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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 08:19:12 AM
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Ok, maybe not quite THAT bad...
Our toilet in our basement doesn't see a lot of action. As such, it grows this really uber-nasty black mildewy crud under the rim. Even if I clean it once a week (which is more use than it usually gets), that creepy ick still grows.
I have tried vinegar, CLR, all kinds of "regular" toilet bowl cleaners, and still it finds its way in somehow.
Does anyone have any secrets or tricks that could help?
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 11:16:32 AM
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Sounds like it's too humid down there. What about trying a small fan to circulate the air. Might help.
Good luck.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 1:07:45 PM
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Not to be alarmist but just to raise the possibility: my parents had a similar problem and it turned out to be an issue with their well water. If you have a well, you might want to have the water checked. The busier upstairs toilets did not have the under-the-rim problem, but the downstairs one did.
Good luck-
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Oct 02 2013 : 3:07:13 PM
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Nicole, I'll try the fan idea.
Cindy, we're on city water, but do have a septic tank. Maybe we need to get that checked.
Ended up buying KaBoom Toilet something-something today. Just couldn't take it one more minute. Used the whole bottle - that toilet hasn't been that clean for YEARS!
Thanks ladies!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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GypsyChar
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Chardale
Titusville
FL
USA
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Posted - Nov 06 2013 : 3:29:34 PM
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I have this too but it's in our main bath in the house. We are in Florida so of course it's humid but we have two countertop dehumidifiers that we got at Ace Hardware when we were in the RV in there. They run full time and I don't have mildew anywhere but in that toilet. We also have a septic tank so I can't use the chlorine flush tablets. We are on city water too. I'm watching this thread closely. Oh and we've tried ACV too but I'm wondering if sprinkling baking soda in there instead might be the answer....hmmm
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