Toilet Bowl Cleaner?

[Wanabefarmer]

Hi all, I found this forum a few weeks ago and have taken time absorbing the info and have really enjoyed it.

I made my first batch of laundry detergent and it seems to be working fine. oops, I'm getting off the subject. lol I seem to be drifting more and more after turning 40 lol

Anyway, at one time I used something to take the mineral buildup out of the toilet bowl. It worked really great but I don't remember what it was. (I don't believe it was anything commercial but something common around the house.)
I first thought it was vinegar and gave it a try but that didn't work.

Does anyone have anything that works good? Thanks

 

[ORChick]

First, welcome. As for toilet cleaning, I've used a pumice stone thingy that I got at the hardware store for tough rings; works like a charm. For general cleaning I use vinegar

 

[keljonma]

Have you tried baking soda?

 

[Wifezilla]

Pumice stone is the only thing that works for me, but I have hard water. Baking soda doesn't work, vinegar isn't strong enough, commercial cleaners are useless. Only that damn stone works. I hate putting my hand in the toilet (even with gloves), but at least the stone is cheap.

 

[Wanabefarmer]

I've not tried baking soda yet or a Pumice stone. I sure wish I could remember what I used before. It really done a good job.
I may try and experiment some and come up with a miracle cleaner! lol

 

[keljonma]

We don't have hard water, but we do have well water. The baking soda works for us most times. For really tough stains I put Borax in the bowl and let it sit for an hour and then it usually comes clean with a good scrub.

 

[FarmerChick]

I don't compromise on toilet bowl issues.

I use whatever chemical or other means to do the job..LOL

But I am lucky. I got great water, no stains, etc. and just a tad of bleach and vinegar solution works well for me to make all good in the bathrooms.

But if I had to fight terrible problems, I would buy what is needed......just me, I like clean toilets and I would get them anyway I can.


I wished you remembered what the solution was for fixing your problem..natural is best, but I fight those problems as needed and do what I must..LOL

 

[Wanabefarmer]

I found what it was and its not natural but the company does offer a natural cleaner. I don't know if it will do as well as the one I have. (I have an uncle that used to sell their products and gave it to me) Its Watkins Toilet Bowl Cleanser. It made my toilets look like new. It does have a vinegar smell so at least I did remember something correct.

This is the active ingredients:
Contains: Hydrogen Chloride 23.00%, N-alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16),Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chlorides 0.05%.Inert Ingredients: 76.95%.Total: 100.00%.

This is the link to the stuff I have, but the label looks different but the ingredients are the same.

http://www.watkinsonline.com/productdetail.cfm?Product=06795&gCatalogLocale=USA


Hope this helps some and if someone tries the natural cleaner post back and let us know how it works.