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[felixmom]

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!

[Lilysmom]

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

[eddyandme]

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@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.  

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@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!

[eddyandme]

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@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.

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

[eddyandme]

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@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!

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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!

[summerwind]

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.

[jackthebear]

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

long enough for cleaning anyway

[jlkz]

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

[gizmogal]

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@eddyandmewrote:

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@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.  

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@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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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. 

[GSPgirl]

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@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.

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