"This sound" is the pumice (lava rock albeit 'soft') scraping away not only the hard water ring but after doing that a few times, you have scratching the glazed surface of the porcelain, then you are going to have the hard water ring embed into the now unglazed scratches in the porcelain, and bring unremovable stains. Been there done that, ended up buying a new toilet, after using a pumice stick a few times.
DON'T DO THIS! I did this before using the pumice stone shown in the video. Yeah, it got rid of the stain but also scratched the porcelain really bad. Then when the bowl had no porcelain to protect its surface within a week or two the ring was back but now had seeped down into the porcelain surface and is now impossible to get out.
I have a Toto toilet with a glaze. Our cleaning lady used pumice and it removed the glaze, so I can't get the lime ring at all now. So, if you have a glaze, it will be removed as well.
I do this: Scrub the stain away with a Clorox disposable scrubber. Run all the water out by flushing Spray with Lysol and Clorox Bang. If I see a spot, Flush way down. Apply Lysol/Clorox. It goes away. Once a week, the Clorox disposable scrubber keeps it in check. I can't see not cleaning my toilet for TWO WEEKS. C'mon!
After doing that -drain the toilet and wax with a windshield sealant the ring area. It will prevent the buildup from coming back and adhering to the small scratches caused by the pumice.
Just use 120 grit sand paper and keep it wet works in seconds and does not scratch the bowl toss in the trash when done. Anyhow Whats funny is was talking to the wife about cleaning the toilets and this vid popped up out of no where. Like they are not listening to us. Watch what ya say now a days.
I found that a magic eraser can be an option, especially if you don’t have the scourin stick in hand and have a magic eraser. Some elbow behind it is necessary but will make a difference.
@@MikeKlimek where I used the pumas got worse. It was larger and the area that I used it felt rough as well. It must have started to take off the coating. I used it with a really light hand so I'm not sure what I did wrong.
What a strange toilet. Barely any water fills up the bowl before it just sucks back down the hole. Does it only use like 1/2 gallon at a time or something?
Thank you for this video! Has anyone tried using the scouring stick or sand paper on bath tubs? It looks like it should be fine on tubs as well but I'm always nervous about leaving scratches. TIA!
Just tried the 100 grain sandpaper trick and it worked perfectly. Made it real smooth. It also worked underneath the rim to remove the rust stains. thanks man!
Technically, toilet are entirely made of clay, allowed to dry and harden up after some TLC out of the mold. But this is "Virtuous" China, not porcelain so it will have tiny scratches if sanded with 5,000 grit sandpaper. I can't believe what I am hearing or seeing. I think the average plumber would place into a headlock then body slam you! It might work great if you painted your car and had a run in the clear coat. Maybe the plumber is off screen with a new replacement just putting a new wax seal. But here to, no longer a wax just a petroleum based product with a colorant to appear wax like. I can do that...
"This sound" is the pumice (lava rock albeit 'soft') scraping away not only the hard water ring but after doing that a few times, you have scratching the glazed surface of the porcelain, then you are going to have the hard water ring embed into the now unglazed scratches in the porcelain, and bring unremovable stains. Been there done that, ended up buying a new toilet, after using a pumice stick a few times.
TO KEEP IT AWAY AFTER CLEANING, DRY AND RUB A CANDLE ON ON THE RING IT WILL FILL IN MICRO CHIPS THAT CAUSE IT TO COME BACK
Was thinking the same thing
@@davecardozo6769 will clear nail polish also have the same effect?
DON'T DO THIS! I did this before using the pumice stone shown in the video. Yeah, it got rid of the stain but also scratched the porcelain really bad. Then when the bowl had no porcelain to protect its surface within a week or two the ring was back but now had seeped down into the porcelain surface and is now impossible to get out.
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Use the Inside of a banana peal with a couple small dabs of Honey. The Ring scrubs off in about 5 minutes, no matter how gritty the calcium build up.
Now that's an organic repair!
Lol
Totally false.
Try using Rust Dissolver by Rust-Oleum...it works. Leave on for 5-10 minutes then scrub with still brush.
Make that "stiff" brush on original comment ...and guaranteed it will work.
I have a Toto toilet with a glaze. Our cleaning lady used pumice and it removed the glaze, so I can't get the lime ring at all now. So, if you have a glaze, it will be removed as well.
Thank you so much for the video, it worked like a magic for me and I'm such a happy camper now. Great job!
Glad it helped you!
thanks!👍I appreciate it.
