solution to get ride of a black rim in the toilet (Home Depot, stone)

[hueimo]

I tried to use bleach and Ajax powder form solution to get ride of a black rim in the toilet, not sure what the previous owner did to the toilet, but none of these worked and I scrubbed hard too. Any suggestions on a cleaning solution? thanks.

[Mt-7]

Most hardware, home improvement stores, sell a pumice stone that will remove this, of course need some gloves,, good luck!

[crazyma]

get a pumice stone. It is a gray looking bar, about 6 inches long, about 1 inch square. I can't think of the 'name' , maybe Scouring stick? I think you can find it at Home Depot or Wal mart.

[Mt-7]

Two for two on the stone! Best secret anyone ever told me

[hueimo]

thanks for the input. will try that, but why wouldn't bleach take it off?

[Poltracker]

Originally Posted by hueimo

thanks for the input. will try that, but why wouldn't bleach take it off?

Mineral deposit as opposed to bacteria/fungi/mold.

[Mt-7]

yes, it is build up of calcium or other deposits. You will be amazed once you get a stone.

[juggler]

What keeps the pumice stone from scratching the porcelain of the toilet? Seems like if it's abrasive enough to remote the ring, it's abrasive enough to do some porcelain damage.

[texdav]

It will evenually.

[Mt-7]

Yes, I am sure it might eventually but I have never had that problem. Some restraint might be needed but after the initial usage once a month usually works for me, with a light go over.