How to Clean with Pumice Stone
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Cleaning Expert @MelissaMaker goes deep into the world of Pumice Stone and where you should use it and where you should most definitely never use it!
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0:00 - Introduction
1:42 - How to Use Pumice
2:33 - Where to Use Pumice
3:38 - Proceed with Caution
4:41 - Micro-scratching
5:43 - A Few Caveats
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I was in hospital and rehab for almost a year. When I got home, the hard water ring in the toilet was impossible to remove anyway but pumice. I used it once and have not had to use it again and that was a year ago. I hope never to have to again, but as you said that was a last resort.
I live on Pumicestone Passage and can pick up pumicestone while I walk along the beaches. I had no idea there was artificial pumice out there. It's great for feet.
Magic erasers can also cause damage to leather and other materials!
This!
Yep! Need to be careful with magic erasers. They must be damp and use a VERY light hand. If you scrub hard, you can damage anything. I use it to clean my glass coffee pot. I don’t have time to add ice and salt and using liquid dishwashing liquid.
Btw: I understand she is talking about pumice STONE, which is a lot more aggressive.
Yes. I messed up the Formica countertop in an apartment I once lived in with a Magic Eraser. The surface wore away so quickly that I think former residents had been doing that, too! I just don’t use them anymore - except on my tennis shoes.
@@kathya9522 They're essentially as sharp as glass when you look at them under a microscope; they can do a lot of damage!
I had used a magic eraser yesterday on my walls, my walls look amazing now!!! (My kids had made the marks on my walls going up the stairs) xx
I used pumice once - on a terrible ring in a toilet. I’m lucky - used it once (very carefully) to get it clean, then have been able to keep it clean with other products, tools, and techniques.
I occasionally sell pumice stones at one of the big box stores and I'll definitely keep this in mind going forward, especially the "last resort" part.
Thank you! Very good information as usual!
Thanks for your help! I’ve always wondered about Pumice stones. They seemed too abrasive for most of my work. Now I know :)
Ahhhhhhh! My grates on my stove top - seriously, I have never figured out the perfect way to clean them. I am doing that tonight!!! I can't remember the last time I was so excited to learn a weird cleaning hack like this for something I NEVER knew how to properly/thoroughly clean.
I use pumice for my heels. In my last rented place I used pumice to clean toilet and also some tiles because they developed rust marks due to water leakage. It worked like magic.
Pumice is my last line of defense and my secret weapon for the things that nothing else will clean. But I definitely don't use them on things that can be cleaned with less invasive means. They disintegrate as you use them, so I use them sparingly in this reason as well. 1 pumice stone (in my favorite brand) is three same price as 1 bottle of my favorite cleaning spray.
And like you said, the toilet pumice stays ONLY the toilet pumice!
Who are the savages that uses their pumice stone for their toilets AND everything else??
Our water is full of minerals, mostly calcium. It leaves bad rings in the toilet especially and pumice is just about the only thing that takes it off. So I ❤ pumice!
I’ve never used a pumice stone & can never get my stove grates clean. I have to try this!
I’m actually on time to watch a video when my youngest isn’t watching you tube. :-) I’ve never used a pumice stone but willing to try. Thank you for the information on them. :-)
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Talking about bottom of the feet!! Castor oil works great!! I use it for my toilet!
I use pumice sometimes on my heels and not that often. However I might use it on my grill now.
Hello, I just started working for Merry maids. They make you rush rush rush. It can be challenging and it's been causing my fingers to swell cuz I'm trying so hard to go fast and only recently have I started to get brakes. Do you have any tips for house cleaners who end up with really sore hands from the work? Any help please
I have natural stone at the bottom of my shower floor can I use this pumice stone? What is the best way to clean the natural stone??
good advice
can i use it on grout?
please also do a video on
- how to wash curtains and windows, and how often?
- fabric sofa and decorative pillows, how often?
- light fixtures...how often?
- wardrobe?
- decorative frames and mirrors, how often?
i really need your help because everybody has an different answer on youtube. Been cleaning more because of your videos!! thanks a lot!!
Dont use it on grout it'll damage it, curtains once a year but vacuum about every 3 months with a hepa filtered machine, sofa; once a year but again vacuum, light fixtures once a year, mirrors about 3 months, wardrobe I dont know lol - I've tutorials on lots of these on my channel :)
You can take drapes down and put them in your drier on fluff ( no heat) to “dust” them. I used to make drapes for a living and that’s what we would recommend.
Bought a foreclosure 7 years ago, and just came to deal with toilet rings. But, after all these years decided to take some pumice to those rings, and WOW….
does it make noise? i have sensory issues.
Not a pumice fan. Never use it. Thanks for the info.
