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How would one go about cleaning a build-up of crud in a toilet bowl that was apparently *never* cleaned in a (rental) house for sale, or would it be better to just replace it? I recall some story about noxious gases arising from mixing two substances, so I am wary. Also, it would take something really powerful to dissolve.
If it’s water scale, CLR has worked well for me for that purpose. If it’s mold, mildew, etc., you can get products from your local Lowe’s or HD that work well. I used Wet & Forget to remove dark mold stains on my brick wall where water had been splashing, worked great. It was very irritating to my nose if I inhaled some of it so beware if using it indoors.
What you will get with a new toilet:
1. Dual flush to save water.
2. Most likely smoother surface so less poop sticking.
3. New inner parts so worry-free for more years.
How would one go about cleaning a build-up of crud in a toilet bowl that was apparently *never* cleaned in a (rental) house for sale, or would it be better to just replace it? I recall some story about noxious gases arising from mixing two substances, so I am wary. Also, it would take something really powerful to dissolve.
Personally, I would replace the toilet. If you do decide to clean it - you should never mix bleach (Clorox) and ammonia -that can be a deadly combination and is probably the one you heard about and were referring to in your OP. There are also many risks, some deadly, that can happen when you mix either of these things with other chemicals.
Toilets are relatively inexpensive. It's not worth risking your health or your life to try to clean one that is as filthy as you describe.
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