Yellow toilet seat stains can be a challenge to shift, but don't worry, as cleaning enthusiasts have shared their favourite tips for banishing the unsightly marks in no time Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Toilet seat stains can be quite a bother, originating from various sources including accidental urine splashes for those who skimp on cleaning routines. Those living in areas with hard water are all too familiar with the gruelling fight against yellow limescale build-up, which forms as water evaporates post-flush, allowing minerals to stake their claim. Moreover, some household cleaners might turn out to be foes rather than allies, with concentrated harsh bleaches tainting white plastic toilet seats with an unwelcome yellow hue.
A perplexed homeowner, troubled by stubborn yellow stains lurking under her toilet seat, took to the internet for advice, posting a request on the popular Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group. Sharon Burch asked fellow cleaning buffs: "How can I clean the yellowing on the underneath of a white toilet seat please?" This prompted an influx of suggestions, with over 150 Mrs Hinch fans rushing to impart their wisdom, reports the Express . Though a few recommended trying bleach, the majority leaned away from that approach.
Petra Williams said: "Bleaching makes it ye.