Can anyone say whether it works well on cast iron pans?
I use it on my toilet, unfortunately. And I wish I knew then what I know now, because like you said, now I have to always use pumice to get it clean. The hard water stains are way worse and happen a lot quicker than they did originally. 🤦♀️
I remember my mom using it in early/mid 90's to exfoliate her heels :D
Only on my feet, I have never thought of using it anywhere else. I can see where it would be good for a BBQ.
I have never used them and don't plan on it either.
Never used it and I'm scared to use it for that micro scratching reason
You need to tell people that not all pumice stones are the same. Should be using a cleaning pumice. I've been using these for 28 years to clean without one scratch. You need to use a correctly but you also need to use the right one not the one you using your feet. They're actually called scouring sticks.
May I know what brand of scouring sticks do you use ?
Pumice Stone Hunter! ..nice👍
FIRST!!!
I used to date a plumber and his family was full of plumbers and all of them said that toilets needing replacement were almost all because of pumice stones or people putting things in the tanks, anything in the tanks even stuff that's made for tanks eats away the inner gaskets and seals some of which cannot be replaced and pumice stones and chemicals in the tanks are the leading cause of toilets dying or needing to be replaced
Thats really good to know; theres a lot of videos on youtube about people putting all sorts into toilet tanks and I was trying to research if it was harmful to do a video encouraging people NOT to do it; this answered my question!
@@CleaningHowTo yes, plumbers also hate people who use drano because it literally burns skin, there are other things you can use with the same effect
I use the pumice for the ring in the toilet bowl itself, never in the tank. What is it supposed to do in the tank?
@@tammy2373 you're not very good at reading comprehension are you? No one mentioned pumice in tanks, it's using pumice OR putting things in tanks, and you should never do either
@@emilymulcahy You're not very good at punctuation, are you?
At my house...one for the rare occasion I need it for a hard water ring in the toilet and another one for the bottom of my feet.
What would you recommend for an AWFUL toilet? Our water is so hard and it builds up fast. And who we bought the home from clearly struggled with this too and the basement toilet is rough! Clr took a bit off, vinegar did nothing. I won't touch scrubbing bubbles *toxic* but what can I do? 🥴
Clr it more often or multiple times, you can also get a water softener
@@emilymulcahy do you think that will get the layers and layers of rust and minerals off?
Super hard well water here... I got the toilet looking new with a gentle hand and some steel wool and, dawn dish soap lol. That was several years ago. Now I use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner twice a week and a dollar store toilet brush. Haven't had build up since.
@@behindblueyes I know it will
Using a pumice stone once will work. Do it gently and most toilets will be fine. For regular maintenance use an acid based toilet bowl cleaner.
I use a pumice stone sparingly. One of our toilets gets mineral rings if we go away for a vacation or any time it isn't flushed regularly, and I have never been able to figure out how to get rid of the hard water ring in a toilet without using pumice. Around the base of faucets I'll soak a paper towel in vinegar and wrap it around the faucet for a few hours/overnight until the minerals are either dissolved or come off fairly easily with scrubbing, but I've never been able to find a product that will do the same with a mineral deposit in a toilet. Any suggestions?
I had this problem too and found that toilet cleaners with an acid base (e.g. citric acid) worked wonders as most toilet cleaners are alkaline and don’t do anything for build up. I went from chipping away at the build up with a knife to just gently scrubbing with my normal toilet brush!
Diluted hydrochloric acid….use all the proper PPE while using…
Pumice scratched my toilet horribly, she is 💯. I threw mine away and will Never use in the toilet again!
Plumbers everywhere are applauding you
I don't own a pumice stone for cleaning. I have heard they were good for toilets but never understood how to use one. I kind of want to get one for my Pyrex. I have 9x12 Pyrex and there is a yellow film that just will not come off. I've tried dish soap, vinegar, baking soda, and a steamer with no success.
It's a much harsher option but oven cleaner would probably do the trick. Make sure there is good ventilation and wash with soap and water afterward.
SOS pads work great for the yellow film on Pyrex pans!
The ones that come with dish soap in them
Have you tried ajax or comet??? It worked for me . Also use a scrubbie if you have heard of them; they don't scratch...
I do use pumice in the toilet. I have not found anything else to remove the dark hand water stain.....help...suggestions 😒??
CLR, but since you've used a pumice on it you can't use anything else but a promise in your toilet will eventually just need replacing because you were kind of stupid to use it in the first place
@@emilymulcahycalling people stupid is not good. Oh and edit to add, check your spelling, stupid.
Surprisingly, most toilet bowl cleaning products do not remove lime scale, we suggest a nice soak in vinegar or, after cleaning, follow up with CLR or Lime Away
Check into frosting glass....they use pumice to scratch it. No pumice for me.
