Black Ring in Toilet Bowl\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As mentioned above, the thing that usually causes black toilet bowl rings is hard water. This is also why these types of stains are called hard water rings.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Manganese, aluminum, iron, magnesium, and calcium are just some of the elements found in abnormally high concentrations in hard water. These dissolved minerals leave a dry film on the skin, make soap un-latherable, and cause water to have a metallic, dry taste. They are notorious for leaving deposits in coffee pots, on showerheads and faucets, and in toilet bowls.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Standard household cleaners are next to useless against hard water stains. This is work for manual labor and harsh chemicals, i.e. old-fashioned scrubbing and using solutions that are capable of breaking the minerals down.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Pink Ring in Toilet Bowl\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The aforementioned bacteria – Pseudomonas aeruginosa<\/em> and Serratia marcescens<\/em> – typically grow in colonies that have a sort of pink-ish color. These colonies appear where the toilet surface and the water inside of it meet, giving the toilet bowl a pink ring. They typically appear in toilets that aren\u2019t used that often.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Keep in mind that these are water-loving organisms, so it\u2019s only natural that they\u2019re going to try to settle in places with standing water, one of which is the toilet bowl. If you have standing water in your bathtub<\/a>, you have an even bigger problem on your hands than unsightly toilet bowl rings.<\/p>\r\n This is not a stubborn toilet ring, like the black ring, and it is relatively easy to get rid of it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Using hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar, Clorox tablets, or any other kind of automated toilet bowl cleaner, is the best option. Clorox tablets, for example, go into the toilet tank and they keep the mold and bacteria at bay by adding bleach to the water inside the bowl every time you flush the toilet. In addition, they also keep the toilet bowl deodorized and fresh.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In this part of the article, we\u2019ll be taking a closer look at a number of methods you can use to get rid of toilet bowl rings once and for all.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A lot of people use these items to remove the dead skin from their feet. But did you know that this volcanic rock can come in quite handy when you\u2019re having trouble with stubborn toilet bowl rings as well?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An important thing to mention here is that this kind of rock can be bought in a special version that is much more convenient for when you have to remove hard water stains. It\u2019s a very simple item – a pumice stone on a stick, also known as \u201cpumie\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Take a pumice stone and place it in a bowl of water. Let it sit there for about 10 to 15 minutes so that it can soften up a bit. After that, you can move on to scrubbing. Don\u2019t forget to wear rubber gloves!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When they\u2019re sufficiently soft, pumice stones act just like your regular pencil erasers. Rub the stubborn toilet ring with your pumice stone and make sure to remove all signs of it before you flush the toilet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An important thing to mention here is that it\u2019s easy to damage the porcelain if you decide to use a black or gray pumice stone and if you scrub exceptionally hard due to the really stubborn stains. For safe rubbing, your best bet is to use the aforementioned Pumie.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If the toilet bowl ring you\u2019re dealing with is old and neglected, one of your best options is to buy and use an abrasive sponge.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Add some of the cleaning product to the sponge and start rubbing the ring in order to make your toilet bowl clean. Make sure to wear gloves, as the abrasive surface of the sponge can easily hurt your skin.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Once the stubborn stains are gone, flush the toilet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Magic Eraser method is a great option for all those who want to avoid scrubbing altogether. This phenomenal product can be used for a number of issues, one of them being a toilet ring. Using it for this purpose is as easy as it gets, although you\u2019ll need some time for preparation.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Take your Magic Eraser, cut off a piece of it, and then let that same piece float in the toilet bowl overnight. Avoid using your toilet until the morning – the slice of Magic Eraser needs to sit overnight \u201cin peace\u201d. And in the morning, you\u2019ll notice that the toilet bowl ring is gone completely.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The only thing that may stop you from opting for this method is the fact that the toilet cannot be flushed while the Magic Eraser is floating inside the toilet bowl. If you really <\/em>want to flush it, you\u2019ll have no other choice but to fish the Eraser out before doing the flushing.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Another great thing about the Magic Eraser is that it can also be put inside the toilet tank. Doing something like this is bound to prevent the appearance of new toilet rings. Every time you flush, you will also be cleaning the bowl.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Are you dealing with particularly tough toilet bowl stains? If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019ll have to go with a more drastic solution, and one of those is definitely steel wool.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Use the finest steel wool you can find to easily scrub away the nasty mineral deposits. Make sure that the steel wool you\u2019re using isn\u2019t too coarse, though – you don\u2019t want to scratch the porcelain inside the toilet bowl.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In most cases, steel wool easily removes even a heavy stain buildup, let alone the regular toilet bowl ring stains. To make your steel wool even more efficient at removing hard water stains, you can always combine it with a toilet bowl cleaner or some vinegar. And, as always, don\u2019t forget to wear rubber gloves.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This method is very simple – as you can see, all you\u2019ll need is a can of Coca-Cola. You don\u2019t have to buy the original Coca-Cola for this, though, as any similar Cola sodas can do the trick as well.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Simply pour the can into the toilet bowl and let the acid sit in the toilet water for a few hours. After that, just flush the toilet. The biggest benefit of opting for this method is that, in order to get rid of the toilet ring, you won\u2019t have to do any scrubbing whatsoever.