Clean your TOILET TANK WITHOUT SCRUBBING!! (GENIUS) 2 Tests

Clean your TOILET TANK WITHOUT SCRUBBING!! (GENIUS) 2 Tests | Andrea Jean

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Clean your TOILET TANK WITHOUT SCRUBBING!! (GENIUS) 2 Tests | Andrea Jean
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@AndreaJean 3 жыл бұрын

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@evondamakaroff2684 3 жыл бұрын

Going to do this! Thankx!

@marthataylor4770 3 жыл бұрын

Ever tried hydrogen peroxide?Add 2 bottles to empty back of tank..let soak for 2 hours...flush.. Cleans everything in bathroom..tub,commode, grout,fixtures plus kitchen stuff as well...Just use gloves and paper towels, wipe down and your done.

@joseabralc4424 3 жыл бұрын

@scattyfi 3 жыл бұрын

I would be tempted to do both in the same way again but add soda crystals/baking soda for 10 minutes at the end. It gives bleach a superpower & it'd fizz all the remnants when it mixes with the citric acid. I'm so tempted to try it myself but I've got so much to do before Christmas that people will see, I'll fight the usual urge to clean hidden things until the New Year 😆

@ManoloGal 3 жыл бұрын

Citric acid, bleach, or vinegar will corrode the seals inside the tank. My plumber recommends using oxiclean.

@tracysellman1562 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest next time you put the Citric Acid in the bucket with the warm water first, then mix it up and pour it into the water tank. Just an idea to make it easier and to make sure all the powered Citric Acid gets mixed up and dissolved.

@hisforharley2022 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree.

@backyardpc1656 Жыл бұрын

I did that, mixed it in the water first. By the way, the citric acid trick absolutely works like a charm. I got the citric acid at Wal-Mart in the dishwashing machine section. It’s call Lemi Shine, dish detergent booster. Comes in a 24 oz. plastic container.

@junejulius4379 Жыл бұрын

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@backyardpc1656 Жыл бұрын

@@junejulius4379 what is that?

@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004 Жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yes! Y’all make sure your forever chemicals go right back to your own or the community water supply - that way your doing your part to keep American toilets clean and shiny and the people riddled with diseases and dumber than shit.

@schadlarry 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, this actually works. My tank looked worse than this and I let the citric acid sit for maybe 30 minutes and done. Thanks for something that actually works.

@joebarfield1525 2 жыл бұрын

I have to share this. After your video I had Citric Acid on my shopping list. I normally use Lysol bowl cleaner but I had a bottle of Dollar General Toilet bowl cleaner and I decided to try it. I found that if I add about a quarter of the bottle to the tank and let it set for a couple hours (while everyone is sleeping) then flush it and I was AMAZED at how clean the tank became with NO SCRUBBING. I’d like to add after pics but I don’t see that option. I only wish I had thought to take before ones. Sorry but it was brown with a definitive deposit line. I’ve seen many tips & tricks online but none completely remove those dreadful stains and some require at least some hands on scrubbing but not this one. I couldn’t believe it. Now the bowl will stay clean and require less work. I’m doing the main bathroom toilet tank tonight. Hey, you gotta enjoy the small victories in life. Try it for $1.25 it’s well worth it. The Ball brand Citric Acid is $5.43 at our Walmart so the DG Toilet cleaner at $1.25 is way cheaper and it left zero residue.

@MT-or7lv 3 жыл бұрын

I would just like to say that my toilet tank was so dirty, it was black as a chalkboard, however, I used your citric acid tip and holy cow!!! It cleaned it amazingly. Thanks for the tip!

@juliewhite820 3 жыл бұрын

Just a caution. My husband's family has built houses for decades. One thing he always said is never use bleach in the tank. Not to clean and not those bleach tabs that you put in the tank to keep the bowl clean when you flush. The bleach will mess up all the inner workings in the tank and the parts have to be replaced.

@BilliesCraftRoom 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that stuff would eat through any thing rubber and just perish those parts

@juliewhite820 3 жыл бұрын

@@BilliesCraftRoom It will. Maybe not the first time it's used, but it will ruin those parts. We had to replace everything in our tank not long after we got married because I used those bleach tabs in the tank that keep the bowl clean when it's flushed. I didn't know it would ruin the parts until I ruined them and my husband told me that 30 years ago. Haven't had to replace the parts since then.

