cleaning the toilet

My sister says my toilet looks filthy.  When I think about it, I guess she's right.  If I saw my toilet at somebody else's house, I'd think the same thing.

So it's on my list of things to do: clean the toilet!

Tried an SOS pad.  I guess a little better but still filthy.

Then next attempt was to use vinegar.

Didn't seem to do much.  Maybe I have to soak it longer.

Next I tried efferdent since I had a couple of old boxes from my mom

Didn't do much.  Below the waterline it looks pretty good though.
Like the vinegar maybe I have to leave it sitting longer and

The toilet seat is filthy too.  Here are some links that I found (doesn't sound easy).

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-stains-on-a-toilet-seat/
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/removing-spots-toilet-seat-20516.html
https://bowelology.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/how-to-clean-mesalamine-stains-off-your-toilet/

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Baking soda: A proven virus-killer, it deodorizes and cuts through grime. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup vinegar to clean toilets and drains.