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the quickest ways to get rid of a toilet bowl ring whose appearance you\u2019ve just noticed is by using white vinegar. Add some of this solution to the toilet bowl and flush after about half an hour. Provided you act right after noticing them, this should completely remove the toilet bowl stains.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In case you\u2019re dealing with particularly stubborn hard water stains, you should simply pour some vinegar in the toilet bowl and let it sit there for an hour or longer. After that, take a toilet brush and finish the whole process by scrubbing the potential ring traces.<\/p>\r\n White vinegar is also great for fixing a slow flushing toilet<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Another solution is to use a combination of baking soda and vinegar. To do this, take a spray bottle, fill it with white vinegar, and then use the spray to add vinegar to the toilet bowl. After that, take your toilet brush and scrub the toilet\u2019s entire surface with it, particularly the area with the toilet ring.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Later, pour both baking soda and vinegar (another cup of it) into the bowl. This reaction between vinegar and baking soda will cause a fizzing action, so don\u2019t forget to close the toilet lid in order to prevent sprinkling. After 10 to 15 minutes, take the toilet brush once again and spread this vinegar and baking soda solution around the bowl. Pay special attention to the toilet stains above the water surface.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Let it sit for an hour or two so that the baking soda and vinegar solution has enough time to break the hard water stains. Once that\u2019s done, simply flush your toilet a couple of times – this will prevent vinegar (as well as baking soda) from damaging the toilet\u2019s surface.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Borax should never be used too often, especially if you\u2019re only dealing with smaller toilet bowl ring stains. It can, however, be used from time to time in order to effectively get rid of toilet ring. It\u2019s an ideal solution in situations where the toilet ring is exceptionally persistent and hard to get rid of.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Prepare some borax, pour it into the bowl, and then use the toilet brush to spread the solution all over the bowl\u2019s surface. Add some vinegar and let it sit for at least half an hour. If necessary, scrub the toilet ring and then flush your toilet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Those who don\u2019t want to mix borax with vinegar will be pleased to know that they can simply use borax on its own.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Let it dissolve inside the toilet water for a few hours and then use the brush to scrub off the toilet bowl ring. Once you\u2019re done with scrubbing, flush the toilet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Sometimes, extremely stubborn toilet bowl rings can develop inside toilet bowls. In such cases, one of the best things you can do is to use the borax paste. However, in order to prevent water from wetting the toilet bowl, you will have to switch off the valve first.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Once you\u2019ve done that, flush the toilet and then dry its insides with an old cloth. This will prevent liquids from coming into contact with the stains while you\u2019re applying the borax paste. To protect your hands, wear rubber gloves.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The next thing you\u2019ll have to do is to make a borax paste of the right consistency, which you should be able to do by combining the borax itself with as much vinegar as necessary. Cover the entire toilet ring with it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One important thing to keep in mind here is that borax hardens quite quickly. For that matter, avoid adding white vinegar to it if you\u2019re not completely ready to use the paste on your toilet. Let the borax paste sit on the ring for about 15 minutes and then begin scrubbing.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To remove both the stains and the paste itself, you\u2019ll have to use a stiff-bristle nylon brush. Rinse the remains of the nasty ring by flushing the toilet.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Once you buy a smaller package of Kool-Aid (make sure that it\u2019s sugar-free), simply apply it to your toilet bowl. Do your best to completely cover the ring.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Leave the lemon Kool-Aid like that for an hour or two and make sure that nobody uses the toilet during that time. Later, take a brush and remove the remains of the pink ring – or whatever other kind of toilet ring you\u2019re dealing with – and flush the toilet once you\u2019re done.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n No article on how to get rid of toilet ring is complete without at least one mention of dryer sheets. Used, old dryer sheets can be very helpful when it comes to keeping the toilet clean. And, believe it or not, old ones work better than the new, unused ones.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before you use a dryer sheet in order to tackle the ring inside the bowl, make sure to put on your rubber gloves – you\u2019ll want to prevent your hands from coming into contact with the toilet bowl water. Dry the bowl and use the sheet to rub the dreadful ring until it\u2019s completely gone.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Don\u2019t flush the sheet you\u2019ve just used to clean off the toilet bowl ring – the last thing you need is a clogging issue!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the easiest ways to keep the toilet bowl cleaner and get rid of toilet bowl rings is by using Alka Seltzer tablets. They contain three active ingredients – anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and aspirin. Not only are these tablets great when you want to get rid of nasty stains inside the bowl, but also when you want to prevent the occurrence of new dirt spots.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To get rid of the toilet ring that\u2019s already there, the only thing you\u2019ll need to do is to let two Alka Seltzer tablets dissolve inside the toilet bowl. The aforementioned citric acid will make quick work of the ring – even if it was a hard water ring – and make your bowl look as clean as it once was.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In case you\u2019re looking to prevent the occurrence of new hard water rings, on the other hand, simply put the same tablets into the tank of your toilet<\/a>. In that way, you\u2019ll be keeping your toilet clean and fresh for a long time without having to resort to harsh chemicals.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nToilet Bowl Ring Removal Hacks\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Dryer Sheets<\/h3>\r\n
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