Rust rings on porcelain

bigdog · 11-25-2012, 10:16 PM

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 · 11-25-2012, 11:46 PM

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...gS7RT0vliDcV2Q

MDoug · 11-26-2012, 06:15 AM

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 · 11-26-2012, 07:31 AM

Muriatic acid works. Follow the directions.

Sunbeam lodge · 11-26-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

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 · 11-26-2012, 10:47 AM

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.

NB

Glendale Girl · 11-26-2012, 12:50 PM

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 · 11-26-2012, 01:00 PM

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-B.../dp/B0015QDE10

Dan

Chaselady · 11-26-2012, 08:45 PM

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 · 11-27-2012, 11:38 AM

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 · 11-29-2012, 04:03 PM

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 · 11-29-2012, 07:05 PM

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.

11-25-2012, 10:16 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Rust rings on porcelain 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

11-25-2012, 11:46 PM	#2
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	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...gS7RT0vliDcV2Q Attached Images

11-26-2012, 06:15 AM	#3
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Rust Rings on Porcelain 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.

11-26-2012, 12:50 PM	#7
Glendale Girl Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 47 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Rust Stains 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.

11-26-2012, 01:00 PM	#8
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,928 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,939 Times in 1,915 Posts	Sno-Bol 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-B.../dp/B0015QDE10 Dan

11-26-2012, 07:31 AM	#4
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Muriatic acid works. Follow the directions.

11-26-2012, 10:47 AM	#6
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	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. NB

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11-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#9
Chaselady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melvin Village Posts: 309 Thanks: 150 Thanked 105 Times in 73 Posts	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.

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11-27-2012, 11:38 AM	#10
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 735 Thanks: 4 Thanked 254 Times in 166 Posts	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.

11-29-2012, 04:03 PM	#11
Great Northern Cleaning Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belmont Posts: 89 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	Go to Walmart... 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.

11-29-2012, 07:05 PM	#12
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 735 Thanks: 4 Thanked 254 Times in 166 Posts	"The Works" is hydrochloric acid 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.