Stains can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare, especially when they mar toilet seats. To combat them effectively, it’s essential to determine the cause first.
One of the primary offenders for staining is urine. It reacts with water, causing a breakdown of any bacteria or fungi on the surface of the toilet seat, as well as the lid and bowl. Hard water stains are another common challenge, often manifesting as limescale due to accumulated calcium and minerals leaving stubborn marks on the toilet seat and bowl.
When it comes to bleach, its ability to disinfect is undeniable, yet its chemical reaction with plastic toilet seats, especially in concentrated form, can result in an unwanted yellow discoloration. Following countless unsuccessful attempts with various cleaning products, a frustrated cleaning enthusiast sought advice from the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook community, reports the Express.
In a quest for solutions, they anonymously uploaded a photo of their discoloured toilet seat with a plea: “Help! My toilet seat is stained and I have tried so much to get it off but nothing has worked.”
Expanding on their predicament, they described their exhaustive efforts: “I’ve tried using a scourer with pink stuff, baking soda and vinegar, lemon, Viakal and bleach – you name it.”
Expressing feelings of defeat, they lamented: “Nothing works and I feel so dirty. Has anyone got any advice, or am I going to need a new toilet seat? “.
The post sparked numerous suggestions from over 100 group members, yet the standout solution was the use of a magic eraser. Magic erasers are hailed as the go-to solution for those persistently tricky stains that many abandon. A two-pack at Sainsbury’s will cost households just £3.
Sarah Ridge extolled its virtues, stating: “A magic eraser works wonders! Only thing I’ve found that removes these stains.”
Lauren Watson was equally impressed with her discovery: “The Flash magic sponge is incredible. I thought the stains on my toilet seat were going to be impossible to remove before I tried this.”
Another satisfied user claimed: “A magic eraser sponge works wonders on everything, even removes stains on walls without any damage.”
Ruth Angus recounted her fortunate experience: “Try a magic sponge, I used one as a last resort and it worked perfectly. The stains just disappeared and it only took a minute of rubbing it. No scrubbing here.”
Meanwhile, Katie Thomas was ecstatic about her new find: “Magic eraser! I have just recently discovered how magical these things really are and man are they life-changing.”