Remove stubborn dirt like the professionals - with pumice stone to combat urine scale in the toilet and limescale in the bathroom! The home remedy has numerous uses in the household and can reliably remove dirt without scratching or damaging sensitive surfaces.
Pumice stone against urine stone in the toilet: How to remove deposits from the toilet bowl and glasses
It fights pimples, removes even super glue and cleans like no other household remedy: pumice stone is Germany's secret miracle weapon. New applications are regularly being invented and it is also repeatedly touted on TikTok as an effective remedy for deposits in the toilet and bathroom.
Its effect is due to its porous surface - pumice is actually a volcanic rock that weighs less than water. Even if it looks very hard at first glance, the pumice stone doesn't leave anyTraces on glassand ceramics. The material has just the right hardness: it can remove limescale, but is softer than ceramic and stone.
Using pumice stone against urine stone: The advantages at a glance
- There is no smell and pumice stone contains no harmful substances.
- The pumice stone leaves no trace. Unlike other cleaning products, it does not attack metal and can even remove rust.
- It is an environmentally friendly option for cleaning as it does not contain any chemical substances. This prevents them from getting into the water.
- The home remedy works perfectly against limescale. You don't need to apply a lot of pressure or scrub for a long time.
- This cleaning is also time-saving: you don't have to leave any household remedy to work overnight. You can use the toilet and do not have to rinse or clean the toilet seat and toilet bowl. This is particularly advantageous in households with small children and in small apartments with one bathroom.
Get rid of the brown limescale in the toilet bowl
Pumice stone is also a solution if there are deposits right at or below the waterline. Even heavy calcification can be easily removed with home remedies. Proceed as follows:
- You can invest in a toilet brush with pumice stone. The advantage - this toilet brush has a long handle and you can use it to clean even hard-to-reach places such as the area directly under the edge.
- You can wear rubber gloves and use the pumice stone to clean the edge. The rubber gloves will protect the hands from the water and the stone itself. Otherwise, its porous surface could scratch your hands.
- If you want to clean a limestone edge above the water level, you can first moisten the pumice stone.
- After each use, clean the pumice stone by placing it in a bucket of vinegar and hot water. Only use it to clean the toilet, otherwise you can transfer germs from the toilet bowl to other surfaces. You should also stop using the bucket after cleaning.
Remove limescale and soap residue in the shower cubicle
By the way, you can use pumice stone to remove even stubborn limescale stains and soap residue. The same applies in this case: Use a piece of pumice stone only to clean the shower cubicle or shower area. Do not use it to clean other surfaces in your home. Wear rubber gloves that will protect your hands from the abrasive surface.
If the lime has built up, you can first soak the pumice stone in vinegar and then use it to clean the glass shower. Otherwise, it is sufficient if you moisten the pumice stone with water. Start at the top and move the pumice stone over the glass in circular motions. Try to only apply light pressure. Then rinse the glass shower with lukewarm water and repeat the process if any limescale stains remain.
What shouldn't you clean with pumice stone?
It is better not to clean painted, enamelled, acrylic, glass, fiberglass, stainless steel or high-gloss surfaces (for example the bathroom cabinet) with pumice stone. Ultimately, the volcanic rock is porous and abrasive and can damage or scratch these surfaces. An exception is the glass pane of the oven - it has been specially treated and is scratch-resistant.
Even if you want to use the pumice stone in the toilet - first test it in an invisible area to see whether the home remedy leaves scratches. By the way, it is much more abrasive when it is dry. In many cases, soaking in water or a vinegar solution can prevent scratches.
By the way, pumice stone can not only remove limescale, but also dissolve grease stains. Therefore it also finds other uses in the household.
Other uses of pumice stone in the home
The pumice stone is a true all-rounder and can do much more than just remove limescale and urine scale. If you are renovating the bathroom, you can remove silicone stains and wall paint from clothing.Also glue residuecan be removed quickly and easily from your hands. Rust stains on metal parts of the shower cubicle can also be removed quickly and reliably.
The pumice stone is a reliable helper when cleaning the bathroom. It is often used in the toilet and shower cubicle.
