Toilet ring stains can be so unsightly, especially when you have guests around, and as a result, you want to try everything possible to avoid or clean them as soon as you see them forming in your toilet bowl.
These rings can appear due to mineral buildup from hard water, or they can also form when a toilet bowl is neglected and not cleaned for an extended period. However, how do you remove toilet ring stains? In this post, you will learn how to remove toilet ring stains from a toilet bowl using various products and methods, step by step.
To remove toilet ring stains from a toilet bowl, you will need a strong toilet bowl cleaner with acidic or bleach properties, specifically designed to remove stains. You can also use homemade cleaners, such as a paste made from baking soda and dish soap, or a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and dish soap. One of the best cleaning products I use for this purpose is Zep acidic toilet bowl cleaner, which contains hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid.
What you will need
- An acidic toilet bowl cleaner ( Zep Acid toilet bowl cleaner) / toilet bowl cleaner with bleach /baking soda and dish soap paste, or a mixture of equal parts 3% hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.
- Pumice stone (optional)
- Toilet bowl cleaning brush
How to remove toilet ring stains from a toilet bowl
A) Using an acid toilet bowl cleaner /toilet bowl cleaner with bleach / a mixture of baking soda and dish soap paste, or hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.
1. Put on protective gloves and eye protection glasses before starting.
2. Flush the toilet to wet it and to remove excess water in the bowl. You can also use a plunger to flush out excess water.
3. Apply the toilet bowl cleaner or the baking powder and the dish soap paste or the mixture of hydrogen peroxide and dish soap liberally around the inside of the bowl, focusing on the stained areas.
4. Use a toilet brush to scrub the stained areas vigorously, making sure the cleaner covers the entire stain thoroughly.
5. Let the cleaner sit for the recommended time as per the product instructions or for at least 15-30 minutes to allow it to break down the stains effectively.
6. Scrub the stain again with the toilet brush to loosen any remaining residue.
7. Flush the toilet to rinse away the cleaner and the loosened stains.
b.)How to remove hard water stain rings from a toilet bowl using a pumice stone
Wet the stone thoroughly and ensure it is well soaked. Please do not use it dry, as it may scratch the surfaces in the toilet bowl.
Use the pumice stone to gently rub the stained areas. You will notice the stone wearing off as you clean the stain.
When you are done and satisfied with the results, flush the toilet to remove any leftover residue.
How to maintain and prevent toilet ring stains from forming in the future
1. Regularly clean the toilet bowl at least once a week to prevent stains from building up.
2. Consider using a toilet bowl cleaner with bleach or acidic properties regularly to keep the bowl clean and prevent new stains from forming.
3. Use a toilet brush to scrub the bowl during routine cleaning to prevent mineral deposits and stains from accumulating.
4. Encourage household members to flush the toilet after each use to prevent stains from setting in.
5. If you have hard water, consider installing a water softener or using a toilet bowl cleaner specifically formulated for hard water stains.
These are the methods I have used to remove toilet ring stains from a toilet bowl successfully. Please let me know if this worked for you. Please share the before-and-after pictures of a toilet bowl you recently managed to clean and remove the toilet ring stains in the comments section below.
