Removing lime scale from a toilet can seem like a daunting task but it can be accomplished with common household items.
Things You Will Need
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Turn off water supply to the toilet if possible. Locate the valve behind the toilet to turn the water off. Flush toilet to remove water from the bowl.
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Pour in equal amounts of borax and white vinegar into the bowl. Make sure to add enough of the mixture to cover the lime scale.
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Leave mixture in the toilet bowl for at least two hours. Leave in mixture overnight if possible.
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Scrub lime scale with toilet bowl brush to remove.
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Turn water to toilet back on. Allow toilet to tank to fill with water. Flush toilet to rinse lime scale.
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Add 3 cups of white vinegar to the toilet tank to remove lime scale from toilet parts.
The Drip Cap
- Lime scale is a product of hard water.
- Turn off water supply to the toilet if possible.
- Locate the valve behind the toilet to turn the water off.
- Flush toilet to rinse lime scale.