@juliewhite820 3 жыл бұрын

@@normarey5335 I've used both to clean the tank and have had no problems with either messing anything up in the tank.

@gertp11 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the heads up. May I ask what you do use?

@juliewhite820 3 жыл бұрын

@@gertp11 I'm not seeing Norma Rey's comment now, but I believe we were talking about vinegar and citric acid. Either one will clean the inside of the tank without damaging the parts.

@grantp4022 11 ай бұрын

I read a good post awhile back from a cleaning lady that cleaned offices at night when they were closed. When she started her shift, she poured Kool Aid in the tanks every night when she started. The Kool Aid contains citric acid and that's what I've been using and it works good. She said the toilets at the offices where she worked were all sparkling clean, from the Kool Aid. I did not believe it at first but it does work.

@debbiespringer7961 7 ай бұрын

I believe it's the lemon Kool Aid, isn't it?

@deekang6244 Ай бұрын

Easier, but food grade citric acid is cheaper. You don’t need much. I buy 2 lb bags and they last me long time.

@wytwabit 3 жыл бұрын

I was truly impressed! Thank you for sharing 😊

@txgrandma3 3 жыл бұрын

I tried the citric acid method and it's the best I've used yet. We have well water and I find that within a couple days of cleaning just the bowl, it's beginning to show signs of growth. I realized that it was actually the water from the dirty tank that was causing this issue and so set about trying to find the best answer. I got the citric acid and put it to work. I let it sit for 1 hour and was amazed at the results! I then cleaned the bowl as usual and after several days, it is still as clean as it was right after it was scrubbed. It's an amazing idea and now I will apply it to the other two toilets in my home. I love the way you get right down to business in your videos but always keep it entertaining for us as well. Thanks for sharing!

@teresahaven9222 3 жыл бұрын

I am 57 years old and I was always taught not to use bleach to clean toilets as the bleach makes the porcelain more porous which in turn makes it stain quicker and easier. This was if you were leaving the bleach sit, not just swishing around and flushing type of cleaning

@donnadiesburg1869 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Just found it. I'm going to clean my bathroom again, but this time in the cracks etc. Just cleaned it last night!!

@kniffel1982 3 жыл бұрын

The citric acid is pretty impressive. Thank you for sharing 🙂

@paulie2tanks175 3 жыл бұрын

Just did the citric acid in the tank thing, Andree Jean. Worked awesome! Thanks for the video!! Paulie

@maryanderson4455 3 жыл бұрын

That was a pretty sweet comparison! Thank you soooo much.

@NefertitiKoopa 13 күн бұрын

I cannot believe this worked!! I just bought a house and the previous owners didn’t clean a THING and the toilet tanks looked AWFUL! I bought a bag of citric acid after seeing this video, set a 1hr timer and came back to a completely white toilet tank!! THANK YOU!!

@benniepierce6283 3 жыл бұрын

I´m glad I saw this demo. I hate dirty toilet tanks so I clean mine on occasion but the citric acid treatment is superb. Its a natural cleaner too so no danger to the septic system

@peachifluidacrylicartdesig2336 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@cathyphegley7414 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Amazing! Such a simple solution…..💕

@dukebenton 3 жыл бұрын

Tried this today, worked great. Thanks.

@l-bird 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@SkywatcherSandra 3 жыл бұрын

Ty so much for sharing your adventures in cleaning once again. Love your nails 💅 color. Happy holidays to all

@ARosas83 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You rock for sharing this video 👍

@mjmcoffeegray7208 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@amronfler 3 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered your channel and found it very informative, especially the oxyclean hacks! I personally love the product Barkeeper's Friend for cleaning, it's amazing! I look forward to future videos. God bless you.

@madelenealvarez 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a great video! Just ordered one on amazon.

@tharealdjsmooth8639 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@waltercardenas7354 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video it worked. Thank you so much

@wendynewman4551 2 жыл бұрын

We just tried the citric acid and were a little skeptical. Our tank was really gross. It worked so well and fast we could hardly believe it. Thank you!!!

