Recent content by NJmuddy

When the very bottom of the bowl started turning weird colors, I followed the advice from TOTO customer service and used vinegar (with limited success). They cautioned against using anything stronger. So yes, guilty of letting this go too long, but it's not human waste or dirt. I've assumed all...

Interestingly, this is the main toilet in the house; it is used (and cleaned) very frequently. The other toilet (the one with no issues) is used and cleaned considerably less frequently. Thanks for the tip - I will wait to see what TOTO says.

I use a plastic brush and "eco-friendly" toilet cleaners (never harsh chemicals or abrasives). The brush is visible in the photo. The other toilet in the house, a cheap one from a big-box store that was installed about 15 years ago, has no such issues. Assuming it gets the same maintenance and...

A few years ago, I bought and installed a TOTO Drake II with the infamous CEFIONTECT® feature. At first, it had green "stains" at the bottom, which TOTO customer support said was from hard water (we do have city water which is quite hard). I used vinegar and it helped a bit, but I had the...