I would really like to know what people use on that ring of hard water that forms in the toilet. I scrub and scrub and nada! Help!SDRonni - 11-16-2008 at 11:55 AM
We use a special pumice stone on the hard water line on the tiles of our swimming pool. I imagine that may solve your problem.....good luck!Udo - 11-16-2008 at 11:56 AM
Mexico has a very strong vinegar that works wonders. If all else fails, a pumice stone will do the job without scratching the toilet china.
The pumice stone you can buy at restaurant supply stores (i.e. Smart & Final) because they are regularly used to clean griddles without scratching
the seasoned surface. At least in most of the U.S. restaurants.
You guys are way too anal
Dave - 11-16-2008 at 12:15 PM
Relax, It's Baja.
Just shut the lid.motoged - 11-16-2008 at 12:24 PM
Ringers,
I would NOT apply abrasive pumice to a porcelain surface....unless you want to set up an abraided surface which will only attract more deposits. There
is a solution sold in hardware stores that removes "Lime deposits":
Drain the bowl and let it dry....then spray on product and let it sit....try a scotch scrubber before steel wool...
Rinse and spit.....
Gedlonglegsinlapaz - 11-16-2008 at 12:24 PM
If you choose not to follow Dave's suggestion....after all, there IS a MAN in the house & we all know about men & toilet lids
& seats ....I use the really fine grade wet/dry sand paper. Doesn't scratch
the surface.Udo - 11-16-2008 at 12:24 PM
But if you shut the lid, Dave, stuff kinds sticks to the deposits which then turns it into a coffee colored deposit.lingililingili - 11-16-2008 at 12:31 PM
Dave: Yuck!!!!
I have been working on these toilets all week. You know that commercial where someone lifts the lid and they have to put sunglasses on because of the
shine? That's what I want! Guess the commercial was not so effective if I only remember the shine and not the name of the product!
I will try vinegar and pumice combination, see how that works. Thanks!lingililingili - 11-16-2008 at 12:38 PM
motoged
Week too late on the cleaner, could have brought some of that with me.
I will try the steel wool too. ThanksBob and Susan - 11-16-2008 at 12:41 PM
we use pumice stone from the pool store
home depot in ensenada has them too...
we cut them into smaller pieces to use on the toilets
edit: oh yea
great of the dirty sole of the foot too when you wear flip-flops
[Edited on 11-16-2008 by Bob and Susan]lingililingili - 11-16-2008 at 12:49 PM
Bob and Susan
So, are there different types of pumice stone?
Thanks a lot!
BMG - 11-16-2008 at 01:14 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Relax, It's Baja.
Just shut the lid.
Now she'll want me to install a lid!!DianaT - 11-16-2008 at 01:22 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by BMG
Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Relax, It's Baja.
Just shut the lid.
Now she'll want me to install a lid!!
Yikes, need to keep my dog away.
DianeUdo - 11-16-2008 at 01:24 PM
lingililingili:
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL!
You'll have to replace the toilet bacause of the scratches and everything will stick to the scratches.Bob and Susan - 11-16-2008 at 05:17 PM
everything???
lingililingili ... it's just a regular pumice brick
nothing special
aviable at all pool storesBarry A. - 11-16-2008 at 06:38 PM
I can't remember what it is called, but the abrasive stiff material that looks like a screen that is used for smoothing joints between dry-wall
sheets, available at any hardware store, works great on toilet stains, and does not scratch the porsciline as near as I can tell. I use tin snips to
trim the 10 inch by 10 inch sheets of the material into little 2 inch squares, and then scrub with them. Each square will clean the toilet about 3
times before wearing out.
BarryPescador - 11-16-2008 at 09:19 PM
Muratic acid, in a weaker solution, really breaks down the deposits, which are formed by the water evaporating and leaving the lime deposits as a
ring. Makes the job a lot easier then with the pumice stone.BajaGringo - 11-16-2008 at 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by Pescador
Muratic acid, in a weaker solution, really breaks down the deposits, which are formed by the water evaporating and leaving the lime deposits as a
ring. Makes the job a lot easier then with the pumice stone.
That is an OK solution for septic systems as long as you follow up the acid with many flushes to fully dilute the rinse as acid residue combined with
kitchen sink grease in the septic system can form paraffin wax which can seal off the drains.
A caustic based cleaner is a better alternative and will actually help break up scale and residue in your septic tank as well...
CLR
motoged - 11-17-2008 at 01:34 AM
Folks,
CLR is a caustic liquid product that is quite good...probably available in larger centres/shops in Baja.Bob and Susan - 11-17-2008 at 05:25 AM
we use clr too
but mainly for the chrome faucets...
the toilet is a different animal
we haven't found CLR here in mulege
lingililingili - 11-17-2008 at 07:52 AM
Okay, here comes that "a" word again but I don't have issues with my faucets, they look as good as the day we bought them. I do think I have seen CLR
at the Ace Hardware store here.
Thanks everybody!!!oldlady - 11-17-2008 at 08:07 AM
You are correct Linguini. Ace does carry it.BMG - 11-17-2008 at 08:14 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by lingililingili
Okay, here comes that "a" word again but I don't have issues with my faucets, they look as good as the day we bought them. I do think I have seen CLR
at the Ace Hardware store here.
Thanks everybody!!!
I had to ask what she meant by the "a" word. I was thinking acid, but that didn't make much sense to me. Turns out she was thinking anal, as in I
am required to wipe the faucets with a micro fiber towel after every use. I must admit that the faucets do look great still.
But...I refuse to wipe the toilet bowl with a micro fiber after every use.oldlady - 11-17-2008 at 08:22 AM
When did you start using the toilet bowl?BMG - 11-17-2008 at 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by oldlady
When did you start using the toilet bowl?
When the bucket got full.ckiefer - 11-17-2008 at 10:55 AM
I've used the wet/dry sand paper longlegs refers to. You won't need to rub very hard, it comes right off. Then I throw in one of those clorox tabs
to the tank. Works great, everytime!
Sorry, but
Dave - 11-17-2008 at 12:23 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by BajaGringo
That is an OK solution for septic systems as long as you follow up the acid with many flushes to fully dilute the rinse as acid residue combined with
kitchen sink grease in the septic system can form paraffin wax which can seal off the drains.
A caustic based cleaner is a better alternative and will actually help break up scale and residue in your septic tank as well...
I wouldn't put anything in a septic system that would destroy the process. Microbes don't like caustic cleaners much.lingililingili - 11-18-2008 at 08:36 AM
Thanks Everybody! Want you all to know that our toilets never looked so great! Not sure what worked best because I used vinegar with pumice,
anti-sarro with pumice, and a product called "Harpic Removedor de 100% Sarro with pumice. Appreciate all the help.
....I use the really fine grade wet/dry sand paper. Doesn't scratch
the surface.
