Stop the ick in its tracks with some smart toilet cleaning strategies.
What Causes Toilet Bowl Rings?
“Hard water stains are a common culprit.
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Not sure if you have hard water?
Geological Survey Mapof water hardness.
Infrequent use
Have a guest bathroom that’s rarely used?
That’s probably the most likely spot for a toilet ring to show up.
“The longer the soak, the better the results,” Maker says.
“The longer the cleaner sits on the stainovernight if possiblethe less scrubbing youll have to do.”
Apply a vinegar soak
For light stains,white vinegarmakes an easy go-to.
Enlist a good scrubber
For heavy duty stains, your standard toilet brush may not be effective.
“This can prevent stagnant water buildup, which contributes to rings.”