@Larommi 2 жыл бұрын

It does wonders in wash machines as well

@izzyjones7108 2 жыл бұрын

reassuring to see comments like this. I live in an apartment and recently looked into the tank, and I was HORRIFIED..it's frigging scary gross. I just got my citric acid powder, and I'm doing it... fingers crossed, I'm skeptical too but I'm also ready to get surprised

@samuelcortez8540 2 жыл бұрын

@@izzyjones7108 how’d it go?

@ryanm2 Жыл бұрын

@@samuelcortez8540 The toilet fought back. RIP. 💀

@teresacody5188 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@valeriehopkins6163 3 жыл бұрын

My toilet is next to the shower. I use my hand held shower to clean inside the tank and the toilet bowl. No buckets to fill or lift and carry. Very easy process.

@donnadiesburg1869 3 жыл бұрын

That's nice. I wonder if I can buy a hose for my sink? Anyone know?

@valeriehopkins6163 3 жыл бұрын

@@donnadiesburg1869 in store like Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc.. with he outdoor hoses you may find a shorter white or sometimes blue hose. These are sold for use in RV’s for hooking up at places they park at for whatever their reason for being there.

@johnl636 2 жыл бұрын

The hand held shower is a great idea.

@jerberr93 2 жыл бұрын

you could also connect a hose to your toilet bowl - water line

@djenifermontasse9819 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I did this yesterday on our tanks and it worked beautifully. I stirred up the sediment in the tank before flushing out the citric acid. Everything is perfectly clean and I’m confident I won’t have to clean the bowl as often as I was before.

@dianeschuller 5 күн бұрын

I agree. I've used both in the past but once I used citric acid, I've never gone back to bleach. The results are hugely in favour of citric acid.

@Dagot1948 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very helpful video! We use citric acid monthly for our dishwasher and our clothes washer. It really helps stop any mineral buildup. I added a cup of Iron Out to the water in our toilet tanks and let them sit overnight. When I flushed them, the insides looked like they were new tanks. Amazing! Love hearing everyone's tips and appreciate all the work it takes to produce these videos!

@donnahague8983 2 жыл бұрын

May I ask how you use it for your dishwasher and your clothes washer??? And what are the measurements you use???

@Dagot1948 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnahague8983 Donna, I forgot to add, each of their products come in packets, so no measuring is necessary. You use them once a month to keep things working at their best.

@keitarasmith5329 Жыл бұрын

So you did citrus acid and iron out overnight?

@jessicaanthony3013 Жыл бұрын

@@Dagot1948 both citric acid and iron out?

@sonjahickmon5203 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your tip as well!

@jacquiemoppett2391 3 жыл бұрын

As a disabled person I use one of those battery scrubbers I was amazed how clean it comes. I use a microfiber mop to clean the walls and floors I have 4 great gand sons so I don't take chances.

@donnadiesburg1869 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@elisevautour6292 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Andrea. 🌞

@LG-KETO 3 жыл бұрын

This is helpful, thanks! I usually use white vinegar, but I just looked it up and found that citric acid is STRONGER than vinegar.

@madeleineholby5241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this. I've been dreading this job but after seeing your video, I ordered some citric acid & tried it in my 2 toilets. Amazing! It worked so well I couldn't believe it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have subscribed to your channel.

@weekendnomad5038 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found this

@rest-today 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal. I'm going to try that. Thanks!

@cmorgan6528 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be easier to stir the citric acid or bleach into the bucket, instead of trying to stir it in the tank?

@tlindsey1032 3 жыл бұрын

Same thought

@susanvaughan4331 3 жыл бұрын

If you know how much water you’ll need -

@susanallen5751 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

@andhisband 3 жыл бұрын

At some point you're gonna realize that you have a bucket-full of liquid acid that you must hoist to chest height and pour off without spilling. Good luck with that.

@Panzer_Z 3 жыл бұрын

@@andhisband citric acid is hardly an acid to to worry about. Unless you have bad reactions to lemon juice you'll probably be ok

@Skiridr22 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m impressed 👍🏾👍🏾

@annettesereno1062 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks it is very helpful

@debbiesullivan7269 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🌷

@davidbenson001 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great tip! 1. I used one of those giant pills. It helped a lot, but it warped the flapper beyond repair. 2. I had a guest bathroom toilet, rarely used, that got as bad as these. I gloved up and hand scrubbed with a rough pad. I don't recall what product I used, but hand scrubbing was an excellent start. I probably used foaming cleaner + chlorinated cleanser. I keep the tank nice by flushing once a week, and spraying the insides of the tank with 409®, to disinfect. The nasty stuff has not come back in two years.

