7 Effective Ways How to Clean Toilet Bowl Stains

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Walking into your bathroom to find a spotless toilet is an awesome feeling. Especially when you have children who are constantly using the toilet.

However, it’s not always easy to keep up with cleaning the bowl on a regular basis.

But don’t worry!

This blog post will show you 7 effective ways how to clean toilet bowl stains so that you can get your bathroom looking pristine again in no time at all!

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Table of Contents

How to Clean a Toilet Bowl Stains

Vinegar and Baking Soda

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Using baking soda and vinegar together is a great way to whiten the toilet bowl. These two ingredients are the most commonly used and eco-friendly house cleaners.

Generously sprinkle some baking soda on the stained area.
Scrub a little bit with the toilet brush and then spread the powder around.
Add white vinegar into the bowl, approximately 1 1/2 cup.
Let it sit for about 15-30 minutes.
Rinse. Then repeat the process if necessary.

Cola-cola (Coke)

Coke isn’t exactly a natural toilet bowl cleaner, but it can still be effective for getting rid of rust, and hard water stains.

You can start by flusing the toilet to empty the bowl, then close the flapper to prevent the bowl from filling back up again.
Pour a few liters of cola in the bowl when it’s nearly empty.
Let it is for a few hours, overnight is recommended.
Then flush it. If there are still remaining residue, scrub it with a brush.

Vinegar and Borax

The combination of borax and vinegar is great for removing hard water and mineral deposits.

You can follow the steps of vinegar and baking soda, but instead of baking soda replace it with borax.

Lemon Juice and Essential Oils

The acidic properties of lemon juice can help remove yellow stains and calcium buildup, but some scrubbing still needs to be done.

By using a spray bottle, mix 1 cup lemon juice with 10 to 15 drops of essential oils (lemon, tea tree oil, lavender are effective against mould growth).
Focus on the stains while spraying the entire toilet bowl.
Let it sit for about 15 minutes after scrubbing thoroughly.
Flush and check. Repeat the process if necessary.

Borax Paste

Using this method, you can remove stubborn mineral stains from your toilet.

Let all water drain out of the toilet bowl by closing the water to the toilet and flushing it again. It is essential that the hard water stains are completely dry and not protected by water.
Mix 1 cup Borax with enough vinegar to make a paste.
When the paste is ready, spread it onto the stains in the toilet bowl so they are completely covered. It is important not to begin this step until you are ready, since the paste will harden rapidly.
Allow the paste to sit on the stains for up to 20 minutes.
Using a stiff brush, remove the paste after it has been left to sit and scrub off the stains.
Once you’re done, remember to turn on your toilet again!

WD-40

WD-40 is very much effective for rust stain in your toilet bowl. The toilet bowl can be cleaned quite easily with it. Wait a few minutes before removing it once it’s been sprayed on the stains.

Remember to wipe the product with a clean cloth and not flush it down the toilet.

Bleach

Bleach should only be used as a last resort since it is highly corrosive and dangerous. Make sure you put on protective gloves and open a window to let out the toxic fumes.

In case of an unpleasant odor, please keep the toilet closed until you are ready to rinse. You might have to leave it on for at least 15 minutes.

How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Toilet Bowl [Video]

Hard water stains in your toilet bowl can be a pain to get rid of. Luckily for you, we have the answer!

Watch this short video below to see how you can remove these pesky stains (limescale) from your toilet bowl and restore it back to its original luster.

What you will need:

Wet vacuum
Muriatic acid

In case you don’t have a wet vacuum and can’t drain all the water, just pour a decent amount of muriatic acid and it should work just fine.

And don’t forget to wear protective gloves and open your windows.

FAQs

Why does my pee stain the toilet?

Yes. Whenever urine is absorbed into porcelain it leaves urine scale stains. This happens when the pee is not properly washed and just sits there for a while.

What causes hard water stains in the toilet?

These unsightly hard water stains occur when hard water droplets dry and leave behind calcium mineral deposits. Water with a high concentration of minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, and iron, is considered “hard.”

Will vinegar hurt my toilet?

You can use vinegar without worrying about damaging your toilet’s tank, bowl, or inner components. This product is safe to use, removes dirt, grime, and mineral stains, and deodorizes toilets without the need to purchase and use a commercial toilet cleaner.