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HOUSEKEEPING EXPERTS!

eddyandme — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:38:14 GMT

I need help!

My toilet has a rust stain in it. The plumber said to use CLR and that would clear it up. Soaked two containers of that stuff for three hours and it didn't even touch it. My toilet looks soiled, but it's clean! Any suggestions?

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:46:33 GMT

@eddyandmewrote:
I need help!

My toilet has a rust stain in it. The plumber said to use CLR and that would clear it up. Soaked two containers of that stuff for three hours and it didn't even touch it. My toilet looks soiled, but it's clean! Any suggestions?

I used CLR years ago for the same reason and it did nothing. Luckily, it had a money back guarantee. It wasn't expensive, but something needs to be done about companies that sell items that don't work as advertised.

We ended up buying a new toilet.

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Nonametoday — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:49:40 GMT

Flush toilet. Pour a bucket of water in toilet. It will suck all the water out. Turn off the intake-output valve at the bottom of the toilet. There should be no water remaining. Put on heavy latex gloves. Use Barkeeper's friend on a microber cloth and scrub. Turn the valve back on and flush and replace water, etc., pour another bucket of water in and turn off valve. You may have to do it several times. It does work.

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eddyandme — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:51:36 GMT

@Nonametodaywrote:
Flush toilet. Pour a bucket of water in toilet. It will suck all the water out. Turn off the intake-output valve at the bottom of the toilet. There should be no water remaining. Put on heavy latex gloves. Use Barkeeper's friend on a microber cloth and scrub. Turn the valve back on and flush and replace water, etc., pour another bucket of water in and turn off vale. You may have to do it several times. It does work.

Thanks. I'll have to scoop out the water 'cause I cannot turn off the valve. But, will try it. Have already tried scrubbing with water in there and no luck. Hope this works! Thanks again, @Nonametoday

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eddyandme — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:52:37 GMT

@Sunshine Katewrote:
@eddyandmewrote:
I need help!

My toilet has a rust stain in it. The plumber said to use CLR and that would clear it up. Soaked two containers of that stuff for three hours and it didn't even touch it. My toilet looks soiled, but it's clean! Any suggestions?

I used CLR years ago for the same reason and it did nothing. Luckily, it had a money back guarantee. It wasn't expensive, but something needs to be done about companies that sell items that don't work as advertised.

We ended up buying a new toilet.

@Sunshine Kate, been thinking of that - will be the very last resort. Thanks.

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Nonametoday — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:53:28 GMT

I am so sorry but if you do not have a valve that you can turn off and on, you need a new toilet. If this toilet overflows and you cannot turn it off, you cannot stop the water and your house will be under water. I hope you can get something done about this because this is a problem. I am so sorry you have this issue.

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Elri — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:55:55 GMT

Try Coca-Cola if the Barkeeper's Friend doesn't work or vice versa..

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Stevie Nix — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:16:28 GMT

Try a pumice stone.

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Catiele — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:27:02 GMT

We have well water and it is what causes the circles. We have tried many things. I cleaned the bathrooms yesterday. Clean toilets but the circles are always there. Will try pumice stone.

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Zhills — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:32:43 GMT

When you flush the toilet, put a small towel around the arm with the big ball on it and pull it up. That will stop the water from flowing into the bowl. On some you can out the top back on and it will hold the towel down and the arm up.

You can use CLR without water or any of the other methods mentioned here. They are all good ones.

If the stain is just rust, try a rust remover.

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felixmom — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:51:59 GMT

Swear by V31132 Don Aslett's 7-pc deluxe 64 oz. toilet cleaning kit. Would not be without it. It comes with a pumice stone. You can't beat the price $23!

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Lilysmom — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:12:19 GMT

I totally agree with Sunshine Kate. CLR is totally useless. I returned min pronto. LM

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eddyandme — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:31:54 GMT

@Nonametodaywrote:
I am so sorry but if you do not have a valve that you can turn off and on, you need a new toilet. If this toilet overflows and you cannot turn it off, you cannot stop the water and your house will be under water. I hope you can get something done about this because this is a problem. I am so sorry you have this issue.

@Nonametoday I told the plumber this - I wanted him to fix the valve 'cause I could not turn it. He said I don't need to touch it and didn't fix it. This happened when he replaced a seal (I think) under the toilet. Never had a problem 'til then. Now I can't get rid of that stain. If the toilet ever began to overflow, I can shut off the water at the pump - hope that never happens though!

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eddyandme — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:35:02 GMT

@Zhillswrote:
When you flush the toilet, put a small towel around the arm with the big ball on it and pull it up. That will stop the water from flowing into the bowl. On some you can out the top back on and it will hold the towel down and the arm up.

You can use CLR without water or any of the other methods mentioned here. They are all good ones.

If the stain is just rust, try a rust remover.

Thanx, @Zhills. Any recommendations for a good rust remover? Seems so many products claim to do so much and don't.

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eddyandme — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:37:16 GMT

@felixmomwrote:
Swear by V31132 Don Aslett's 7-pc deluxe 64 oz. toilet cleaning kit. Would not be without it. It comes with a pumice stone. You can't beat the price $23!

Thanx, @felixmom, I'm gonna order it right now. You can't imagine how much I've worked on this toilet - wasted so much time - guess I should have asked everybody first!

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summerwind — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:49:20 GMT

My son recommends The Works, at WalMart, for things like that, he claims it works better and is cheaper, but you'd want to be careful, wear gloves. Maybe eye protection. Just to be safe. That's my ideas.

I also agree with those who recommend a shut-off valve at the toilet. Things can happen fast.

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jackthebear — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:10:59 GMT

when you pour a bucket of water into the toilet bowl it will empty it out for cleaning.

long enough for cleaning anyway

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jlkz — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:28:19 GMT

barkeepper’s friend powder usually works for me on a variety of surfaces. Pumice stone may also help. Sometimes you need to use several applications of your chosen approach.

hth

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gizmogal — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:44:56 GMT

@eddyandmewrote:
@Nonametodaywrote:
I am so sorry but if you do not have a valve that you can turn off and on, you need a new toilet. If this toilet overflows and you cannot turn it off, you cannot stop the water and your house will be under water. I hope you can get something done about this because this is a problem. I am so sorry you have this issue.
@Nonametoday I told the plumber this - I wanted him to fix the valve 'cause I could not turn it. He said I don't need to touch it and didn't fix it. This happened when he replaced a seal (I think) under the toilet. Never had a problem 'til then. Now I can't get rid of that stain. If the toilet ever began to overflow, I can shut off the water at the pump - hope that never happens though!

Replace your plumber.

@He’s giving dangerously wrong advice. Anything that outputs water needs a shut-off valve at that location. @name AlreadyTaken is entirely correct. And your current plumber refusing to work at what you’ve requested means he’s indifferent to you as a customer, or lazy, or incompetent.

Find a new plumber who wants to say Yes, who understands why turning off the pump would stop all the water in your house at great inconvenience, and who knows how to free up or change a valve.

You can also also have a water softener treatment added to your plumbing to keep the well water from staining surfaces. Ask your new plumber to help you with that, too.

Sorry, I can’t advice about the stain, but it does seem like you’re getting good ideas. Good luck.

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GSPgirl — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:11:36 GMT

@Catielewrote:
We have well water and it is what causes the circles. We have tried many things. I cleaned the bathrooms yesterday. Clean toilets but the circles are always there. Will try pumice stone.

Pumice stone. I have a well and get those ugly rings. I use Don Aslett’s pumice stone and his toilet cleaner.