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What's an example of a disinfectant to use?
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I like toilets they are fun.
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Gizmo! I love you. Grandma
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Jonathan Hummer
Jan 25, 2009
Before you start, put your hand into the water and sort of "push" the water down the hold. After a few seconds of pumping your hand down the hold, the water level will slowly start to lower. This makes it so you can apply cleaner below where the normal water level would be. When you are done cleaning, just flush the toilet and it will go back to normal level! -
Jonathan Hummer
Jan 25, 2009
Before you start, put your hand into the water and sort of "push" the water down the hold. After a few seconds of pumping your hand down the hold, the water level will slowly start to lower. This makes it so you can apply cleaner below where the normal water level would be. When you are done cleaning, just flush the toilet and it will go back to normal level!
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PJR957
Dec 13, 2008
I can't thank you all enough for the recommendation to try a pumice stone. It worked beautifully! I found the stone at the dollar store which was unbelieveable after all the money I have wasted on those expensive cleaners that didn't work.
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pomonian
Oct 28, 2008
I used your everyday toilet cleaners, CLR, ammonia, bleach, soda, brillo and A LOT or elbow grease, sometimes all together. Much of the deposits were removed. But not until I used a pumice bar, did I save about a hundred bucks and not have to purchase another toilet, which I was about to do. It removed the remaining stubbornest stains in about 2 seconds. If you try this, make sure its wet, and that you only apply enough effort to remove the stain because it may leave scratch marks, even on porcelain. I only had to rub relatively gently for it to work. Also, someone mentioned not to use the Beauty Shop variety...mine was from one of those stores and it still worked great. Just confirm its really pumice you're buying. I hope it helps you, too.
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pomonian
Oct 28, 2008
I used your everyday toilet cleaners, CLR, ammonia, bleach, soda, brillo and A LOT or elbow grease, sometimes all together. Much of the deposits were removed. But not until I used a pumice bar, did I save about a hundred bucks and not have to purchase another toilet, which I was about to do. It removed the remaining stubbornest stains in about 2 seconds. If you try this, make sure its wet, and that you only apply enough effort to remove the stain because it may leave scratch marks, even on porcelain. I only had to rub relatively gently for it to work. Also, someone mentioned not to use the Beauty Shop variety...mine was from one of those stores and it still worked great. Just confirm its really pumice you're buying. I hope it helps you, too.
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BettyGreen
Jul 13, 2008
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chicaespanola
Jul 13, 2007
For cleaning a toilet tank, a spray bottle of Lysol multi-purpose with bleach and a grout brush can work wonders. When I moved into my first apartment, I noticed after a couple of days, tiny black pieces kept coming into the bowl. I opened up the tank and found it was almost black (instead of off white)! Tried the bleach tablets in the tank, but they didn't do much of anything. Lysol with bleach and the grout brush and a bit of work and it was clean!
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chicaespanola
Jul 13, 2007
For cleaning a toilet tank, a spray bottle of Lysol multi-purpose with bleach and a grout brush can work wonders. When I moved into my first apartment, I noticed after a couple of days, tiny black pieces kept coming into the bowl. I opened up the tank and found it was almost black (instead of off white)! Tried the bleach tablets in the tank, but they didn't do much of anything. Lysol with bleach and the grout brush and a bit of work and it was clean!
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wcheak
May 04, 2007
I used drain declogger (which I found out later to be sulphuric acid) to remove the water marks in the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl has since lost its shine . What must I do to get it shiny again? Thanks. CKWong
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wcheak
May 04, 2007
I used drain declogger (which I found out later to be sulphuric acid) to remove the water marks in the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl has since lost its shine . What must I do to get it shiny again? Thanks. CKWong
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Donna
Jan 07, 2007
Okay...pumice stone, I got it. But, where do I keep/store it when not in use? Donna
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Donna
Jan 07, 2007
Okay...pumice stone, I got it. But, where do I keep/store it when not in use? Donna
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Aug 08, 2006
Root beer has almost twice the acidity of Coca Cola or Pepsi. Consider that when you're trying to remove stains from a toilet or you're worried about your stomach lining.
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Aug 08, 2006
Root beer has almost twice the acidity of Coca Cola or Pepsi. Consider that when you're trying to remove stains from a toilet or you're worried about your stomach lining.
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Feb 20, 2006
I am a head custodian working 2 commercial cleaning jobs. The best way to keep up on your toilets is of course clean them everyday and clean them good. Make sure you are spraying your cleaner all over the toilet. Bowl, base, seat, under seat, flusher, side of tank, floor around toilet. If there are those stubborn stains, you can use the jonny mop and scrub it really hard with your disinfectant, or for very tough stains, scrub them with a half an orange. Weird but true. Our custodial foreman brings us oranges once a week to clean toilets with. We cut them in half and scrub away at the toilet's ring from hard water and piss deposits. Just use the orange like its a sponge. Work away at it and the acid works as a hard cleaner.. works like a DREAM. Then after we are done scrubbing with orange we pour Hydrogen Peroxide into the bowl, and continue scrubbing with our jonny mops, creating the perfect mix of excellent cleaner! I love it as a cleaner and will continue to use it in my life not only at work. Good luck scrubbing those toilets. It's been a part of my life for 20 years and I am proud of being a custodian.
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Jan 25, 2006
Brushes are unsanitary and hard to store. Use heavy duty rubber gloves and use a sturdy paper towel with Bar Keeper's Friend sprinkled in the bowl. Your hands are the best tool for getting around the ring and down deep, and then throw away the paper towel. For the seat, lid, base and tank, spray on a disinfectant and wipe with a second paper towel. I then take a third paper towel dampened with water and go over everything to get rid of any chemicals. Dry with a fourth paper towel.
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Jan 25, 2006
I used pumice on my toilet bowl stains after trying everything else. It looks beautiful now! And it's not that hard! The result is worth it!
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Jan 25, 2006
I used pumice on my toilet bowl stains after trying everything else. It looks beautiful now! And it's not that hard! The result is worth it!
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Nov 22, 2005
I have found that Greased Lightning will bring urine stains to the surface. I have a daycare, and the boys are constantly getting the underside of the toilet seat stained. The Greased Lightning works to lift the stains. I have tried bleach, Magic Eraser, and several other things, but the Greased Lightning is the only one that worked. It also was great on the grout around the toilet. Greased Lightning is amazing in the microwave also. Just spray it on and let it sit for about a minute, and wipe out. You don't even have to scrub!!!
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Nov 22, 2005
I tried Coke in the toilet and let it sit for about half an hour and scrubbed it clean! It worked great to clean the toilet without much effort!
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Nov 22, 2005
Hey, I am a maintainance man for HomeBase, and I tried using Coke and it didn't do anything except leave a brown line around the top of the water level.
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Nov 22, 2005
Do not ever use any kind of abrasive cleaners in your toilet bowl or bathtub. Over a period of years it will scratch the porcelain and cause more stains. I use baking soda on a damp cloth to remove stains, as it will not scratch the surface.
