How to Clean Hard Water Stains (and Rust) (2024)

One thing we hear about all the time is how difficult it can be to remove stubborn water stains.Ann from Newtown, Connecticut contacted us after using itCLR®Lime, lime and rust removerin her toilet.

"Just wanted to let you know that we tried CLR for our horrible rust/hard water stains in the toilet. We have hard water and have been plagued with ugly rings for years. Due to the scrubbing, our toilets are now white and there is no other product available. can do it. Thanks."

As Ann has discovered, CLR Calcium, Limescale and Rust Remover is a great way to remove limescale, limescale and rust from your toilet. Here's how she did it.

How to Remove Hard Water and Rust Stains with CLR Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover

  • Put on cleaning gloves
  • Turn off the water supply to the toilet
  • Rinse the water from the bowl
  • Pour 1 cup of CLR into the bowl
  • Wait 2 minutes
  • Scrub the bowl with a toilet brush or pumice stone for 2 minutes, or until the soil is loose
  • Turn the water supply back on
  • To rinse
Always read label instructions before use.
If there are rust stains above the waterline, you do not need to remove the water. Apply CLR Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover directly to the stains and scrub with the brush or pumice stone. Wait 2 minutes and then flush the toilet. Repeat this process as necessary until the hard water stains begin to be removed.

If hard water is a problem for you, it probably stains more than your toilet. Watch our videos on how to remove hard water/rust stains from your carshower headIna dishwasher.

How to Clean Hard Water Stains (and Rust) (2024)
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