Hard water toilet ring removal

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Hard water toilet ring removal
Author: Squeezie99 (CA) Hi! I have tried all the solutions seen online to remove my stubborn hard water toilet ring, and now would like to hear from the people who know how to do it. Let's hear some new methods. Thanks very much!
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Author: vic (CA) I have been using special open mesh sandcloth for at least 20 years and it works wonders for that purpose. [www.plumbingsupply.com]
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Re: Hard water toilet ring removal
Author: george 7941 (Canada) Would sandpaper not damage the gloss finish on the porcelain? Especially the Cefionect finishes on Totos? Edited 1 times.
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Re: Hard water toilet ring removal
Author: vic (CA) Yes, all abrasives will damage the gloss finish. Once an abrasive has been used such as open mesh sand cloth we will need to continue to use abrasives with hard water, etc.
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Re: Hard water toilet ring removal
Author: Squeezie99 (CA) Thank you very much, Vic!
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Re: Hard water toilet ring removal
Author: jlowery (NV) never use an abrasive once you scratch the finish it gives the hard water a bigger and better place to deposit its self. some cleaners that have a mild acid to dissolve the deposit works but make sure not to get on your skin. the best is good old fashion elbow grease and clean it often.
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