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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
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 Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 12:34:49 PM
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Ugh! I get this rim of mold around the water line in my toilets. It seems to be inside the tank also. Does anyone have any ideas to get rid of this. I've tried a little bleach, but hate to use it all the time since we have a septic system.
Farmgirl #190
www.concrete-and-grace.blogspot.com |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 2:56:01 PM
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I put toilet tank stuff in some are septic safe.
But mold really have you had your water tested?
Diana
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
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meggy2
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
barb
Flemington
Missouri
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 3:50:37 PM
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 7:21:22 PM
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yes chlorine kills all the good bacteria in the septic that breaks down the stuff in there. may i say you need a non toxic pumice stone. it is hard like a rock. it scrapes the mold and hard water film off under your rim. then the holes that bring water into toilet function better. it gets rid of toilet rings also. we have HARD alkaline water here. i help folks with their homes using non toxic stuff. we actually saw the stones into thinner pieces then the stone fits under the rim better.just how we do it. no chemicals just a little elbow grease. it will not scratch porcelain. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9661 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 7:41:19 PM
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Erin,
I have that problem too with the mildew. I have taken to cleaning them more often. I use vinegar as it will not harm the septic and it does kill the spores. After that I use the pumice stone like Sherry mentioned. It does a wonderful job on the hard water stains and doesn't scratch at all. I'm not sure why we get the hard water stains as we have a water conditioner on our system but that is how I handle it and it seems to work well.
farmgirl sister#43
"All you need is faith, trust and......a little bit of pixie dust" ~Peter Pan |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 05:53:35 AM
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Thank you for your help! I'll try the vinegar & pumice stone. Do you scrub with vinegar first or just soak with vinegar?
Farmgirl #190
www.concrete-and-grace.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9661 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9661 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 08:00:04 AM
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I soak and then scrub and flush, then I use the pumice stone. You will find the stone gets smaller with use and it is ok because tiny pieces of it come off as you scrub. Then I just give a final flush and it's done. Doesn't take long either.
farmgirl sister#43
"All you need is faith, trust and......a little bit of pixie dust" ~Peter Pan |
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peebs
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Yannira
Connecticut
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 06:35:31 AM
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Can you get one of those pumice stones at any store, or would I have to go to a specialty store for that. I am having the same issue with one of my toilets, and have used many a product, only to have the mold or mildew re-appear. Thanking you for all of your advise |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 4:28:06 PM
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You should be able to find it anywhere. I know our Wal-mart sells it as does our local grocery store!
Farmgirl #190
www.concrete-and-grace.blogspot.com |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 5:01:43 PM
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Does anyone know if a pumice stone will work on hard water stains?
Dawn in IL |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 7:32:09 PM
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I use a pumice stone on hard water stains. It works for me, after scrubbing a while. Usually I'll make a paste with Bar Keepers Friend and sponge it on the stains and let set for about a half an hour. Come back, and rinse. Works for me. Good luck.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2010 : 12:31:36 PM
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Thanks Marly, I will give it a try. I have new toilets and it is really aggravating to see the hard water stains below the water level.
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2010 : 2:20:09 PM
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Pumice stones are also carried at hardware stores & plumbing supply places. BTW, we break our pumice bar in half & use the other half for rubbing down the hard, dry heels on our feet!
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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peebs
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Yannira
Connecticut
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Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 3:26:30 PM
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| Thanks Erin, I'll make sure I look for that on my run to the store. |
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