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What is this discoloration in toilet?
Hello,
I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On 26 Nov 2006 10:56:17 -0800, "
wrote: Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg I would try diluted muratic acid (follow directions) to clean it and rinse well. My guess is your water causes this. -- Oren "Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly." |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it. For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
Colbyt wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it. For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Frank |
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hows it flushing? the build up often clogs the inner bowl passages
causing poor flushing..... muriatic acids risks are overstated, just have window open, dont splash, wear gloves. wear eye protection in case you splash by accident. i just take a deep breathe hold it use acid and leave room immediately shutting door years ago acids were used all the time without the safety hype |
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On 26 Nov 2006 11:47:47 -0800, "Frank" wrote:
Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it. For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Vinegar is excellent for removing calcium spots on cars hit by sprinklers with hard water. -- Oren "Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly." |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On 26 Nov 2006 11:48:02 -0800, "
wrote: muriatic acids risks are overstated, just have window open, dont splash, wear gloves. wear eye protection in case you splash by accident. Don't pour water into muriatic acid; pour muriatic acid into water. i just take a deep breathe hold it use acid and leave room immediately shutting door Abandon ship.... years ago acids were used all the time without the safety hype If Jimmy Hoffa could tell us........ -- Oren "Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly." |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
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On 26 Nov 2006 11:47:47 -0800, "Frank" wrote: Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it. For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Vinegar is excellent for removing calcium spots on cars hit by sprinklers with hard water. It's also excellent for removing calcium deposits from the porcelain on sinks (around the faucets and drain). A few drops of white vinegar every few months does wonders for my sinks. Not sure it will handle heavy deposits in a toilet bowl tho'. Could try let the vinegar working for a few hours, scrub with a stiff brush, and repeat. I guess one would get there in the end but it might take a few days. -- |~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| | Malcolm Hoar "The more I practice, the luckier I get". | | Gary Player. | | http://www.malch.com/ Shpx gur PQN. | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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What is this discoloration in toilet?
On 26 Nov 2006 11:47:47 -0800, "Frank" wrote:
Colbyt wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it. For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Frank Stronger, I think, than vinegar but safer, I think, than muriatic acid would be Zep Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner sold at Lowes. They sell a lot of Zep products in their cleaning and janitorial section. It has hypochloric acid, which sounds similar to muriatic (hydrochloric) but is probably weaker and whose warnings are less. And it's already diluted. And it's also a bit thick so it clings to the sides better than muriatic acid would (which I have somewhere and have used a little bit.) Blue with yellow lable on white plastic bottle. It can take several applications with soaking and brushiing inbetween to completely clean the bowl. There used to be anohter brand, with a largely green or 3-color one of which is green bottle, and the tub cleaner by that company is still sold around Baltimore, but I never see the toilet bowl cleaner. (Not talking about CLR) |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
wrote:
Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg Hardwater deposits. How often do you use a toilet cleaning solution? and scrub the dark area shown. Contrary to others, you probably don't need any special acid, regular toilet clean products usually are acidic. What you should try and probably the quickest and best approach is using a pumice block ("PUMI" or some such name). Turn the water supply off, flush the toilet, put on your rubber gloves and scrub. Probably take 1 minute to remove most of it and will probably smooth the surface enough to retard future deposits. |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
I usually clean the toilet every two weeks or so. I use clorox toilet
bowl cleaner,bathroom cleaner, and scrub free products. Thanks for the tip. |
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Yeah, and a lot of people got hurt, too.
-- Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .. wrote in message ups.com... years ago acids were used all the time without the safety hype |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
I hate it when sprinklers hit my car. Goes thunk, and leaves
scratches. -- Christopher A. Young You can't shout down a troll. You have to starve them. .. "Oren" wrote in message ... Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Vinegar is excellent for removing calcium spots on cars hit by sprinklers with hard water. -- Oren "Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly." |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
mm wrote:
Stronger, I think, than vinegar but safer, I think, than muriatic acid would be Zep Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner sold at Lowes. They sell a lot of Zep products in their cleaning and janitorial section. It has hypochloric acid, which sounds similar to muriatic (hydrochloric) but is probably weaker and whose warnings are less. And it's already diluted. And it's also a bit thick so it clings to the sides better than muriatic acid would (which I have somewhere and have used a little bit.) Blue with yellow lable on white plastic bottle. Muriatic Acid = Hydrochloric Acid |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:24:38 -0800, Oren wrote:
On 26 Nov 2006 11:47:47 -0800, "Frank" wrote: Calcium buildup. If it is a light case a product like clr might remove it. For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Vinegar is excellent for removing calcium spots on cars hit by sprinklers with hard water. Be thankful that you have hard water. Men who drink hard water get HARD erections (unlike those who drink soft water and have to re-marry every year). |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
For a heavy layer reduce the water level to the lowest point and use
about a quart of muriatic acid with the window open. The fumes are nasty. Be very careful if you use the acid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vinegar may also do it and it's obviously safer to use. Vinegar is excellent for removing calcium spots on cars hit by sprinklers with hard water. Be thankful that you have hard water. Men who drink hard water get HARD erections (unlike those who drink soft water and have to re-marry every year). Voice of experience? |
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On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:50:31 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote: mm wrote: Stronger, I think, than vinegar but safer, I think, than muriatic acid would be Zep Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner sold at Lowes. They sell a lot of Zep products in their cleaning and janitorial section. It has hypochloric acid, which sounds similar to muriatic (hydrochloric) but is probably weaker and whose warnings are less. And it's already diluted. And it's also a bit thick so it clings to the sides better than muriatic acid would (which I have somewhere and have used a little bit.) Blue with yellow lable on white plastic bottle. Muriatic Acid = Hydrochloric Acid That's what I said above. However Zep contains hypochloric acid. BTW, if it doesn't work, the op can use up the bottle using the stuff like other toilet bowl cleaner. |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On 26 Nov 2006 10:56:17 -0800, "
wrote: Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It Most people call it ****....... |
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What is this discoloration in toilet?
replying to Speedy Jim, Buffalo Bob wrote:
*150 GRIT sandpaper! Works everytime!!* -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...et-169783-.htm |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 12:56:17 PM UTC-6, wrote:
Hello, I've been getting this discoloration at the bottom of my toilet. It looks like something is peeling off the bottom, but not sure what it is? Anyone know? Also, is there a chemical product that i can use to get rid of this? Pic below. Thanks. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...IMG_3890-1.jpg After ten years, the toilet is filled solid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
replying to zcarenow, Nick wrote:
It is a scale build up from urine and is very hard. You can scrape it off with a flat screw driver or any sharp object you can get in to scrape it off -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 12:14:06 PM UTC-5, Nick wrote:
replying to zcarenow, Nick wrote: It is a scale build up from urine and is very hard. You can scrape it off with a flat screw driver or any sharp object you can get in to scrape it off -- You're too late. 10 years ago, zcarenow became so enraged at the stains in his toilet that he suffered a stroke, fell headfirst into his toilet and drowned. After four days without food, his 267 gerbils escaped their enclosure and since they were so hungry, the furry little critters found and feasted on zcarenow's corpse. It was three months before the tragedy was discovered when a family member went to check on him. There is now a colony of carnivorous gerbils hidden in the surrounding hills preying upon area pets and livestock. Animal Control has tried to eliminate the feral gerbils by using flame throwers but the offensive odor of roasting gerbils has been too much for the officers to tolerate. Some guys from Peru were finally brought in to help since they eat guinea pigs and it was reasoned that those rodents were close enough. ヽ(ヅ)ノ [8~{} Uncle Furry Monster |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:14:02 GMT, Nick
m wrote: It is a scale build up from urine and is very hard. You can scrape it off with a flat screw driver or any sharp object you can get in to scrape it off Sure, go ahead and chip the bowl glazing while other simpler methods work and take three (3) minutes. |
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Oren posted for all of us...
