Rust rings on porcelain

[bigdog]

I have rust rings on porcelain, specifically all of the porcelain toilets in the house.

I suspect b/c this is a result a lot of iron in the water (well water).
Have tried using bleach to remove rust stains, w/o success ?

Is there some way or a product someone can recommend to removed these ugly stains ?

Thanks,
Bigdog

[PaugusBayFireFighter]

Try using the "Pumie Pumice Scouring Stick"...you can find it at Lowes...hope this video helps!



http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=rust%20stain%20removal%20from%20porcelain%20toil et&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CFoQtwIwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Drju aAKzt9Tk&ei=zvOyUPOfHKvE0AH7woG4DQ&usg=AFQjCNHhIcvG_LlO8OGhQafjWUicdtldPA&sig2=STDPR_i5gS7RT0vliDcV2Q

[MDoug]

I had success with my battery-powered Dremel tool and Comet powder cleaner. Be sure to drain the water first. Use the buffer tool attachment and apply a little powder and water mixture to it.

[Happy Gourmand]

Muriatic acid works. Follow the directions.

[Sunbeam lodge]

Muriatic acid works. Follow the directions.

I would like to try this as it probably would not hurt the finish. Would it hurt the bacteria in the septic system?

[NoBozo]

I used CLR (Calcium, Lime, Rust) to remove rust stains from the toilet. It DID'NT work. We have a septic system so I'm always concerned about "killing" the good bacteria..etc. :look: NB

[Glendale Girl]

There is a product called Whink Rust Remover. I found it at Market Basket in Tilton. Its wonderful and no scrubbing needed just squirt it on your stains and they disappear. It is safe for septic systems. I have had great success using this product.

[ishoot308]

The best product I have found that is safe for septics is "Sno-Bol" cleaner. It made short work of hard iron and rust stains in my sinks, toilets and exterior siding and foundation. Nothing else would touch it!

http://www.amazon.com/CDC84130-SNO-BOL-Toilet-Bowl-Cleaner/dp/B0015QDE10

Dan

[Chaselady]

I have learned the hard way, you can't use bleach on hard water stains. Chlorine binds with iron ( in hard water) and creates more staining.

[DickR]

While various products can be used to clean the mineral deposits on the toilets, you could address the source of the problem by installing a water softener. To size it, you'd need to know the hardness (calcium & magnesium) and iron numbers, so a water quality test would be in order. You can get that done fairly cheaply through the state office in Concord.

[Great Northern Cleaning]

There is a product in the cleaning isle at Walmart called "the works".... And I can tell you ...it works very well. Use your toilet brush to push some of the water down the drain and then pour the works in the bowl...you will be amazed as the rust disappears before your eyes. Use caution as this product is very strong and will burn your skin on contact.

[DickR]

A search on the product came up with an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the product, which lists the active ingredient as 15-25% hydrochloric acid. No wonder it dissolves metallic compound deposits! Use with caution, per the label.