{"id":3008,"date":"2021-02-27T09:34:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T03:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestflushingtoilet.org\/?page_id=3008"},"modified":"2022-11-06T12:34:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T06:34:17","slug":"how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-from-a-toilet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bestflushingtoilet.org\/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-from-a-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Hard Water Stains from a Toilet? Top 5 Ways!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hard water is one of the most common causes of water stains on your toilet, faucet, sink, and even shower. If not cleaned with the right substances, hard water stains can remain after cleaning your fixture. To make matters worse, hard water leaves behind mineral deposits (calcium, iron, and magnesium)<\/span> that can cause rust, white scales, or yellow stains.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of how bad hard water toilet stains make your toilet look, you can quickly get rid of them with some household items and chemicals. But before you apply any hard water cleaning substance, make sure the toilet bowl is drained<\/a>. Flush the toilet to remove the water or use a plunger. Emptying the bowl ensures that the product you\u2019re using isn\u2019t too dilute for perfect results.<\/span><\/p>\n

Effectiveness of Different Types of Toilet Stain Remover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Toilet Stain Remover<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nEffectiveness<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTime Required<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vinegar and Borax Mixture:<\/strong><\/td>\n90%<\/td>\n20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coke:<\/strong><\/td>\n85%<\/td>\n50 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WD-40 Cleaner:<\/strong><\/td>\n95%<\/td>\n10 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vinegar and Baking Soda:<\/strong><\/td>\n92%<\/td>\n30 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bleach: <\/strong><\/td>\n90%<\/td>\n10 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vinegar: <\/strong><\/td>\n88%<\/td>\n1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydrochloric Acid:<\/strong><\/td>\n96%<\/td>\n5 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

5 Ways: How to Remove Hard Water Stains from a Toilet?<\/h2>\n

You will find different cleaning products on the market. But a cleaning product is costly, and it contains harmful chemicals. Here are different easy ways that you can remove hard water stains on your toilet:<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Use vinegar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Vinegar is one of the most effective cleaning substances to use at home. However, vinegar takes a longer time to be effective, meaning you may not use the toilet for several hours. You need to shut off the toilet’s water supply<\/a> and follow the procedure:<\/span><\/p>\n