How to Remove Lime Scale from a Toilet

How to Remove Lime Scale from a Toilet
Published: Jun 8, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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

  • Borax
  • White vinegar
  • Toilet bowl brush
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Leave mixture in the toilet bowl for at least two hours. Leave in mixture overnight if possible.

  4. Scrub lime scale with toilet bowl brush to remove.

  5. Turn water to toilet back on. Allow toilet to tank to fill with water. Flush toilet to rinse lime scale.

  6. 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.

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