How to Fix Stuff

[76bridget]

Not just any old lysol toilet cleaner.. Get Lysol Black. Follow the instructions; you have to let it sit a while then scrub (some). It works great for me.

@kross8 ACV is acidic, and will weaken the enamel on your teeth-leading to more cavities down the road. Some people pick up stain from it as well.

 

[rosesense]

Well vinegar works great on mold and most stains so I would use that instead of bleach.

 

[kross8]

Not just any old lysol toilet cleaner.. Get Lysol Black. Follow the instructions; you have to let it sit a while then scrub (some). It works great for me.

@kross8 ACV is acidic, and will weaken the enamel on your teeth-leading to more cavities down the road. Some people pick up stain from it as well.

Its just a quick bushing, not a fan of dentist after 1 broke my jaw unsedated

I was told about it by an 'aunt in law' ,, she died @ 93 with all her teeth in great condition after always using acv for years

 

[Bronze]

Well vinegar works great on mold and most stains so I would use that instead of bleach.

Vinegar is going to be too weak for the job I have but it might be easier on the pump so I can run it longer. My house will smell like a salad.

 

[classwife]

I have heard that WD40 dissolves lime and stuff from the toilet.
Spray, wait a few minutes and brush

 

[Bronze]

Not just any old lysol toilet cleaner.. Get Lysol Black. Follow the instructions; you have to let it sit a while then scrub (some). It works great for me.

@kross8 ACV is acidic, and will weaken the enamel on your teeth-leading to more cavities down the road. Some people pick up stain from it as well.

Ordered a two pack off Amazon for $10. Cheap enuf to try. I’m Prime so it gets here Monday. I’ll report back.

BTW, it’s critical to run the bleach through the inner bowl ring. Otherwise the mold comes right back. If it is killed inside that rim ring then it stays away for a long time. Best way is with one of those little fountain pumps.

 

[Bronze]

I have heard that WD40 dissolves lime and stuff from the toilet.
Spray, wait a few minutes and brush

Well, it’ll keep your cheeks from squeaking if nothing else.

 

[76bridget]

I've never had trouble with mold in the toilet bowls, but I know it can happen.

I had some hard water buildup I couldn't get off, the lysol black worked like a charm. It's strong smelling wintergreen scent. I hope it works for ya!

 

[Bronze]

I already chronicled this project on The Big Thread, but perhaps I should mention it here. I just completed a project of outfitting my electrical panel so I could plug my portable generator in it and power my house. No more extension cords. No more being limited to only what I can plug in. It electrifies the entire house. Yes, you are still limited to the capacity of your gen.

I did the work myself. It was not a difficult job but my case was unusual and required a lot more studying because I have a real squirrely power box setup here. The large majority of houses are simple, though. If you’re even halfway handy you can do the job. If not, you can hire an electrician for $300 - $500 to do it for you. If you want advice or direction, let me know and I will be happy to help you.

 

[Bronze]

I've never had trouble with mold in the toilet bowls, but I know it can happen.

I had some hard water buildup I couldn't get off, the lysol black worked like a charm. It's strong smelling wintergreen scent. I hope it works for ya!

Generally, it takes a long time for the mold to rear its ugly head. 10, 15 or more years is not uncommon. But once it shows up it will keep coming back quickly if the mold is not killed on the inner ring. Cant do it from the outside.

 

[Katdarling]

Vinegar is going to be too weak for the job I have but it might be easier on the pump so I can run it longer. My house will smell like a salad.

Or Easter.

 

[Bronze]

Tried the black stuff. No go. Got the easy stuff off but not the major limescale. It’s like new rock formations. Tomorrow I will run vinegar thru the pump all day but I’m pretty certain it will do nothing. New toilet time I’m afraid.

 

[AstroTurf]

Tried the black stuff. No go. Got the easy stuff off but not the major limescale. It’s like new rock formations. Tomorrow I will run vinegar thru the pump all day but I’m pretty certain it will do nothing. New toilet time I’m afraid.

mercuric acid

once and done...

 

[Bronze]

mercuric acid

once and done...

Thought about it. Not confident though. Then the fumes and maybe worst of all my septic system. MA likes to corrode pipes.

I have more peace of mind spending $150 getting a new one.

 

[kross8]

Tried the black stuff. No go. Got the easy stuff off but not the major limescale. It’s like new rock formations. Tomorrow I will run vinegar thru the pump all day but I’m pretty certain it will do nothing. New toilet time I’m afraid.

Get a brush & vinegar,, it will eventually chip off the build up n chunks

 

[classwife]

or...
How to Clean a Toilet with Coke

 

[Bronze]

Folks, I don’t have limescale. I have lime formations. Vinegar, coke, lysol are entirely too weak for this job. Those things work good when the buildup is lighter. Jim is right about the muriatic acid. That’s as heavy as you want to get. It’s past too heavy for me. It’s rather caustic. Even then I’m guessing it will not delime the toilet. There gets to be a time where you say farewell to a toilet. For less than the price of a Provari I can install a new one myself and be done in a couple hours.

 

[Nermal]

or...
How to Clean a Toilet with Coke

Remember the stuff they sold as Coke Zero? It had extra phosphoric acid to make sure it had some flavor.

 

[Katdarling]

Muriatic Acid Safety

The acid should be used under a fume hood or else in a well-ventilated area. Direct contact can cause chemical burns and damage surfaces. Exposure can damage the eyes, skin, and respiratory organs irreversibly.

 

[Bronze]

Muriatic Acid Safety

The acid should be used under a fume hood or else in a well-ventilated area. Direct contact can cause chemical burns and damage surfaces. Exposure can damage the eyes, skin, and respiratory organs irreversibly.

Exactly. Just not worth all the work and risks versus a $150, 22-year old toilet. Muriatic acid is effective for many uses but better left in the outdoors. And got to think what it does to septic systems too. Mine already has advanced signs of corrosion.