How to Clean Rust Stains From Toilet Bowls
Unsightly rust stains in the toilet bowl can greatly distract from the cosmetic appeal of your bathroom. Minerals in tap water are deposited in your toilet and contribute to forming ugly rust stains. Many products on the market, such as bleach- or vinegar-based cleaners and drop-in tablets, fall short when it comes to removing these tough stains. With some inexpensive items and a little effort, though, you can restore your toilet bowl to its original sparkling appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Rubber gloves
- Disposable bowl
- Bucket
- Bar Keepers Friend Lime and Rust Remover
- Wet/dry sand paper or a pumice stone
Instructions
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Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect yourself from bacteria and harsh chemicals.
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Remove the water from your toilet boil. You can use a disposable bowl to scoop out the water from your toilet bowl and into an empty bucket.
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Shake an open can of the Bar Keepers Friend Lime and Rust Remover onto the rust stains in your toilet bowl.
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Allow the product to set on the stains for about five minutes.
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Use wet/dry sand paper or a pumice stone to scrub the Bar Keepers Friend into the rust stains. Depending on the degree of staining, a bit of elbow grease may be required.
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Flush your toilet and watch the stains go down the drain.
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Empty the bucket of toilet water back into your toilet and flush.
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Clean your rubber gloves and bucket with a good antibacterial soap and dispose of the bowl you used to scoop out the toilet water.
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Tips & Warnings
"The Works" is also a great product for removing rust stains (see Resources). It should be used cautiously as it contains harsh chemicals.
Do not use chlorine on rust as it actually helps to set the stains.
