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Dave H 
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 Topic: Removing The Toilet Stool Ring?
Posted: 13 Nov 2021 at 6:04pm |
Both of my commodes have a rust colored ring where the water and the side of the bowl meet. Is there a product that will take these completely off?
I have resorted to phosphoric acid and rubbing compound, but the ring is still visible.
Is there a product or method short of a new commode? 
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DMiller
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Posted: 13 Nov 2021 at 6:13pm |
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I have used Snobowl toilet cleaner with food results, Do NOT mix this into phosphoric acid, make sure the existing water and porcelain is CLEAN of the precious cleaner(s).
Apply it liberally and allow to set awhile(around a hour)
Meanwhile what type plumbing piping do you have? PVC will manage OK cast ir spun iron may become a problem with so much acidic waste.
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plummerscarin
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Posted: 13 Nov 2021 at 6:38pm |
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By now the porcelain finish may be etched and nothing will cure that. You say rust color as in iron deposits? I have used Iron Out or X with good results for rust stains.
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dee_veloper
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Posted: 13 Nov 2021 at 7:01pm |
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Vinegar removes stains and hard water deposits. Cleans up rust too. Pour about a cup into the bowl, let sit over night. Repeat until desired results achieved.
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Dave H
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Posted: 13 Nov 2021 at 8:12pm |
Everything is PVC here. I am going to try the iron out or X.
The acid had been diluted down a long time ago so I think we are cool.
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shameless dude
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Posted: 13 Nov 2021 at 11:22pm |
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X2 with Dee...i use vinegar/baking soda mix, just pour the baking soda in, then the vinegar, it'll bubble up some, let it sit and flush after several hours. keep up on deposits and about once a month pour some vinegar in the toilet tank, it'll help keep the tank and the passageways to the bowl clean.
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 6:16am |
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Dave H
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Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 1:23pm |
Thanks for the shout back Pat. It is gonna be a shoot out between Iron Out and CLR. Will post back down the road.
BTW ole Doug Macguire stopped in before this weather. When he left that eve I had the new septic system and a noticeable flatter wallet. 
Very pleased with the install.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 1:32pm |
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don't overlook what plummerscarin said, the commode finish may be pitted already.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 5:40pm |
man Lou, you must think I been dropping some heavy and caustic stuff in there.
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Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 7:19pm |
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As the ring forms at the water line of standing water or just above that level ,
Try forcing most of the water out then lay in TP blanket of several thicknesses over the stain area , soak with your desired cleaning agent and let set for hours .
This holds the cleaner onto stained area only and does a great job .
I bought some laundry aid crystals said to make clothes whiter and on the directions it said it also works for removing bowl hard water lines and other stains from commode .
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Posted: 14 Nov 2021 at 9:51pm |
 Dave H wrote:
man Lou, you must think I been dropping some heavy and caustic stuff in there. Well, I can't speak to the cause, but I have one that the porcelain is pitted right at the water line. It is only two years old, too!
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I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27
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Posted: 15 Nov 2021 at 8:48pm |
Dave get a pumice stone and try to use it to rub it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ef9QB12ukA
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Posted: 16 Nov 2021 at 10:30am |
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