Tampa water (Oldsmar: rental, condo, buy)

[Dallas Kitty]

Never before have I seen water leave stains the way it does here. I buy bottled water for drinking and cooking and there's a filter on the shower. What I can't keep up with is the stains in the toilet that the fresh water leaves below each little input opening and water level. The toilet in one bathroom is rarely used so the water just sitting there gets the same stain in a ring around the top of the water.

Any suggestions on the best thing to use in the tank to prevent this?

[Dallas Kitty]

Update: I got all the stains off with a pumice stone. What I'm trying to find is something to add to the tank that will be a continuous help. Haven't found that yet.

Originally Posted by Kitty_FL

Never before have I seen water leave stains the way it does here. I buy bottled water for drinking and cooking and there's a filter on the shower. What I can't keep up with is the stains in the toilet that the fresh water leaves below each little input opening and water level. The toilet in one bathroom is rarely used so the water just sitting there gets the same stain in a ring around the top of the water.

Any suggestions on the best thing to use in the tank to prevent this?

[Not_liking_FL]

It sounds like you have lime building up. Do you have a water softener?

[nphomeowner]

We had the same problem until we cranked up the water softener to recharge every 3 days. Since then we haven't had a problem and we also use Kaboom automatic toilet cleaners in the tank.

[Sunscape]

I use a bleach tablet that you add to the tank. Get it at Walmart.

[Dallas Kitty]

Originally Posted by Not_liking_FL

It sounds like you have lime building up. Do you have a water softener?

Originally Posted by nphomeowner

We had the same problem until we cranked up the water softener to recharge every 3 days. Since then we haven't had a problem and we also use Kaboom automatic toilet cleaners in the tank.

I'm in a rental condo so have to go with whatever I can do with the toilet. Just took a look at the Kaboom and it looks like a winner. Knowing it's working for you in Tampa is a big help.

Originally Posted by Annie of Oldsmar

I use a bleach tablet that you add to the tank. Get it at Walmart.

Thanks for the mention, Annie. I'll be out tomorrow to get some of that and also the Kaboom. With all the browsing I've done, looks like it all depends on where you are and what's going on with water in the area.

Thank you, Not_Liking_FL, nphomeowner and Annie!!!

[Not_liking_FL]

If Kaboom doesn't work you could try C.L.R.(?). I know it's sold at Lowe's and HD. Be careful with the pumice stone that can scratch the finish on your toilet.