Porcelain sinks and toilets can give a beautiful feeling, harvest to a bathroom. However, a vintage toilet can have the unsightly problem of stains and mineral deposits from years of use. Well water can also cause unattractive mineral deposits in porous porcelain. There are several methods and inexpensive products available to help clean rust from a stained toilet bowl.
How to get rid of rust stains
Getting rid of the rust stains on the toilet bowl is simple with the right products and know-how. The amount of time it takes to get rid of rust stains will depend on the severity of the stain, what material your plate is and what product you are using. If a stain has been built over years, you may have to absorb or rub it for longer than the initial directions indicate, sometimes during the night. You may also have to reapply the product or method after the first time. Different products will work better in different materials, always check the warning labels of any product to know the restrictions of use and safety precautions that must be taken. Also, know that white vinegar and baking soda will not normally work in rust spots; Let the brew for other spots and spots of hard water.
One of the simplest ways to find a rust removal product is to ask a salesperson for a home improvement or hardware store. Or you could try one of the following methods that are said to be tried and true. Fine sandpaper or a pumice stone rubs gently over very difficult stains should rub them out without damaging your bowl. The abrasion of the paper or stone breaks the mineral particles (mold), bringing them to the surface to be eliminated. You can also try to remove the stain by applying a pile of table salt to the area and then pour the lemon juice over it; the juice of lemon and salt will absorb the oxide. Do not be afraid to leave the rye / lemon juice mixture in a long period of time; It can be left for hours if necessary. You will be able to see the absorption of rust by observing a change of color in the treatment.
There are products that exist purely for the removal of rust. CLR, acronym for calcium, lime and rust, is a chemical that will remove stains when applied. Read the label for instructions. Shaw Pads makes a product called Ecological toilet ring remover that does not use chemicals, just abrasion on the pad. Finally, there is pumice "scrubbing" sticks in the market. A pumice stone with a united wand that is intended to remove difficult stains from toilets. Even though the product is not expensive (around $ 9) a pumice stone alone does the same job.