On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:14:02 GMT, Nick m wrote: It is a scale build up from urine and is very hard. You can scrape it off with a flat screw driver or any sharp object you can get in to scrape it off Sure, go ahead and chip the bowl glazing while other simpler methods work and take three (3) minutes. I would think a Snap-On large pry-bar would be the solution. Much wider blade. Get one with a striking head... -- Tekkie |
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replying to zcarenow, serendipity wrote:
Had same - disgusting brown gunk all over bottom of bowl. Tried absolutly everything for a year. Then tried new/old product Domestios Zero from supermarket. Left it for a few hours - a brilliant result - brown gunk had peeled off. Have used on all bathroom items since, with excellent results. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
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replying to zcarenow, Nick wrote:
Hello Muriatic acid is very toxic for you............. After the usage, it will end up in the environment, it will not vanish.So vinegar and baking soda works also; but you need to emptied as much as possible the toilet and scrub with green scrubbing pad -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
On Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:14:02 GMT, Nick
m wrote: replying to zcarenow, Nick wrote: Hello Muriatic acid is very toxic for you............. After the usage, it will end up in the environment, it will not vanish.So vinegar and baking soda works also; but you need to emptied as much as possible the toilet and scrub with green scrubbing pad Muriatic acid is tough on skin and the fumes will burn your lungs but in the environment it disappears pretty quickly. It will react with the calcium or other metals in the soil and become salts. Certainly a rail car full would be a problem but a cup of it disappears pretty fast. I use it by the gallon in my pool. |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
replying to zcarenow, MJG wrote:
Had this problem, it's urine sediment build up. In my case had a pee, forgot to flush as I was leaving to go on holiday, doh! Tried everything then came across Calsolve toilet descaler, about £15 on amazon. Fantastic, really works. Follow instructions including hot water. Sorted! -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
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On 2/25/2018 1:14 PM, serendipity wrote:
replying to zcarenow, serendipity wrote: Had same - disgusting brown gunk all over bottom of bowl.Â* Tried absolutly everything for a year.Â* Then tried new/old product Domestios Zero from supermarket.Â* Left it for a few hours - a brilliant result - brown gunk had peeled off.Â* Have used on all bathroom items since, with excellent results. I just pour in 1/2 cup bleach, then lay a layer of TP on the sides above the water with 1/2" in the water to wick the bleach water above the water level. Flush it 6 or more hours later, and it's pretty clean. |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
Vinegar may not be strong enough. Use phosphoric acid. Muriatic acid is likely to etch the porcelain.
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replying to hallerb, Steve-O-Rino wrote:
I've thought the same. But the more I think about it, it 'snot the 'safety hype'. It's the lawyers who have everybody afraid they'll get sued for suggesting something where someone gets hurt. "He told me I should do it!" -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
What is this discoloration in toilet?
replying to zcarenow, tom cassidy wrote:
if you go to a chemist shop buy a bottle of caustic soada granuals put 2or 3 table spoons down the loo last thing at night or when it will be least used leave over night flush well in the morn prob will be solved. gnteed.also very good to unblock drains. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
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replying to zcarenow, Prairie Girl wrote:
Try full strength bleach poured into the water and left for several hours (or overnight). Weekly cleaning followed by a splash of bleach in the water, and you wont see this again! -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
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On 10/25/2018 10:33 AM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
On Thu 25 Oct 2018 05:14:02a, Prairie Girl told us... replying to zcarenow, Prairie Girl wrote: Try full strength bleach poured into the water and left for several hours (or overnight). Weekly cleaning followed by a splash of bleach in the water, and you won€„¢t see this again! We had two brand new toilets tht quickly began a discoloration at the water line in the bowl. We tried leaviang bleach in overnight but it didn't work for us initially. To finally get rid of it we used a commercial acid-based toilet cleaner that completely eradicated it. Now we drop in a cholorine tablet into the tank once a month and the stain has never occured again. Flush the toilet, add 1/2 cup bleach, then lay a layer of TP all around on the bowl so the lower edge is in the water, over the stain. Flush it in the morning. |
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replying to zcarenow, DBeck350 wrote:
Its really old Pooh stains. Just like the discoloration in thighty whities. Nothing can be done about it. Pooh is Pooh so Pooh on my friend........Pooh on. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
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replying to mm, Joseph Durand wrote:
Actually muriatic acid is made from hydrochloric . Muriatic is a more diluted form , used to clean inground swimming pool tile. Sold in swimming pool supply stores. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...et-169783-.htm |
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On 07/06/2019 09:14 AM, Joseph Durand wrote:
replying to mm, Joseph Durand wrote: Actually muriatic acid is made from hydrochloric . Muriatic is a more diluted form , used to clean inground swimming pool tile. Sold in swimming pool supply stores. Actually, they are the same thing. Hydrochloric, muriatic, Salzsäure, all the same same. |
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