The toilet is not an easy chair, and the bathroom is not a library. So why not keep using the toilet seat that was on the commode since before I bought this house nine years ago? Because a girl lives here now; that’s why. So a couple of months ago I replaced the flimsy plastic seat with a white wooden one. I admit that I do like it better than the old one, and the SO is grateful too.
SO was colouring her hair, and she dropped a bit of dye on the front of the seat. Evidence indicates that she tried to clean it with bleach. I also tried bleach, but the spot is still there.
How can I get rid of the dye spot? It’s possible that the bleach has oxidised and is no longer as potent as it needs to be. I can buy new bleach. Any other ideas?
You could stain the entire seat to hide it. And by “stain”, I mean the stuff specifically intended to darken wood, not accidental spills of assorted things. Though that could work, too.
You could replace it with one of those squishy ones that cushion your asscheeks. They’re more comfortable than wood, although potentially less durable. Still, they’re both cheap.
I’ve removed stubborn stains from a plastic toilet seat by scouring. An old one of those plastic “netting” shower puff loofah things works well, or a green plastic pot scourer (be careful of scratching with the latter). Rub using bathroom cleaner spray or if that fails, Bar Keepers Friend powder.
Edit… and it appears I can’t read, because this was a wooden one. Still might be worth a try, but what is the finish? Painted/varnished or stained?
Well, since it’s already been painted white, why not just paint it white again. I mean, that’s what you do when walls are stained beyond repair. Seems foolish to replace walls every 3-4 years.
Replace it with the 9 year old one. Surely you haven’t let this woman take over your house completely and make you throw out a potentially useful item like that, right?