How to get hard water stains out of toilet

Soak the bowl ring with white vinegar and let it sit, then scrub gently with a soft brush; light mineral deposits usually lift, but heavy buildup may need a commercial product.

Pour white vinegar over the white-to-gray bowl ring and let it sit.
Let the vinegar sit as long as practical before scrubbing.
Scrub the ring with a soft brush, using gentle pressure.
Blot the area dry with a clean cloth; do not rub.
Rinse with cool water.

Don't do this

Do not use abrasive pads or harsh scrubbers, which scratch the glaze and make the bowl more prone to staining and mineral rings.
Do not be too aggressive with cleaning solutions or abrasive methods.
Do not use solid deodorizers that contain paradichlorobenzene.

"If the ring stays after soaking and gentle scrubbing, it may be deeply set. A commercial product made for this, used per its label, is the honest next step."

Grounded in: dec.ny.gov, desototexas.gov, klickitatcounty.gov. Every step follows sentences verified verbatim on those pages.

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