Removing stains from a toilet

[kraftykraft]

I have a second bathroom that rarely gets used. It is more of a cat room than a bathroom. The toilet has developed hard water stains because it doesn't get used very often. I clean it on a regular basis, but this doesn't seem to be enough. Does anyone know of a commericial (or home made) product that will remove these stains. It is starting to bother me a bit.

Thanks.

[ProudVegan]

Distilled Vinegar.

But Ecos is a very good animal/environment friendly and chemical free product that will help clean out the stain.

[rabid_child]

I usually pour some bleach in the toilet and let it sit there until I need to use the toilet again. Thus far, its been quite effective in cleaning it.

[kraftykraft]

bleach = good. Thanks for the advice :)

[ProudVegan]

Right, clorox bleach works well too.. I thought u were looking for alternatives. :/

[Joe]

Chlorine bleach is good for cleaning, but bad for the environment. I tend to use it only as a last resort.

Vinegar is a good suggestion. Combine it with baking soda for foaming action.

Anything with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is good for cleaning toilets. This would include soda/cola (in case you have some that has gone flat), Tang or similar mixes, and even those denture cleaner tablets (like Efferdent) can be used. This becomes largely a question of what is economical.

[thebelovedtree]

I don't think bleach will work for hard water stains, you need something acidic to help disolve the deposits and bleach is a strong base. vinegar or any of the other acidic suggestions would probably work better.

[crystalteacup]

What my mom uses is this pumuce stick thing. You basically scrub off the stain like you scrub scaly feet.

http://www.homefocuscatalog.com/home/cleaning-and-storage/48672-Pumice-Toilet-Cleaner.html

This one is super expensive, she buys hers for about 2 or 3 dollars and they last quite a long time.

[FreshTart]

Pumuce thingy works well.

Also, if you are very poor or can't find one, baking soda does help....but it will take forever and a day to get rid of it.