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Questions about using Lysol Power toilet bowl cleaner

qualityshopper — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:38:30 GMT

This is somewhat embarrassing to ask about, but I have never used this product or anything like it. Have always just used Comet Cleanser and a brush. I wanted to try this to help with stains, but after reading the warnings on the label about using it, I'm a little afraid to do so. It tells use to use protective eyegear, clothing, and gloves. Really? Sounds like I need to be extremely careful using it. If it's this dangerous, thinking I probably should just return it to the store. If anyone uses this, is it as dangerous as it sounds? Thanks.

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Bird mama — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:59:40 GMT

@qualityshopper I've been using it for years. I don't wear all kinds of protective gear and so far so good :-)

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Carmie — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:27:48 GMT

I use it all of the time too. Just don’t get it in your eyes and wash it off immediately if it gets on your skin.

Common sense, but as you know, some people don’t have any and the manufacture is protecting themselves from dumb lawsuits.

I have never had a problem and use no protective clothing or eyewear.

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Tigriss — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:32:44 GMT

@qualityshopper I wouldn't use Comet because it is bleach and is bad for my septic system. I generally use vinegar and baking soda with a pumice stone on my hard water stains. Most of those cleaners have various warnings. It is like medication, they all have pros and cons. I use what is good for my septic tank, and I prefer natural cleaning methods without harsh smells due to my allergies. Generally, if it is on the shelf at a US retailer, not those back alley places, they are safe for use but don't mix with things to amp up the cleaning power. It is good to read those, especially if you have allergies or sensitivities. Many people are sensitive to the smells and chemicals.

I like to try new things sometimes, but I usually go right back to vinegar and baking soda. Those cleaners do sound great, but with my hard water build up, vinegar or even soda pop has the acidic level I need to eat away at those stains and be safe for my septic tank. I have thought about using the Don Aslet one with the soft brush. I hate toilet brushes. They get so dirty and ucky. Now, I would like some tips on that!

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Q4u — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:41:01 GMT

Nothing beats a pumice stone for getting rid of toilet bowl stains (elbow grease required) and it's never harmed it.... then I disinfect with a disinfectant cleaner. Voila!

Re: Questions about using Lysol Power toilet bowl cleaner

gizmogal — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:41:35 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
@qualityshopper I've been using it for years. I don't wear all kinds of protective gear and so far so good :-)

Ditto for me, just as @Bird mama says. I use that same product once a week or so and it does a fine job with bowl rings or other stains. I don’t take any elaborate precautions or wear protective gear, just handle with common sense. For instance, I won’t combine the Lysol product with another chemical like bleach, ammonia, Comet, etc. I don’t squirt it in from way above the bowl so it might splash out of the bowl onto me. I don’t swish it around with the brush super-vigorously enough to create a splash onto my clothes or bare skin. You know, common sense like birdmama apparently uses.

@quality shopper: The mfr. includes all the warnings to make sure the clueless are informed. Covering their legal responsibilities since the product is a chemical. I wouldn’t be surprised if your Comet has a precaution saying not to ingest it, or to keep it away from your eyes, or some such. I bought a new toaster oven recently and the manual warned me in all-caps, bold type not to use it while in the bathtub! Duh?

Not saying you ought not to read labels, but you should be aware that using cleaning chemicals has inherent risk and you can minimize the risk by strict adherence to label warnings. Or use of common sense when handling.

Comet is an abrasive cleanser. Scratches the porcelain bowl. Lysol TB cleaner will do no harm, cleanse properly, and is only dangerous if used arbitrarily. Good product. (Keep it away from children)

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Pooky1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:57:40 GMT

i have not seen it. i just use bleach to clean toilet. i let it sit like 20 minutes and scrub toilet with toilet brush.

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:14:32 GMT

@gizmogal "to make sure the clueless are informed".

That pretty much says it all! Informed, but still clueless. Made me laugh out loud.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:22:41 GMT

i use it. i sometimes open a window if the weather is nice and i do wear gloves anytime i am cleaning the bathroom.

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novamc1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 18:04:04 GMT

@qualityshopper

Comet is awfully scratchy for use,on toilets, tubs and sinks. Once you damage the porcelain finish with an abrasive cleanser, it gets dirtier very easily and soon.

The best bathroom-cleaning products I've ever found and have used for several years are the Clorox wands with easy pop-on-and-pop-off nonscratching scrubber pads. You never have to touch the pad---push a button on the wand and the used pad pops off into the trash.

I still have to clean toilet rims and and exterior places with a soft sponge and some Lysol bathroom

cleanser or other brand, but the Clorox wands are easy and handy for swishing and scrubbing out a toilet.

I get the Clorox refill pads in bulk at Costco or BJ's Warehouse whenever they go on sale.

As for warnings on labels, be safe and careful not to mix ammonia with any bathroom or kitchen cleanser that might contain bleach. Fumes that will result can kill you. (I believe Comet contains bleach, too.)

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:37:16 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
@qualityshopper

Comet is awfully scratchy for use,on toilets, tubs and sinks. Once you damage the porcelain finish with an abrasive cleanser, it gets dirtier very easily and soon.

The best bathroom-cleaning products I've ever found and have used for several years are the Clorox wands with easy pop-on-and-pop-off nonscratching scrubber pads. You never have to touch the pad---push a button on the wand and the used pad pops off into the trash.

I still have to clean toilet rims and and exterior places with a soft sponge and some Lysol bathroom
cleanser or other brand, but the Clorox wands are easy and handy for swishing and scrubbing out a toilet.

I get the Clorox refill pads in bulk at Costco or BJ's Warehouse whenever they go on sale.

As for warnings on labels, be safe and careful not to mix ammonia with any bathroom or kitchen cleanser that might contain bleach. Fumes that will result can kill you. (I believe Comet contains bleach, too.)

I like the toliet wands also....

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qualityshopper — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 05:24:54 GMT

Thanks everyone for your replies. I know that companies like to put all these warnings on labels as a way to protect themselves against lawsuits, but they do cause you to question whether you want to chance using them. I like the idea of using the Clorox wands, but our toilet is very, very old and, consequently, has rough areas in the porcelain. That's probably why it stains up so badly. Because of the rough areas, I'm not sure how good of a job the wands would do. I'm going to go ahead and try the Lysol and hope for the best. Thanks again everyone!

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Big Sister — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:54:43 GMT

Instead of Comet cleanser, try using Bon Ami cleanser. It is not supposed to scratch. It is the only one I have used for years.

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novamc1 — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:23:42 GMT

Manufacturer of Bon Ami says it is a "mild abrasive". It does not apparently contain any disinfecting properties.

My parents used Bon Ami to clean house windows and car windows. I decided many years ago when I became an adult that this was not the best way to get the job done.

I don't want any "mild abrasive" used on my porcelain bathroom fixtures, and I would like to think I'm killing some germs while exerting all that effort to get a tub, sink or toilet clean.

All porcelain surfaces in my parents' home showed all the abuse from using the "mild abrasive".

I certainly don't want any "mild abrasives" on my car windows, either. My Dad (who died at 96 almost a decade ago,) always traded in his car every three years and bought new, so he probably didn't care if some small scratches were on the windshield. I keep my cars longer and use modern window cleaners to get them sparkling.