Welcome!
I do this:
Scrub the stain away with a Clorox disposable scrubber.
Run all the water out by flushing
Spray with Lysol and Clorox
Bang.
If I see a spot, Flush way down. Apply Lysol/Clorox. It goes away.
Once a week, the Clorox disposable scrubber keeps it in check.
I can't see not cleaning my toilet for TWO WEEKS. C'mon!
After doing that -drain the toilet and wax with a windshield sealant the ring area. It will prevent the buildup from coming back and adhering to the small scratches caused by the pumice.
Very Interesting-I'll have to try that!
How do you drain the toilet and you get windshield seal it from the car store
Thank you for this video.
Welcome Pedro!
Just use 120 grit sand paper and keep it wet works in seconds and does not scratch the bowl toss in the trash when done. Anyhow Whats funny is was talking to the wife about cleaning the toilets and this vid popped up out of no where. Like they are not listening to us. Watch what ya say now a days.
LOL-you're not kidding with watching what you say. We don't carry phones, we carry monitoring devices!
"it's kinda like sandpaper" so it will take the smooth glaze off the porcelain so then any stains ya won't be able to get them off at all.
I found that a magic eraser can be an option, especially if you don’t have the scourin stick in hand and have a magic eraser. Some elbow behind it is necessary but will make a difference.
Good advice-I'll try that next time!
I have tried this to no luck even after putting some pressure on it. Did you add anything else on it?
@@NancyLovesKevin i used Borax solution with magic eraser. Make sure to let solution sit in toilet.
@@NancyLovesKevin also if the level of water is lower than ring add water to toilet and let solution sit.
By using an abrasive, doesn’t that scratch the surface and make it easier to accumulate deposits and staining?
Yes, it will ruin the glaze.
BIG TIME!! Using a pumice stone is 100% the WRONG WAY to do this.
Will a Mr Clean magic eraser work as well; be more gentle????
My guess is that it probably won't but give it a try and let me know!
Thank you so much yaar...
Excellent channel
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I'm curious how your toilet is now 2 years later. I had to replace my toilet by using this product
I've moved since then so I don't know. What happened to your toilet?
@@MikeKlimek where I used the pumas got worse. It was larger and the area that I used it felt rough as well. It must have started to take off the coating. I used it with a really light hand so I'm not sure what I did wrong.
What a strange toilet. Barely any water fills up the bowl before it just sucks back down the hole. Does it only use like 1/2 gallon at a time or something?
Nope, 1.6 like normal. It is an elongated bowl so it does have more volume.
Doesn’t that pumice stone scratch the porcelain coating?
No it shouldn't-pumice is softer than porcelain. Just make sure the pumice stone is wet when using it.
it sure does....it's abrasive....one of his first sentences was: "it's kinda like sand paper"!
No matter how you clean the ring, it will probably be back in a couple of weeks. The ring is caused by pitting.
Thank you for this video! Has anyone tried using the scouring stick or sand paper on bath tubs? It looks like it should be fine on tubs as well but I'm always nervous about leaving scratches. TIA!
I’ve used it on ceramic stoves and it works great
@@rachelwilson8734 thank you for responding and good to know!
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I use 100 grain sandpaper and it works fine, plus you get a ton more at a cheaper price.
That's a great tip thank you!
I just tried this with a small piece of fine sand paper. Wow! Works great! And I can just toss it out afterward. Super easy! Thank you.
@@views40 No problem(:
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Just tried the 100 grain sandpaper trick and it worked perfectly. Made it real smooth. It also worked underneath the rim to remove the rust stains. thanks man!
Technically, toilet are entirely made of clay, allowed to dry and harden up after some TLC out of the mold. But this is "Virtuous" China, not porcelain so it will have tiny scratches if sanded with 5,000 grit sandpaper. I can't believe what I am hearing or seeing. I think the average plumber would place into a headlock then body slam you!
It might work great if you painted your car and had a run in the clear coat. Maybe the plumber is off screen with a new replacement just putting a new wax seal. But here to, no longer a wax just a petroleum based product with a colorant to appear wax like.
I can do that...
Do NOT use a pumice stone!!! You will scratch the toilet and then you will have a bigger ring.
The scratching sound is like sratching a black board 🤮
I totally agree-it's a terrible sound!
Toilet is old enamel is worn get a new one.
Don’t work for us
I thought you were Jason Nash
LOL!
Using a stone on porcelain makes as much sense as using it on a windshield to remove bugs