Use Distilled Vinegar for Toilet Rust Stains

Vinegar is a super common ingredient in DIY cleaning products. This is because the acidity in vinegar has the unique property of sanitizing and cleaning without all of those harsh chemicals.

Vinegar can be used weekly for cleaning rusty toilet bowls, and eventually, the rust should reduce and not form again. For older, more severe stains, let the vinegar sit in your toilet bowl for a couple of hours before scrubbing. After scrubbing with vinegar, flush the toilet a couple of times to reduce any residue.

Citrus on Toilet Rust Stains

Anything with citric acid can be super beneficial in removing rust stains, for example, lime juice, lemon juice, or plain powdered citric acid. Simply pour your chosen citrus into the toilet and use a gentle abrasive like baking soda or salt to scrub the citrus in with a toothbrush.

For heavily stained areas, create a paste with baking soda and the citrus and let it sit for at least an hour before scrubbing.

With a little bit of elbow grease, the stain should begin to lift!

Gentle Abrasives on Toilet Rust Stains

As mentioned before, you can use gentle abrasives like salt or baking soda to scrub the stains away, with or without added cleaners. These are gentle enough not to damage your toilet bowl in the process.