Nobody likes seeing their toilet bowl accumulating the presence of copper in the form of blue-green stains. Almost everyone one of us have faced this issue at least once. But don’t worry. Here I will explain in detail how to remove copper stains from toilet bowl.
Pour 2-3 cups of white distilled vinegar and an equal amount of table salt into the bowl, then stir it all together. It will take about half an hour for the solution to be able to work in the toilet. Remove the copper stains with a sponge. Flush the toilet and voila!
That is just one of the few methods by which you can quickly get rid of your Copper stains from your Toilet bowl in just a matter of a few seconds. However, I am very much aware that not everyone might have the available resources to make the suggested fix work. Thus, I have prepared a number of methods and a hefty guide to help you through this problem with ease!
5 Easy Methods to Remove Copper Stains from Toilet Bowl
Let’s discuss the 6 other easy methods which can remove Copper stains from Toilet Bowl in no time!
Method 1: Using Alcohol
When it comes to sanitary uses, the first thing that comes to all of our minds is alcohol. In the medical field, alcohol’s ability to clean has most likely saved many lives. Even when it comes to cleaning, there is no doubt that alcohol’s capability to get the work done is unmatched.
Alcohol is a good tool that you can use to get rid of copper stains, but it’s not a very simple procedure to do. Thus, let’s check out how it’s done!
Step 1: Take a microfiber cloth and soak it in alcohol before you use it to clean things.
Step 2: Apply it to the areas that are already colored after that, as well.
Step 3: Remove the stains with a hard brush.
Method 2: The Secret of Coca-Cola
We all know about the rumors about Coca-Cola having some extra secret ingredients to make things tingle. Turns out, the one Coca-Cola can, assuming that’s currently in your freezer can be used as a stain cleaner!
This soft drink can pack enough power in its contents to get rid of the blue-green copper stain on your toilet seat. Looks like your toilet would be relishing the unique taste of Coca-Cola today! If so, follow these simple steps!
Step 1: Allow a liter of Coca-Cola to sit in the toilet bowl for at least 30 minutes, but not more than an hour.
Step 2: Then, scrape the basin with a lot of force.
Step 3: To get rid of any residue, you can flush the toilet.
Method 3: When Life Gives You Lemons
What do you do when life gives you lemons? You find another way of making use of the lemon instead of making lemonade. In this case, this whole method revolves around the various applications lemon can offer when it comes to cleaning!
To remove copper stains from your toilet bowl, simply use lemon juice and tea tree oil. The antibacterial properties of Lemon juice are what makes them so adept at cleaning just about any stains, adding tea tree oil only augments this capacity. Mixing lemon juice and tea tree oil can be very effective in eradicating any signs of copper stains!
Step 1: Prepare a half-glass with lemon juice.
Step 2: Pour in 10 to 15 drops of tea tree oil after that.
Step 3: Fill a sprayer with it and spray it on the toilet seat and bowl with care.
Step 4: Make sure it has time to soak for at least 20 minutes
Step 5: Using a brush, clean the bowl the right way. In a split second, the discoloration would be gone and there would be no more.
Method 4: Using Lava and Water to do the Job!
Got your attention didn’t I? We will surely not be using literal lava for this job, are we? At least not the hot ones for sure! An interesting variant of volcanic rocks called pumice rocks will be our savior! Yep, turns out they have more uses to them rather than just collecting dead cell residues on your skin!
One issue that some of you may arise with this method is how pumice stones may scratch porcelain toilet bowls. For you to completely avoid that from happening, I would suggest you read this in-depth guide. In brief, wet both the porcelain toilet surface and your pumice stone before you begin your scrubbing session!
Prepare a well-shaped pumice stone, half a gallon of water, and some paper sheets and you will be all set!
Step 1: It’s best to use a Pumice Stone that has been soaked in 12 gallons of water for 15 minutes. To clean your toilet, use the soaked stone.
Step 2: Then, use a paper towel to remove all the stains.
Method 5: Baking Your Toilet Bowl???
Baking sodas were not meant to just fluff up your desserts. I previously mentioned how white vinegar and some table salt would do the trick. In this method, I am going with baking soda and vinegar for another effective alternative!
Besides, who else wants to waste some good salt on getting rid of Copper stains right?
Step 1: Pour three cups of distilled white vinegar into a bowl and mix it together with a spoon.
Step 2: Then, add one and a half cups of baking soda on top.
Step 3: Focus on the parts of the carpet that have stains.
Step 4: Clean the stains with a hard-bristle toilet brush until they are gone.
Step 5: Drain the rinse, and the job is done.
Step 6: When the two are mixed together, they become a powerful cleaning agent that should not be played with
How to Prevent Copper Stains from forming on Toilet Bowl?
Cleaning your toilet bowl and tank every week with cleaners will keep stains off your toilet with ease. Make sure to flush your toilet regularly as well and use any of the methods when you can if any preliminary signs of stains appear.
There are a bunch of ways to ensure the prevention of copper stains from ever forming on your toilet bowl. Toilet bowl stains can happen because of hard water and minerals like copper and calcium (lime). The bowl’s sides can become stuck to bacteria, rust, and other things that aren’t good for you. Hence, those green-bluish stains will never be up to no good!
Finally, it doesn’t really matter what caused the color to change as long as it is bothering your sanitary practices! Hence, get rid of those copper or any of those nasty materials from ever affecting your toilet bowl by doing the following practices!
- Flush your toilets on a daily basis and regularly! Every week, clean your toilet bowl and tank using your desired toilet cleaners!
- Once a month, use vinegar and salt or baking soda (Follow Method 5) to clean the toilet bowl.
- Use any of the 5 suggested methods the moment you see any light signs of blue-green stains
Conclusion
That just about covers up everything you need to know on how to remove copper stains from toilet bowl. If you would have any feedback or queries, feel free to reach out! Other than that, I hope this article covered as much as possible regarding some effective solutions to get rid of copper stains! Best of luck to you and I wish you all the best ahead!
Amos Christen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA. Since 2003, Amos has worked with top interior design professionals in this area, including architects and interior/graphic/lighting designers. As a skilled interior designer, Amos Christen is highly versed in fine arts and crafts and uses that to supplement his main area of expertise. He often publishes articles related to home décor on several websites, including Sprucetoilets.com, Sprucebathroom.com, and Mybesuitedhome.com. He also contributes to leading interior design magazines.