‘Impossible to remove’ toilet seat stains ‘disappear’ with ‘life-changing’ item

Removing stains from a toilet seat can be tricky, but it’s important to know what caused them in the first place before cleaning . One obvious cause is down to urine. When urine comes into contact with water, it breaks down organic matter like bacteria or fungi on the toilet seat, lid, and bowl. Hard water stains, otherwise known as limescale , on toilet seats, are a common problem for many homeowners. They occur as a result of a buildup of calcium and other minerals that can accumulate over time on the toilet seat or bowl. A third reason could be as a result of using bleach. Bleach is an excellent disinfectant but it might discolour a plastic toilet seat, especially when used in an undiluted state. It turns the toilet seat yellow because of a chemical reaction between the bleach and the plastic on the toilet seat. Bleach is an excellent disinfectant but it might discolour a plastic toilet seat (Image: Getty) Having tried a wide range of cleaning products, one cleaning enthusiast took to the Mr Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page anonymously to ask for some advice with their toilet seat. Posting a picture of their toilet seat stained yellow around the inside, they said: ‘Help! My toilet seat is stained and I have tried so much to get it off but nothing has worked.  ‘I’ve tried using a scourer with pink stuff, baking soda and vinegar, lemon, Viakal and bleach – you name it.  ‘Nothing works and I feel so dirty. Has anyone got any advice, or am I going to need a new toilet seat?’ A magic eraser was suggested to clean toilet seats (Image: Getty) The post received over 100 comments, with the most popular suggestion being to use a magic eraser. Magic Erasers are sponges that are designed to tack tough stains many tend to give up on around the house. Sarah Ridge said: ‘A magic eraser works wonders! Only thing I’ve found that removes these stains.’ Lauren Watson commented: ‘The Flash magic sponge is incredible. I thought the stains on my toilet seat were going to be impossible to remove before I tried this.’ Looking for a new home, or just fancy a look? Add your postcode below or visit InYourArea Vickie Bington wrote: ‘A magic eraser sponge works wonders on everything, even removes stains on walls without any damage.’ Ruth Angus suggested: ‘Try a magic sponge, I used one as a last resort and it worked perfectly. The stains just disappeared.’ Katie Thomas said: ‘Magic eraser! I have just recently discovered how magical these things really are and man are they life-changing.’ Lisa Hodgson responded: ‘I can’t seem to get them anymore. Where do you buy yours from? They are amazing.’ Flash Magic Erasers retail for £2 in Sainsbury’s for a pack of two. This works out a £1 per sponge.