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Is there an OS way to clean green stuff off...

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...brass-effect toilet seat hinges???!!!

I use Cif to clean my toilet but the brass-effect hinges are covered in this green corrosion-like stuff which doesn't go away (Sorry - not very nice I know!).

Anyone know what it is and whether I can use some of my stock of OS-cleaning things (vinegar, bicarb etc) to get rid of and/or prevent its return? Cif is the only branded cleaner I use, but I don't want to make it worse.

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  • My toilet hinges are crome and I have this problem too.

    I use Cillit Bang on them and they come up beautifully. There probably is a much cheaper option, but I don't know what it is.
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  • ellas9602
    ellas9602 Posts: 721 Forumite
    I have same problem too! would love to hear more....
  • when you remove the "corrosion" by whatever means, dry and then coat the hinges in clear nail varnish or even better a thin coating of vaseline
  • ladygrey_2
    ladygrey_2 Posts: 374 Forumite
    I think these type of things come witha coating to stop rust etc but if it gets scratched it doesn't work

    the above suggestion of clear varnish is a good one
  • amazon_spice
    amazon_spice Posts: 1,639 Forumite
    ellas9602 wrote:
    I have same problem too! would love to hear more....

    Me too! Green gungey toilet people of the world stand up and be counted!!!!!!

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
  • MrsMW
    MrsMW Posts: 590 Forumite
    Tell the men not to pee on the hinges!
  • cheekymole
    cheekymole Posts: 3,417 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    bicarb should do it or maybe coca-cola
    I haven't got one!
  • arkonite_babe
    arkonite_babe Posts: 7,366 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Me too! Green gungey toilet people of the world stand up and be counted!!!!!!

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    I thought I was the only one with this problem, count me in :D
  • glenstan
    glenstan Posts: 321 Forumite
    we used to bring salt and vinegar to boil in pan and brush on with old tooth brush
    it stinks but will remove the heaviest of deposites
    :hello:What goes around - comes around
    give lots and you will always recieve lots
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