Ring around the collar with the toilet

noel888

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Feb 26, 2010, 12:34:52 PM2/26/10

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Remember that old tv commercial about the ring around the collar of a
shirt? Well i seem to have that problem with my commode...daily
scrubbing does not get rid of a ring at its water level in the
commode, not the tank. I've used comet, bleach and now CLR to no
avail...the main problem is getting that water line to stay low to
keep that area dry enough for the liquid cleaners to do their work...i
guess. Any other suggestions on how to get rid of that ring that has
worked for you? I cannot afford to buy another commode just for that
ring problem..and yet its not something you want visitors to see
either. What gets me is that commercial about CLR, and how thorough it
is in cleaning rust and etc.

Al

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Feb 26, 2010, 4:14:01 PM2/26/10

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You can keep the water level low by turning off the supply line and
flushing before cleaning.
The same can be done by holding up the fill valve so it thinks the
tank is full. It could be wired in place temporarily.
I think it's better to just use a brush with something strong enough
to do the job.
I wonder if your toilet has not become etched in that area so it has a
profile that retains stains more than a smooth surface.
I got a product called "The Works" from the dollar store and it worked
great. I will not buy it again because of the fumes and potential lung
damage though. Read the labels on anything you use. If it says don't
breath it, then you better have a respirator while using and ventilate
the area wall before removing the mask.

Al

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Feb 26, 2010, 4:14:41 PM2/26/10

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On Feb 26, 12:34 pm, noel888 <harri85...@aol.com> wrote:

PS. CLR has never done anything good for me either.

Annie Woughman

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Feb 27, 2010, 12:34:10 AM2/27/10

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"noel888" <harri...@aol.com> wrote in message
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We get that in our 2nd bathroom that isn't used much. It is a hard water
ring. About every six months I do this and it gets rid of it: Lift the
seat of the toilet and take a large pail of water and dump it directly into
the bowl. This will cause it to flush without refilling the bowl. Take a
square of VERY FINE sand paper (it is usually black) and gently scrub the
ring away. When the ring is gone, follow up with a little comet or ajax and
then flush the toilet normally. The bowl should be good for another six
months before the build-up returns. (It depends on how hard your water is.)

Zee

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Mar 8, 2010, 9:07:01 PM3/8/10

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On Feb 27, 1:34 pm, "Annie Woughman" <anniewough...@hotmail.com>
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> "noel888" <harri85...@aol.com> wrote in message

Sounds a good solution, I will try this next time.

h

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Mar 8, 2010, 9:18:44 PM3/8/10

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"Zee" <zza...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Sandpaper? On PORCELAIN? That's INSANE. You just have hard water. Add a
softener and everything will be fine. You will no longer notice the buildup
on pipes and fixtures, and the appliances will last years longer. Duh.

MAS

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Mar 8, 2010, 9:24:54 PM3/8/10

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On 2/26/2010 4:14 PM, Al wrote:
> I got a product called "The Works" from the dollar store and it worked
> great. I will not buy it again because of the fumes and potential lung
> damage though. Read the labels on anything you use. If it says don't
> breath it, then you better have a respirator while using and ventilate
> the area wall before removing the mask.

I use The Works, but only about once a month, for a good thorough
cleaning. It really does work as advertised.

Marsha