@reyreyna1068 2 жыл бұрын

Good video 👍 Thanks

@DrValerie800 3 жыл бұрын

Wow; I'm going to give that a try! Thanks

@SusanA1056 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous hack. I must try it.

@RhondaTowanda Жыл бұрын

Wow! I am so going to try this!

@HF-eu2ei 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!👍🤗 Oh, and your nails are beautiful.💅

@Kathy-Carr 3 жыл бұрын

I will be trying the citric acid. Thanks!

@kathiesciullo2179 2 жыл бұрын

I used method bathroom spray and method toilet bowl cleaner, which contains citric acid. Scrubbed the tank with a sponge. Didn’t have to wait. Took about 10 minutes for each toilet. I was pleased with the results.

@backyardpc1656 Жыл бұрын

No need to use anything other than the citric acid. No scrubbing required. It’s fantastic!

@klaritydawn 3 жыл бұрын

OMGOSH!!!!! I have been trying to work on my tanks for forever to No avail! I am soo EXCITED to try this! Had to sub you girl! Thank you so much! 3 toilet tanks and I am going TODAY to pick up citrus acid.

@joannfinn4692 3 жыл бұрын

Amazed at this! Definitely picking up some next trip to the grocery ❤️

@aaronx7692 7 ай бұрын

Hello. Thanks for this. I was a little skeptical, but just tried this one one of my toilets and it TOTALLY worked! Thank you!

@TheMoneyMakingMentor 3 жыл бұрын

What a smart lady

@stanwilliams5335 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! I am curious about the rubber seals, now that a day or so have passed... are there any issues?

@rpsmith 2 жыл бұрын

All those parts in the tank are wear items and easily replaced.

@donnaclapp8984 2 жыл бұрын

The seal started swelling after using this treatment. It cost me $170 to have everything replaced because I had several leaks.

@jgetscensored7837 2 жыл бұрын

@@rpsmith it is true they are relatively easy to replace. But even a brand new seal will nuke itself in a day or two after being exposed to bleach, especially for an entire hour.

@Darthmaul756 Жыл бұрын

@@donnaclapp8984 So is it dangerous to use it

@muslissa3089 Жыл бұрын

@@donnaclapp8984 did you use bleach or citric acid?

@joyfuljh1727 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for sharing! Joined you🔔👍🏻 Have a blessed day💐😊🌻💝💕

@janaweaver1235 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! We used to live in a city that had nearly the worst water I'd ever had to use- it was hard and smelled like a pool, and yet, the toilet was a nightmare. So, after I learned about ditching the Bleach and cleaning our home with Whit Vinegar, I thought about how it whitened and refreshed my coffee cups !! I purchased one of the small bottles of white vinegar to keep under the bathroom sink and poured about a cup of it in the tank once a week.... And it was like magic!! When doing weekly cleaning of the toilet I no longer needed to use chemicals and elbow grease. I did, however, continue to use Scrubbing Bubbles under the rim, but other than that just vinegar in the tank to maintain. Pretty awesome. Thanks for the great video. Def going to get some citric acid which is also the main ingredient in my dishwasher cleaner :)

@backyardpc1656 Жыл бұрын

I think vinegar is corrosive.

@ThuLe-eh1xe 11 ай бұрын

@@backyardpc1656yes, vinegar ruin the rubber part of the washing machine, toilet tank etc...

@normanchiang5636 2 жыл бұрын

The Citric acid method works really well. I cleaned all three of my water tanks. Works Thanks

@lolaj6488 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, going to try the citric acid 👍🏼

@sarcomakaposi2054 Жыл бұрын

Lady, you just taught me something i had no knowledge about and had always wondered how to properly get rid of iron and mineral stains. I like my bathroom clean and now i will try your formula! thanks a lot

@AndreaJean Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barbhambly3139 3 жыл бұрын

wow! THATS AMAZING I'm getting some citric acid.

@staceykersting705 3 жыл бұрын

Lemon Koolaid, if u can find it! Bleach is SO toxic.

@joanfos4890 2 жыл бұрын

Cleans your washing machine too

@maureenbullis1805 3 жыл бұрын

If you filled the tank with a bit more water the citric acid might clean that ring off too. Can’t wait to try this!

