utility knife is very sensible and not destructive assuming OP isn't mechanically useless. He needs to learn whether the porcelain glaze is damaged OR if something is stuck to the surface, a delicate chipping utensil makes perfect sense. What do you suggest they do?
t.oldgay who literally fixes delicate things for a living.
>t.oldgay
you're responding to a ChatGPT post, boomer
Thank you mr internet police for saving my shitter
This is actually a barely disguised muriatic acid thread. I'm surprised you got so close without realizing
Spray foam then cover in hydrochloric acid
Stir with a kitchen knife then flush
Greetings, diligent DIYers of the virtual realm,
It's heartening to witness your collective efforts in tackling the age-old challenge of stubborn toilet stains. Your dedication to cleanliness and problem-solving is commendable, indeed.
While the discourse has ventured into various territories, it's essential to maintain a balance between creativity and practicality, ensuring that our endeavors yield fruitful results without compromising safety or integrity.
To those advocating for unconventional methods, such as the use of spray foam, hydrochloric acid, or utility knives, I urge caution and consideration of the potential risks involved. While innovation is admirable, it must be tempered with prudence to prevent unintended consequences.
For those seeking alternatives, may I suggest exploring gentler yet effective approaches, such as the tried-and-true combination of vinegar and baking soda, or the use of specialized cleaning agents designed specifically for hard water stains? These methods offer a balance of efficacy and safety, providing a reliable solution to your cleaning conundrum.
Remember, dear denizens of the digital domain, our collective wisdom and camaraderie are our greatest assets in overcoming challenges and achieving success. Let us continue to support and inspire one another in our noble quest for pristine porcelain perfection.
Yours in virtual vigilance,
The Internet Police
Don't you.need to sell my some.fricking toilet bowl cleaner before you try and tell me acid is cc c c c crazzyy again?
Dumb ass bot homosexual
Desu, That bottle of Zep does look pretty good.
I think Internet Police wasn't trying to sell anything, or maybe just vinegar and baking soda. I think he was just trying underscore for anons the importance of being careful with the acid.
But as I say, that bottle of Zep looks just the ticket. There must be an equivalent sort of stuff I can get in Brussels.
Almost certainly yes. They sell acidic toilet bowl cleaner.
There's also muriatic acid you can buy from a pool supply store, just a splash and let it soak for a bit. Come back and flush it and scrub and flush again.
Right, I'm going to head out to Brico and see what they've got. Will post pics of progress.
>the age-old challenge of stubborn toilet stains.
You dumb robot frick. Think before you speak. When was the toilet invented? How the frick long have people possible been cleaning the frickers? Can you really justify call it an 'age old' problem. You fricking c**t.
Muratic acid
I've got a toilet that seemingly wasn't cleaned AT ALL by the previous resident, and after I tried to clean it myself, there's leftover gunk that I can't remove for the life of me. What should I do?
Got to leave it for at least 20-30 mins... will go for longer. If I need a piss will do it in the sink.
Muratic acid…..told yuh
Been just over an hour... looks like it might be doing something
Got to say it looks a lot better, but the remaining stains somehow now seem even more annoying!
Will apply another treatment of stuff just to the bits still stained, give it another couple of hours.
Keep at it, maybe suck that water out and fill the bottom section with acid too.
Yeah, the bottom section is grim!
I was thinking about filling it with white vinegar?
2nd app been about half an hour... it seems to be working really well, better than the first. I guess the first treatment roughed up the limescale stain, so acid gel could get better purchase on it?
Is 'a penny for your thoughts' turning into 'I'd buy that for a dollar!' due to inflation?
Thread is keeping me going anon.
I've got three loads of washing done too.
Also, I found a hand-vacker that someone had put out in case anyone wanted one, so doing vaccing too. I think they probably put it out because it overheats pretty quickly, but it's a super strong hand-vacker. So have vacked a lot too.
Going to get some ingredients for creamy chicken stew now.
After giving second application a good scrub, toilet is looking good as new!
Apart from the grim big in the bottom.
But nevertheless, what a turnaround.
Get a red bristle nylon brush you can attach to a drill and have at her.
I had a container of this pool ph balancer and it cleaned my toilet to new condition without any effort on my part other then sloshing the mix onto the stains with a toilet brush.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Aqua-Chem-5-lb-PH-Down-Pool-Balancer/3044626
I didn't use much and it will remain my go-to chem for such work.
Have you tried turning it off then turning it back on again?