Urine stains on plastic toilet seats are problematic and embarrassing. Scouring cleansers will permanently scratch the surface of the toilet seat and leave most of the stain behind. Chlorine bleach will kill the germs but will hardly put a dent in the discolouration that urine leaves. Consider a safer, gentler way to remove the yellow and brown build-up. Baking soda paste and a little elbow grease removes this unattractive sight, leaving a clean, fresh appearance.

  • Urine stains on plastic toilet seats are problematic and embarrassing.
  • Consider a safer, gentler way to remove the yellow and brown build-up.

Spray a germ-killing cleaner, such as Clorox Clean-up, on the toilet seat stains. Let the product sit on the surface for 5 to 10 minutes. Wipe the area with a damp rag.

Mix ¼ cup of baking soda with ½ cup of warm water in a small bowl. It should have a paste-type consistency. Smear this mixture onto the stained areas, and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Use a scratch-free scouring sponge dipped in water to scrub the stained toilet seat. Scrub in a circular motion, wetting the sponge periodically.

Reapply paste on stained areas, and repeat scrubbing until the yellow/brown stain is gone. Rinse well with clear water.

  • Mix ¼ cup of baking soda with ½ cup of warm water in a small bowl.
  • Reapply paste on stained areas, and repeat scrubbing until the yellow/brown stain is gone.

Spray the surface again with Clorox Clean-up (or a similar germ-killing cleanser), and wipe with the damp rag. This will give the toilet seat a fresh look and smell.

TIP

Clean bathrooms weekly to avoid heavy soil build-up. Bathrooms are one of the more challenging cleans for families due to the variety of surfaces and soils, according to the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension office. Read more at lancaster.unl.edu. (See Resources.)

WARNING

Wear safety glasses when using chemical cleaners. Wear gloves to avoid contact with skin and soiled surfaces.