@christythomas7867 Жыл бұрын

This worked amazingly well..mind boggling..you are my go to person for cleaning

@AndreaJean Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@suzannedesylva3805 3 жыл бұрын

excellent

@Csb1289 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Definitely trying this on my nasty toilet. I was worried about ruining the rubber seal but this is perfect!

@AndreaJean 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

@discovr4me 3 жыл бұрын

I could see just dumping some citric acid in once a month so that doesn't happen. Great idea!! Thank you

@kimberlyw6940 2 жыл бұрын

This worked for me. I’m planning to do the other toilets next weekend. The dirty tanks always bothered me.

@shdwbnndbyyt 3 жыл бұрын

Citric acid is essentially tri-acetic acid, three acetic acid groups attached to one backbone, so it acts as a stronger version of vinegar (dilute acetic acid) with one acid group being neutralized as the pH rises (it goes from citric acid at low pH to mono sodium citrate to disodium citrate to trisodium citrate at very high pH -- mind you this is not quite right because we are dealing with solutions and H+, Na+ and citrate ions, but you can buy all of the mentioned chemicals as solid material).... It can chelate metal ions like edta does. Yes, I am a chemist. Now bleach will work against algae growth and acidic deposits. But lime is a base as is sodium hypochlorite (bleach), so the deposits are less likely to remove them, although since it is a strong oxidant, any organic matter including susceptible plastics and elastomers (rubber-like polymers) will be damaged by it.

@zoezzzarko1117 3 жыл бұрын

So Lime-away for the win then?

@your1olney995 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You’re smart. You sound like my husband. He also has a chemistry degree. Nerds are sexy!

@lynnmarlov9774 Жыл бұрын

So is citrate acid safe for the tank?

@donajean33 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.

@donajean33 3 жыл бұрын

I did this and it blew my mind how well it worked! Amazing thank you!

@shantechavis2489 3 жыл бұрын

Citric acid for the win🎉 she's correct, bleach will def ruin the flapper, I used to use the tablets religiously and it happened evrytime..

@GayleShepherdess Ай бұрын

Works so well. I have new toilet tanks and bowls! Wish I’d known about citric acid on my last acreage. Thank you!

@carlahimmen2978 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had taken photos, but the citric acid really did work! The tank was soooo much better! The bowl took quite a bit of elbow grease due to years of buildup. Thanks so much!

@msalykat6466 2 жыл бұрын

You are the Rembrandt of cleaning Ms. Andrea! I learn something new from every one of your videos and I'm an old chick who thought I knew everything.😁 Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.😺

@lebeaubastion 3 жыл бұрын

Four denture tablets in the back, left in tank overnight, once every two weeks this will never get dirty

@vickyneumann362 3 жыл бұрын

I have done this years ago when I cleaned my Grandma’s house. It has been years I do remember it removed hard water black stains.Eventually got a soft water installed that in itself right there is huge . I live in an apt and the counter goes over the area where you can barely take toilet lid off and see into the tank- Unbelievable this design as then the maintenance man have a hard time repairing and replacing parts . Going get denture tablets toss them in at bedtime. Also going to do at my parents house as my Dad is very sensitive to all smells as in it effects like asthma flare. Doing this today ! Going forward to watch more cleaning bathroom 🚽 educational videos.

@gingerreid8569 3 жыл бұрын

I just did 3 tablets of denture tabs and left overnight...nothing...Efferdent brand...in fairness...We bought this home and it is an older home...20+ yrs...been here 2 yrs and just thought about looking inside the tank...EEEEKKK...so yeah, it's bad...Will be doing the Citric Acid today...need to see difference in cost between Efferdent (my husband has dentures) and Citric Acid...I do canning and lately, anything for canning is in short supply...will see.

@gingerreid8569 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing on Citric acid as well...

@lindamacgregor8039 3 жыл бұрын

@@gingerreid8569 I used Home Hardware "Rust Remover". It is making a difference to my very black tank, but does take some scrubbing. I have a styrofoam toilet liner and it seems to attract the rust, but honestly, I'd never cleaned it, so I'm hoping that once it's cleaner, I'll have less trouble with stained toilets.

