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Getting rust off ceramic
Maybe CLR...
On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 22:11:22 GMT, LinuxSaves wrote: A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! |
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The suggestions so far have included CLR, SoftScrub, and Scotchbright
pads. Can I be reasonably sure that none of these will damage the ceramic? Unlike a bathtub, which I'm sure any of these products would be fine on, the toilet lid has a very glossy finish and I'm concerned that it may get damaged if the cleaning method is too harsh. Thanks! Clark Griswold wrote: Scotchbright pads......... "LinuxSaves" wrote in message link.net... A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! |
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LinuxSaves wrote:
A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! Hi, Baking soda won't rub it off? Tony |
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LinuxSaves wrote in news:OlRrd.10832$NU3.9924
@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net: The suggestions so far have included CLR, SoftScrub, and Scotchbright pads. Can I be reasonably sure that none of these will damage the ceramic? Unlike a bathtub, which I'm sure any of these products would be fine on, the toilet lid has a very glossy finish and I'm concerned that it may get damaged if the cleaning method is too harsh. Your local grocery store or home hardware store should have a bottle of stuff specifically designed to remove rust stains. Look for a cleaner containing oxalic acid. |
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Often you can remove small rust marks from your enamel pots and pans by rubbing with a little baking powder on a damp cloth. -Haleys For really hard to remove rust stains on your porcelain sinks, tubs and toilet, try rubbing the area with automotive rubbing compound on a cloth. -Haleys I've not tried either of these. Use at your own risk. Whatever you try, test it out on an inconspicuous part of the toilet first. mikey. LinuxSaves wrote: A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! |
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A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! Naval Jelly or some other oxalic acid based product. Takes very little. |
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LinuxSaves wrote in news:eqMrd.10507$NU3.1559
@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net: A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! My choice would be a cream cleaner made for cleaning glass stove tops. It's both a cleaner and a polish. It will definitely leave your toilet lid spotless and shiny. -- Wayne in Phoenix *If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it. *A mind is a terrible thing to lose. |
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Barkeepers Friend
On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 04:04:13 GMT, Murray Peterson wrote: LinuxSaves wrote in news:OlRrd.10832$NU3.9924 : The suggestions so far have included CLR, SoftScrub, and Scotchbright pads. Can I be reasonably sure that none of these will damage the ceramic? Unlike a bathtub, which I'm sure any of these products would be fine on, the toilet lid has a very glossy finish and I'm concerned that it may get damaged if the cleaning method is too harsh. Your local grocery store or home hardware store should have a bottle of stuff specifically designed to remove rust stains. Look for a cleaner containing oxalic acid. |
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Roger wrote:
A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! Naval Jelly or some other oxalic acid based product. Takes very little. "ZUD" cleanser powder, supermarket item, oxalic based, milder than Navel Jelly (which would be my second choice). Dave |
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: Barkeepers Friend Just be careful not to rub if you use that -- it contains some serious abrasives. |
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LinuxSaves wrote:
A careless houseguest left a metal-bottomed can on the back of the toilet--the very new, very expensive toilet. As might be expected, the combination of moisture in the bathroom and the metal can left rust marks on the toilet lid (not seat). I've done all I can with gentle methods (I used dish soap and a soft sponge) and got rid of most of it. However, there are still a few small, but noticeable, rust stains. I'm hoping for advice on how to remove the rust without harming the ceramic. Thanks in advance for any advice and/or suggestions! I would use a hydrofloric acid rust stain remover called "Whink". It will take the rust off instantly. You need to wear rubber gloves when you use it, and wipe and rinse it off the porcelain as soon as it's done because it will slowly attack the porcelain finish and you don't want to give it a chance to remove the shine. If you don't want to risk etching the finish at all, use a rust removal product called "Naval jelly" (I believe it's phosphoric acid based). Best regards, Bob |
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