Cleaning question..toilet seat

Parent Cafe
1

I know this is a bit gross, but the toilet seat in one of our bathrooms has turned sort of a pinkish color. It seems to be stained. I don’t think its pink mold since we do keep the seat open and we always run the fan whenever we shower in there. Do you think it’s a reaction from different cleaners?

2

It could be. Is it wood with a painted coating? If so, the coating could be reacting with chemicals or the coating could be wearing off. I would just replace the seat (if it’s an upscale toilet, you can get a replacement at a plumbing supply store).

3 Likes
3

wipe it down with an antibacterial/bleach-based cleaner.

1 Like
4

I’ll try that first..maybe on a small area.

5

I think so, I’d have to check for sure. Yeah, I might just get a new toilet seat…

1 Like
6

Get a new one with soft close.

8 Likes
7

Funny I just replaced 2 toilets in my home that came with soft close seats - didn’t realize that meant they are plastic! It doesn’t bother my husband but there is something about a plastic toilet seat that seems kind of commercial, like in a gas station. Debating on getting wood seat replacements which is all we’ve ever known. Do you like your soft close seats better than wood?

8

Sure do! Honestly, you will get used to the soft close plastic, and you will never look back.

Best thing since the invention of the flush toilet!

11 Likes
9

And they are easier to clean!

4 Likes
10

Replace it with a Toto bidet seat. My sister got it for her H and he loves it. :slight_smile:

3 Likes
11

+1 to the soft close no matter what they are made of! My sound sensitive ears are so happy. :toilet:

4 Likes
12

Absolutely! Less porous and so much easier to clean. Better aesthetics, too IMO.

1 Like
13

Well now I’ve seen everything in terms of thread topics here!! :rofl:

6 Likes
14

something about a plastic toilet seat that seems kind of commercial

I used to feel that way until a wooden seat cracked on me. Ouch! Butt pinch. :scream:

I just replaced a toilet seat. I made sure it was plastic. The plastic seats were all more expensive than the comparable wooden ones by the same company.

2 Likes
15

This thread is bookmarked for future use - when a bored student asks about why something is even worth being discussed here the cafe… I usually refer them to the colonoscopy thread. This is even better to shut them down IMO!

12 Likes
16

I think the wooden painted toilet seats stain. Maybe it’s the combination of bleach used to clean it with urine splashes?

1 Like
17

We’ve replaced all toilets seats at both our primary home and cabin with soft-close seats, and we’ve replaced the toilets themselves with chair-height models. We’ll never look back.

2 Likes
18

I second the suggestion to get the Toto (or any other integrated bidet) seat when replacing a non soft close seat. You will NEVER go back.

1 Like
19

Our cabin toilet came with an integrated bidet seat. Just ewwww… Tried it once. Threw it out for a non-shower soft-close seat. Different strokes. :wink:

1 Like
20

I’m curious about what part of the bidet experience you found objectionable, if you wouldn’t mind sharing. I’ve actually started getting the “EWWWW” feeling when I use a rest room away from home now; as if I need to shower once I get home :joy:.

It’s kind of hilarious since we’ve only had bidets in our house for the past 3 years