@gingerreid8569 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindamacgregor8039 , I didn't touch anything with Iron Out

@howard7606 Жыл бұрын

Andrea, Thank you! Have well water and tanks do get funky. I have scrubbed in the past and it never worked well and was a real mess. Did citric acid as you recommended, and tanks are completely white!. I mean like brand new! I love them clean, but it will keep all the flush parts working well also.

@carolhensel7712 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great hack. Thank you.

@AndreaJean Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@krismechels3922 3 жыл бұрын

I buy a big bag of Citric Acid on Amazon. Works to clean showers, tiles, coffee maker, etc.

@anablackford7457 3 жыл бұрын

Sure does and inexpensive at Amazon. Cleans veggies and fruits when you briefly let them sit in water/citric acid in sink, then rinse. Safe to use. I use it in many different ways.

@rc6304 3 жыл бұрын

Will it work for cleaning HE washers ?

@thebadgerette69 3 жыл бұрын

And it recharges your water softner!

@shelter9236 3 жыл бұрын

Citric acid is also put in bath bombs so it's pretty safe to use, safer than bleach and does a better job. Not enough citric acid in a bath bomb to drop in the tank to clean it but it would smell good especially if you used some essential oils in it also, they would float on the water or connect to the tank and not all flush out.

@seanwhitehouse2274 Жыл бұрын

Is citric acid ok to use in septic systems?

@shelter9236 Жыл бұрын

@@seanwhitehouse2274 Yes, people use it to clean out their toilet tanks and more so yes. I wouldn't mix bleach with/or after use of other toilet cleaners tho that doesn't go down the trap, have heard that creates a toxic gas.

@seanwhitehouse2274 Жыл бұрын

@@shelter9236 Ok thank you very much!

@kathygernhart4910 3 жыл бұрын

Wow going over to Amazon to order citric acid 💖

@sonjahickmon5203 7 ай бұрын

I love it too! Will clean my toilet tanks this week without scrubbing. 👏 👏 👏

@sonjahickmon5203 6 ай бұрын

I tried iron out, but it did not do anything. Did I do something wrong?

@Rocky-xx2zg 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Ring.

@sandywilkerson8525 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@nickyjean175 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@toml.8210 2 жыл бұрын

Bleach requires scrubbing, but the citric acid reacts wit the "rust." You should overfill the tank before adding the citric acid or make a paste with the citric acid to scrub the dirty lineoff.

@misspitters2766 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Iam loving your channel 😊

@deborahpell4905 3 жыл бұрын

Ordering citric acid! Thanks for the vid.

@carmenramos2953 3 жыл бұрын

The citric acid was definitely the best amazing cleaner!

@jpturner171 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AndreaJean Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@MrBill1217 6 ай бұрын

Just did this with the citric acid, WOW!! Thanks

@tinykitchenbigflavor7142 2 жыл бұрын

I am definitely going to be trying the citric acid I have one that needs it in a big way

@MsMars. 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Glad to see that the citric acid worked because it's a more natural cleaner compared to bleach or any other chemical. It might be helpful for you to tell people that citric acid is a product that is used in food food products and canning products. You have empowered me with your video to try this on both of my toilet tanks! It helps to see a woman performing this task because I feel less afraid now. thank you!

@backyardpc1656 Жыл бұрын

I solicited my husband for approval before I tried it because he is very, very cautious about things and will research before damaging the toilet. When we both mixed the solution and I snuck in to look at it about 20 mins. later and excitedly ran and told him "it is a miracle, it's sparkling clean already"

@andresfeliciano Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@AndreaJean Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@MF-kh3uh 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@vicki-870 3 жыл бұрын

How about using the POWDER RUST remover from Home Depot, plumbing section.

@redheadrascal 3 жыл бұрын

This works!!!!

@jafleetwood9714 8 ай бұрын

Bleach is actually formulated to work as good or better with cold water

@jseidel70js Жыл бұрын

Iron out works great

@VIDEOHEREBOB 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very effective! I never knew about Citric Acid. Do you think it would clean the inside of a humidifier?

@beverlystuyvesant4124 3 жыл бұрын

Citret acid toilet tank...

@jill-of-all-trades 3 жыл бұрын

Probably ... if there's rust inside it. Usually there would be calcium/lime build up on the inside of a humidifier so vinegar would work best. You'll simply have to use a very weak solution and even then you'd need to flush the humidifier a few times.