Water stains that appear in your toilets can be embarrassing. They can also be challenging to remove. But why do they appear in the first place, and how do you get rid of them? Toilets may develop water stains if your water is hard. Stains might also arise from mold or bacterial growth. Stains may also develop from exposure to the chemicals from cleaning products that you use to clean the toilet. Fortunately, there are several options available to help remove those unsightly stains.

Baking Soda and Vinegar

The combination of baking soda and vinegar is one of the most practical solutions for affordable plumbing Las Vegas NV. This cleaning solution doesn’t require harsh chemicals, and chances are high you have the products lying around your house. To start, pour one cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl and let it sit for one minute. Next, add one cup of baking soda to the toilet bowl and follow with 1-2 cups of vinegar. The reaction should cause fizzing. Let the solution sit for about 10 minutes. Use a toilet brush to scrub away any residual stains, and let the solution stand for 30 minutes. If any stains are left, scrub them again. Lastly, flush the toilet to rinse out the solution.

Borax and Vinegar

If the solution of baking soda and vinegar doesn’t remove all the stains, you can try borax and vinegar instead. Borax is a household cleaning solution that’s a bit stronger than vinegar. Therefore, it’s commonly used to remove difficult stains. For this technique, start by adding about a quarter cup of borax into the toilet bowl. Follow with one cup of vinegar, and let the solution stand for about 20 minutes. Before flushing, scrub the sides of the toilet bowl with a brush to remove any remaining stains. Flush the toilet to remove the solution.

Bleach

Bleach is another remedy for toilet stains. However, bleach should be used with caution. Also, note that bleach should never be combined with any other cleaning product, as the interaction can cause a dangerous chemical reaction. Bleach should be mixed only with water, regardless of the appliance or surface, you are cleaning. To remove toilet stains, pour one cup of bleach into the toilet bowl and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then, scrub the interior of the toilet bowl and flush. If you are trying to remove mold or bacteria, be sure to use regular bleach rather than a cleaner with bleach.

Water stains in your toilet can be unsightly. However, the good news is that it can be fairly easy to remove them. If you need expert advice and assistance, contact Service Plus Plumbing for superior plumbing Las Vegas today.