How to clean a toilet from rust: 2 methods that not all housewives know about

15.04.2023 19:36

Rusty stains on the surface of the toilet should be removed immediately, as they have the unpleasant property of becoming embedded.

Such stains most often appear in houses where old pipes are installed.

Also, the cause of rust may be the tank parts. In any case, you can remove dirt without the help of household chemicals.

What are the two methods you need to know about?

Citric acid

A couple of sachets of the product are spread over the previously moistened toilet surface and left for half an hour. Then you need to wash away the stains using a hard sponge or a brush.

As a rule, this method also helps to remove limescale and even urinary stones.

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A mixture of soda and salt

This method is quite suitable for regular cleaning if rust stains appear quite often. Mix soda and salt in equal quantities, add a little water to get the consistency of a cleaning agent. It is important to remember that cleaning should be done not only with gloves, but also with a mask.

After that, we simply start to wipe off the traces of rust.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

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  1. What are the two methods you need to know about?
  2. Citric acid
  3. A mixture of soda and salt