Does the brown go down?

Sometimes, no matter how much you flush or use your toilet brush, there are still brown streaks in your toilet. But don’t be too embarrassed. The streaks likely aren’t caused by the Taco Bell you ate last night.

Brown streaks that don’t wash away can simply be rust caused by high iron content in your water. Over time, the iron content that sits on top of the water in your toilet bowl can start to oxidize and cause rust to form on the porcelain material. Even with elbow grease and the best brushes and sponges, this rust can be difficult to remove.

This is also a common issue in sinks and tubs. If you’ve ever seen a tub that has brown speckles where the water normally rests, this is an indication of rust staining.

How to prevent rust stains

When you have a rusting issue, there are a few things you can do to prevent the accumulation from latching on to your precious porcelain before it's too late.

Something you can do to stop rust from forming is to consistently clean the area with a brush or sponge to wipe away contaminants before they bond to your toilet, sink or tub. Repeat this process once per week to stop rust from forming and bonding.

How to remove rust stains

If you already have a rust issue, it may be more difficult to get rid of the stains by using just a regular brush and cleaning products.

The absolute easiest way to get rid of rust stains is by using a multipurpose rust and iron remover. Something like Rust Away is the easiest example. All you need to do is pour it in, let it sit for two hours, and then flush away with water and a brush. 

It's better than sitting there scrubbing for hours, and definitely better than having your guests think you don't clean up after you "go."

Using a rust converter product inside your toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs and showers is the best option on the market for a fresh, clean start to your bathroom or kitchen.