The mineral stains finally drove me to pumice knowing it scratches the toilet. I try to use it gently, and shutter every time. I need alternatives
Try “fine” drywall screen that you get from the hardware store . It’s use is to do the final sand on drywall installations prior to painting. It’s less abrasive than pumice and easier to use. Just cut a small square. Use it to scour hard water stains on porcelain surfaces. Great for the ring in a toilet.
@@aleceboyer9897 wow. That’s seems more abrasive. I’ll check it. Thx.
@@kevinorr6880 it’s actually less abrasive. You need to purchase the first finest mesh. Think of it like a finishing sandpaper you’d use in a piece of nice furniture.
Everything in moderation around here, including heavy duty deep cleaning and pumice stone using.
I don't use pumice at all. I used to use them on my feet but now use a foot file. I would use it if I get a grill.
I used pumice a few times to clean something. I tried it once for my toilet, but it didn't work. I have a bluish ring I can't seem to get rid of...I'm assuming it is copper from the water, but not totally sure. I've watched all the toilet cleaning videos, but nothing works. Any ideas how to get it clean? 🤔
Drain out all the water and let vinegar sit in it 24 hours and scrub it well
@@margaretf6147 thanks!
I used pumice one time. Just once, and this was a long time before you released this video. I ruined the enamel in my self cleaning oven. Now I never use pumice. Screw pumice. 😂
Why would I use Pumice when I can use my MUCH SAFER Maker's Scrub Squares?
Yes, they really ARE that good.
I made the mistake of using a pumice on my toilet it absolutely scratched it.
Help…how do I remove calcium in toilet bowl and around the rim base of bathroom faucets….help, I can’t remove it 😊😢❤
In the UK you can get liquid products to remove limescale that don't scratch, might be worth looking out for these where ever you live x
For the toilet, use toilet cleaners that specifically state they work on limescale/calcium deposits.
Remove the water from the toilet (I use an old mop that is kept specifically for this job or alternatively you can use a toilet brush and repeatedly plunge it into the bottom of the bowl, where the contents flush away and it will gradually force the water down the toilet).
Once the water is out of the way, apply the limescale/calcium/mineral deposit toilet cleaner as usual.
Leave it for the stated time as per the toilet cleaners instructions.
Scub the toilet bowl with your toilet brush as usual.
That should take care of the hard water ring. If it doesn't, then repeat the above a few times and it should be taken care of.
For the mineral deposits around faucets.
Dry the area thoroughly.
Soak some paper towels in vinegar.
Cover the mineral deposit stains with a few layers of vinegar making sure there is good contact with the vinegar soaked paper and the calcium.
Pour some more vinegar over top of the paper to make double sure it is very vinegary.
Come back after a few hours and the vinegar should have loosened up the calcuim/limescale etc.
The acidic PH of the vinegar and toilet cleaner will help breakdown the mineral deposits
Use a single edge razor blade on calcium around the sinks
CLR
@@jamesmurray438 ~ thank you so much 😊
I use pumice on glass. I have been a glazier for 50 years, just make sure to use the super fine pumice, warm water and a dash of dishwashing liquid to get rid of calcium buildup on shower screen glass….a small block will last you years….
I love cleaning and I love cleaning my body but I would NEVER use a pumice stone for cleaning the home... Keep it for your crusty heels. There is no practical reason to use a pumice stone inside of a house that isn't on some calis location of your body. And honestly if you need to use a pumice stone that often you might could just use your crusty skin to clean something 🤣🤣🤣
😅🤣😂 Hilarious!!!
Ewww hahahaha
I I'll occasionally use it in the toilet. That's it
I dont even have to watch this video to know that yes, they do ruin your surfaces ☹
I used pumice ONCE on a rental apartment toilet for a ring! That cost me half of my deposit due to scratching as I must have used to MUCH ELBOW GREESE! Never again have I used pumice for anything! I hate magic eraser because of the film it leaves on nearly everything! Thanks for a great video!
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I don’t think I would ever use a pumice stone on my feet or household items.
Pumice stones are meant to use on callouses, not all over your feet. I don't have a pumice stone, so I use sandpaper on my callouses. If you don't have callouses, of course you don't use pumice stones on your feet.
I’d rather use a magic sponge.
I’m even hesitant to use magic erasers because of micro scratching.
Magic erasers don't cause that kind of scratching, depending on the surface there is no scratching, it does however take paint off of some things, it's not because of scratching though
I don’t use magic erasers, I’ve seen them take the finish off various things, it’s like using sandpaper.
Stained toilet
Not a fan
absolutely not on anything. way better options then this from the old ages
Like what???
this is really just talking?