How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Toilet

Toilet bowl cleaning is no one’s favorite, but when it looks horrible because of hard water stains caused by water with an especially high mineral content, you have no choice but to remove these stains and restore your toilet to its sparkling clean state in no time. 

The porcelain throne in your wellness oasis—otherwise known as the bathroom—can suffer from the buildup of mineral deposits in the hard water that seem impossible to scrub away. 

Over time, these stains can become unsightly and increasingly difficult to remove. However, with a bit of elbow grease, patience, and the right cleaning techniques and products, you can remove hard water stains to enhance bathroom safety. 

So, without further ado, here’s how to get hard water stains out of toilet bowl. 

How do you get hard water stains out of toilet? 

While there are various methods and cleaning products that you can use to easily remove hard water stains and buildup, using Harpic PowerPlus Orginal is still the most effective and reliable way to eliminate hard water stains. Here’s how: 

1. Flush the toilet bowl a few times to completely remove dirt, dust, debris, and other impurities lingering on its surface. 

2. Directly place the Harpic PowerPlus Original’s nozzle under the toilet bowl, squeeze the bottle gently to pour the liquid cleaner, and leave it in the toilet bowl for at least 10 minutes. 

3. Use a toilet brush with stiff nylon bristles to scrub the hard water stains, removing anything that remains after soaking. The toilet bowl cleaner should have loosened them so that they come up easily. 

4. Don’t flush just yet! Let the mixture sit for another 5 to 10 minutes, and scrub with the brush a few more times until the stain is completely gone.

5. Once you have picked up the hard water spots, flush. Repeat as necessary for stuck-on stains. 

How do you prevent hard water stains in the toilet? 

Hard water stains develop from the high concentration of mineral deposits in water. You can prevent these stains by following the tips below.

• You should follow a regular toilet cleaning schedule, including using Harpic PowerPlus Original and a toilet brush to scrub the bowl. While you are at it, thoroughly wipe down the outside surfaces of the toilet with Harpic Bathroom Cleaner Trigger Spray.  

• Pour the toilet bowl cleaner from just under the rim and downwards, and let it sit until you need to use the toilet again. 

• The tank water contains a high mineral content. These minerals are continuously released into the bowl, contributing to stubborn hard water stains over time. Therefore, cleaning the toilet tank with Harpic Bathroom Cleaner Citrus is essential. This ensures the complete removal of stains, limescale, rust, and germs for a hygienic and sparkling toilet.

• Treat the problem at the source and install a water softener to prevent hard water stains in the toilet bowl by reducing the mineral concentration, such as calcium and magnesium, in the water. Softened water is less likely to leave behind mineral deposits, resulting in cleaner surfaces and fewer stains in the toilet bowl over time.

FAQs

How often should you clean hard water stains in the toilet? 

Like most stains, hard water stains are harder to remove the longer they sit. It is best to remove hard water stains from the toilet as soon as you see them. 

Are hard water stains permanent?

Hard water stains can become permanent if left untreated for too long. It is best to remove hard water stains as soon as you spot them by using Harpic PowerPlus Original, which is the most reliable and powerful toilet cleaner of the Harpic range and removes the toughest of stains, dirt, dust, rust, limescale, and even bacteria and viruses.

Are hard water stains harmful to health?

There are no severe health risks associated with hard water stains, but high mineral content in the water can affect plumbing and appliances.