How to Remove Rust Stains From Toilet Bowls

Toilet bowls often after several years get rust stains. This doesn't not mean that you do not give a regular wash to your toilet bowls. You may wash your toilet bowls everyday but the fact of the matter is that these toilet bowls need something else to get rid of such stains other than the normal detergent you use at least once a month.

Sometimes these rust stains may also develop because of unclean water in your well or the line give you water. So after removing such rust stains you have to get rid of the long term problem that is the dirty water or saline water which is one of the main causes of such rust stains.

It is very important to remove such rust stains from toilet bowls as these contain bacteria which can lead to the spread of diseases especially when you have babies at home who have the habit of inserting their hands anywhere. So just to be careful you really need to get rid of these stains choosing any method you like or you are comfortable with.

Method 1 (Using Chlorine and Vinegar)

Things you will be required:

·      Vinegar.

·      Chlorine.

·      Long scrubbing brush.

·      Toilet washing powder.

Steps:

1.   First add chlorine into the toilet bowl which will make the stains clear and you will be able to see clearly as to where exactly the stain is and on which area you have to focus.

2.   Then add three drops of vinegar into the toilet bowl and leave it there for twenty minutes.

3.   Do not flush the vinegar and add normal toilet washing powder, allow it to reach the entire toilet bowl and then start scrubbing it with your long scrubbing brush especially designed for toilet bowls.

4.   You will see that the Rust Stain keeps fading on and then if you see water developing, you should add more powder and scrub until rust stain has completely vanished.

Method 2 (Using Pumice Stone)

Things you will be required:

·      Pumice.

·      Warm water.

·      Rubber gloves

Steps:

1.   Dip pumice in warm water before you do anything else.

2.   Then wear rubber gloves and start scrubbing the toilet bowl with pumice making sure both the pumice and area is wet enough. In case they are not wet it can create scratches on the toilet bowl.

3.   Keep scrubbing for at least thirty minutes after which flush the toilet. Your toilet bowl with then be shining and free of Rust Stains.

Method 3 (Using Cleanser and Pumice Stone)

Things you will be required:

·      Warm water.

·      Rubber gloves.

·      Scrubbing cleanser.

·      Sponge

·      Pumice stone.

Steps:

1.   First make sure to turn the water off coming into the toilet bowl area. A little effort will be required in turning it off as it is once a month thing.

2.   Then pour some warm water into the bowl, at least covering above the stain area.

3.   Wear your rubber gloves and pour some scrubbing cleanser on the stain and start scrubbing with the help of sponge. Keep scrubbing until you see that the stain becomes light and area becomes a bit clear or it may clear completely.

4.   To make the stains completely removed use pumice stone start scrubbing it again at least for ten minutes and the stain will be removed. Pumice stone is very hard but it’s not harder than the porcelain so it will not create scratches on porcelain.

Tips and Warnings:

1.   Wear gloves when cleaning toilet as all kinds of bacteria are present in toilet.

2.   Make sure you use only long scrubbing brush which has a stick to hold as none of your body parts should touch the toilet bowl.

3.   Make sure that both pumice and the rust stain area that you are scrubbing are wet as if they are not wet it can destroy the porcelain.

4.   Wearing rubber gloves will prevent the water from coming in or seeping in.