How to Clean Calcium Ring From Toilet Bowl
Cleaning a bathroom is never easy, especially when it comes to cleaning stubborn toilet bowl stains. Calcium stains are some of the toughest toilet bowl stains to remove. It might take a little elbow grease, but there are a few do-it-yourself methods that will effectively rid your toilet bowl of those unsightly stains. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wet pumice stone
- 1 cup white vinegar
- Clean rag
- Rubber gloves
- Toilet brush
Instructions
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Pumice Stone Method
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Put the rubber gloves on.
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Turn off the water supply to the toilet.
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Scrub the calcium stains away with a wet pumice stone, working in a circular motion.
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Wipe any remaining residue with a clean rag.
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Turn on the water supply to the toilet.
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Flush the toilet two or three times to remove any remaining dirt.
White Vinegar Method
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Pour one cup of white vinegar into the toilet; let it sit overnight.
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Scrub the inside of the toilet bowl using a toilet brush.
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Flush the toilet.
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Tips & Warnings
To prevent recurring calcium buildup, the white vinegar method can be used on a weekly basis.
Metal in the water can adhere to the surface of the toilet bowl and cause permanent calcium stains.
References
- Photo Credit Toilet bowl and bidet in a toilet image by terex from Fotolia.com
