Grout inside the toilet...how to get rid?

SideWinder · 30 Mar 2017 at 20:22

As title really...besides replacing the toilet, is there a DIY fix?

I have tried pouring bleach down there and leaving it for a bit, trying it a bit but unsure how hard i should do it without damaging the basin so...any thoughts?

I did try googling but either i am out of practise or there isn't much out there.

dowie · 30 Mar 2017 at 20:37

Put some gloves on, drain the water out and just scrub/scour it off?

Participant · 30 Mar 2017 at 20:38

SideWinder said:
I have tried pouring bleach down there and leaving it for a bit, trying it a bit but unsure how hard i should do it without damaging the basin

You poo in your basin?

Guess when we gotta go we gotta go

TTIUWP

Hyburnate · 30 Mar 2017 at 20:39

Try some vinegar and water, perhaps a strong dilution?

Hades · 30 Mar 2017 at 20:58

As above, gloves on, drain the water and then scrape it off. But a bigger question is why someone tried to dispose of it down the toilet. Even if it had flushed away it would have risked blocking the drain over time. Never throw old grout, plaster, cement, etc down the sink, toilet, bath or other drain.

Slam · 30 Mar 2017 at 21:06

I'm not sure if you really mean grout?!
WD40 is part solvent and will shift long standing grime and limescale and stuff