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One of the most common bathroom cleaning questions I receive is in regards to the annoying ring that tends to develop in toilet bowls. Toilet bowl rings are the result of hard water and mineral deposits that develop from standing water in the bowl. No amount of scrubbing and cleaners will remove this buildup. The best solution to this is a pumice stone. Pumice is a natural volcanic rock that does a superior job at removing surface stains in toilet bowls without scratching the surface. Thankfully, it is easy to find one that has a handle so that you don’t need to stick your hand in the toilet bowl in order to get the job done.
Simply rub the pumice around the interior of your toilet bowl where the ring is and that’s it! It couldn’t be much easier. The Pumie is a pumice stone specifically designed to clean your toilet rings and stains. You can use any pumice stone, but I like that this one has a handle and is designed specifically for toilet cleaning. If you’d prefer a longer handled Pumie, here’s a great one.
REMOVE TOUGH STAINS WITH NO EFFORT
Some of you may already discovered this because it’s on the packaging but did you know that you can add a scoop or two of my Oxygen Whitener to a stained toilet bowl and just let it sit overnight? Give it a little scrub in the morning and your stains are gone! New to Oxygen Whitener and its magical cleaning abilities? Head to this post for 12 uses you can use in your home.
Want more bathroom cleaning tips? Head to this post for my essentials for a clean bathroom.
Melissa Says...
I read about this in your book and immediately bought a Pumie! I was amazed by the results!!! Thank you so much!
Chris Says...
Do you know if the grit from the pumice stone is safe for the septic systems that have the spritzers (sprinklers?)? My septic guy said no bleach or heavy chemicals should go down the toilet, and no kitty litter. Duh. But is the grit from a pumice stone like kitty litter??
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorThis grit is SUPER fine, I’m sure it’s safe but double check if you are concerned.
Lynette Says...
I use Bar Keepers Friend and super fine drywall screening to clean our toilets. I’ve found it easy to use as its very flexible. Works great, they look brand new.
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorGreat tip!
Lily Says...
How do you clean and store your pumie?
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorI spray it with hydrogen peroxide and place it in a open vase-like container to dry alone.
Lisa Says...
Used your whitening cleaner and the pumice stone to clean the hard water ring in our toilet. Is it weird to say it was magical?!
Thanks for the great tips!
Clean Mama Says...
Post authorLove it!
Marcia Says...
I’ve cleaned toilet rings by turning off the water to the bowl so it can’t refill, then flushing it. Pour white vinegar in the bowl to cover the ring and let sit overnight, 24 hours? I don’t remember as it was a long time ago. Obviously not practical if you have only 1 toilet!
Jo Says...
If you’re in Australia, a small scoop of Scalex (Available from Bunnings) will do the trick. Drop it in. Leave it sit for 5 minutes. Give it a scrub. Leave it sit for 10 minutes. Scrub the loo as usual and then flush. Brilliant!