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Stubborn toilet stains? This pumice stone scrubber — down to $13 — will 'bowl' you over
Calling all holiday hosts: This gentle yet effective tool will get your b-room ready for primetime.
The holiday season brings lots of excitement ... until you realize you're set to host next week and your toilet bowl's just not presentable enough for guests. Sure, you could try dislodging that residue from who knows when with liquid cleaner and a dingy toilet brush for the 100th time, but if you're ready for a different method? Allow us to introduce you to the Powerstone Pumice Stone. It gently busts away coated-on crud like nobody's business, and you can get it for just $13 as part of the Amazon Black Friday Sale.
(Psst: For even more savings, be sure to check out our roundup of all the best Black Friday deals available as we speak.)
No chemicals, no odors ... some mild abrasiveness goes a long way when it comes to turning your dirty bowl into a porcelain throne.
Why is it a good Black Friday deal? 💰
This cleaning tool is currently just about as cheap as it gets (it has dipped about a dollar lower here and there), and the fact that it actually works — with thousands of perfect ratings to back it up — makes it entirely worth it. Be sure to apply the on-page coupon for the lowest price.
Why do I need this? 🤔
Scrubbing your toilet with a sponge means having to stick your glove-covered hand into the bowl, which many of us would rather not do. Conversely, toilet brushes often aren't strong enough to get rid of really caked-on stains, not to mention the fact that they can be hard to clean — and you certainly don't want a dirty toilet brush hanging out in the corner of your bathroom.
The Powerstone Pumice Stone offers the best of both worlds: It's gritty enough to scrape away mildew, rust, hard water and mineral residue, along with any other unsightly stains, but it's not so abrasive that it'll scratch your toilet. Plus, it has a handle to keep your hands away from the icky stuff. I actually used one on my hard water–stained toilet as a last attempt when nothing else worked — and to my astonishment, it did the trick. (I'll spare you the before and after photos, but you can check out this reviewer's results if you think you can stomach it.)
Once you're done cleaning, just stick the pumice stone back inside its storage case so you can keep using it. And it's not just for toilets, either. You can use it on sinks, tiles, tubs — all without relying on chemicals.
What reviewers say 💬
A whopping 18,000-plus Amazon customers were so impressed by this tool, they gave it a perfect five-star rating.
Pros 👍
"I’ve been searching everywhere for a handled pumice stone to clean the hard-water ring from my toilets’ bowls," shared one happy shopper. "I have three bathrooms, and this pumice stone is a godsend! No more abrasive stone against my hand while cleaning. The handle is sturdy and well-attached. The pumice is effective but porous enough not to scratch the porcelain. I’m going to order two more — one for each bathroom — and I will buy again as needed."
"Finally found something that works," raved another satisfied user. "I have hard water in my house, and it’s very difficult to get the rust stains out of the toilet. I had to clean it several times a week to try to make it look halfway decent. This product took the stains away, and my toilet looks brand new again. I highly recommend it. It did not leave any scratches. It was beyond what I anticipated."
"I've spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on cleaners to try and get rid of the iron in my tubs and toilets," said a third. "We live in an area where mining is done and we have LOTS of iron in our water. With just a little scrubbing ... my tub was sparkling white again. Doesn't scratch the surface, either! This is my new go-to in the future."
Cons 👎
"I’m a skeptic, so reading all the positive reviews made me wonder if there was a promotion involved," admitted a convert. "I used the pumice stone on my toilet today, and it got rid of all sorts of gross staining that I haven’t been able to get rid of with toilet bowl cleaner, a Clorox wand or bleach. My only complaint is that the handle is hard plastic and a little difficult to hold, but it’s totally worth the slightly awkward hand thing."
"I was hesitant to purchase, as I was concerned that the pumice would scratch the surface I was cleaning," explained a final fan. "I tested on each surface before fully using [it], but [it] worked great! Stains and stuck-on materials [were] easily removed. It wears down pretty quickly, however. Still worth it!"
Have multiple toilets in need of a refresh? If you buy a 2-pack, it's an even better deal!
And to keep your toilet looking and smelling fresh between cleanings, here's another nifty find:
Just stamp a gel disc onto the side of your bowl and it'll freshen up your toilet with every flush for up to 12 days. This top-seller comes in scents like citrus and lavender, and it will keep you from having to scrub as often.
Check out our full Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Stamp review for more.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
