Calcium builds up in a toilet bowl when your home has hard water, meaning there is a high alkaline content in the water supply. As the water sits on the toilet bowl, these calcium deposits are deposited on the surface of the toilet bowl, causing the unattractive calcium buildup that is often not removable with the hygienic cleaning brush alone. Luckily, you can eliminate the accumulation by combining a few items from the low-cost home pantry.
Instructions
1 Sprinkle a heavy baking powder with baking soda on a scrubbing brush and rub over the deposits. Sodium bicarbonate will provide a slightly abrasive texture plus a cleaning element that removes the freshest stains.
2 Pour 2 cups of vinegar into the toilet bowl, along with 1 cup of baking soda. The vinegar will dissolve these calcium deposits and the sodium bicarbonate adds an extra cleansing and deodorizing agent.
3 Place the lid on the toilet, and let it sit for an hour.
4 Scrub the toilet bowl with a toilet brush, and the calcium buildup will easily wipe away. The time gives enough time for the calcium accumulation to soften.
5 Pull the chain and allow it to be refilled with fresh water.