Cleaning a toilet is not necessarily as meditating as cleaning the entire house. And it sure isn’t something you want to do after a long day at work or during the weekend when you are supposed to rest and recoup. That said, you can’t leave it alone and let it stain. So to make your toilet cleaning session more effective, the kind of toilet stain remover you will use will have a lot to say.

Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide is a long-touted disinfectant that can come in handy in multiple situations. One of its benefits is that it can be used as a toilet cleaner. Not only will it kill bacteria, fungi, mold, and some other microbes, but it will also simultaneously work as a toilet stain remover. Want to take the results to a whole new level? Add baking soda to the hydrogen peroxide solution and use the paste as one of the best home solutions for toilet stain removal. A half is to one ratio of hydrogen peroxide to baking soda will do the trick. Make sure you are letting the solution sit for some time before scrubbing and flushing.

White vinegar and baking soda
There is no better way of whitening a toilet bowl and making it shine brighter. Baking soda and white vinegar are both pocket-friendly and effective home-cleaning superheroes. Once you have drenched the toilet stains in vinegar, let them sit and rub them in with the toilet scrubber. Pour over it a handful of baking soda and re-pour some white vinegar. Watch the two turn up fizz and start working up some magic. Let the mixture sit for a little longer, and scrub it with a toilet brush. The baking soda is a mild abrasive and, combined with the acidic nature of vinegar, can conveniently scrub away stains. You can even use baking soda regularly to maintain a clean toilet.

Borax paste
If none of the above home tips give you the desired results, you might want to try something tougher. We suggest making a concoction of vinegar and borax for stain removal. Take some paste and liberally spread it over the stubborn stains and rings. A handful of minutes for this paste and the stains are enough to pull out even the most stubborn gunks. Be aware that once the paste dries, it will turn hard, so scrub enough, and the paste will work as a granular scrub to double act against the slime coating the toilet bowl.

Pumice stone
Sometimes, you might find that a toilet brush or a scrubber is not enough; here, you must befriend the pumice stone. Pumice stone and sandpapers are abrasive and can add to the effect of the cleaner you are using to remove the stains, gunk, and slime layers off the toilet. However, before you jump up and grab the stone remember that the abrasive surface can also damage the porcelain. Therefore, only consider this a last resort to your toilet stain problems.

White vinegar
The pH of distilled white vinegar is about 2.5, making it a highly acidic liquid. It helps remove stain particles from the toilet bowl, encouraging them to mix with water and making it easier to wash the stains away. Pour a couple of cups of vinegar over the stains, let it sit, and work its magic. You can soak some tissue or toilet paper in vinegar, layer it over the stains, and leave them in place. Let the vinegar sit for a couple of hours at least, and then scrub away the stains. You will be facing a cleaner and brighter toilet with little hard work.

And if you do not have the time or the patience to experiment with homemade solutions, try getting a toilet cleaner off the shelf. Some of these are widely recommended and can just as effectively do the job as some of the most recommended home remedies. You might even be able to find some organic or eco-friendly versions:

Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach
An affordable solution to almost all toilet staining problems, this Clorox cleaner comes with bleach. It has a mild scent and a smartly designed nozzle making it easier to cleanse the toilet thoroughly. Other recommended Clorox products include Clorox disposable Cleaning System that comes with wands and scrubbers.

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowl Cleaning System
This system comes with easy-to-dispose flushable pads that can be removed once you have used them for cleaning. You get a toilet wand with a 19-inch long handle and biodegradable pads that are effective for long-lasting stain removal results.

Iron Out Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Iron Out provides the toilet with a long-lasting stain removal and prevention formula. It prevents rusting every time you flush the toilet, preventing the toilet from continually staining. It can last up to 45 days, and you can easily skip the elbow grease.