How to remove metal "scratches" in toilet bowl?

April 11, 2017 2:13 PM

So, MrJane agressively attacked a toilet clog with a toilet auger and now I am left with gray metallic scratches in the toilet bowl, in the guest powder room, of course. I've tried scrubbing them with a pumice stick, but they are still there. Any thoughts on how to remove them?
posted by sarajane to Home & Garden (7 answers total)

We've had a similar problem with metal marks on sinks. Barkeeper's Friend is the best thing I've found for removing them. Still takes a bit of elbow grease though.
posted by pipeski at 2:32 PM on April 11, 2017 [5 favorites]

Would a paste of baking soda and a tiny bit of water work?
posted by mcduff at 2:37 PM on April 11, 2017 [1 favorite]

Just coming in to suggest baking soda -- I've used it for that type of marks on a porcelain sink.
posted by LizardBreath at 4:00 PM on April 11, 2017

Magic Eraser pads will take care of it.
posted by randomthoughts at 5:59 PM on April 11, 2017 [1 favorite]

Careful with those Magic Eraser pads. They erase skin too. Wear gloves.
posted by intermod at 7:38 PM on April 11, 2017

Bar Keeper's Friend but you'd shut off the water to the tank, flush the toilet to drain the bowl and then polish with the BKF. There's the powdered stuff and liquid product. The liquid is a little easier to use on vertical surfaces than the powdered stuff.
posted by dlwr300 at 6:37 AM on April 12, 2017 [1 favorite]

Bar Keeper's Friend, absolutely. You will be amazed.
posted by no1hatchling at 10:21 AM on April 13, 2017