Those blue thingys for toilets? Good or bad?

[amdhunter]

I had to change my toilet to from one that has a tank in the back. At first, I didn't like it, but it's actually nicer than my old toilet and nowhere as noisy and leaky. (And looks better.)

Anyway, now that I have a tank, I want to make the water pretty colors. Are those pill things like Ty D Bol or whatever OK for toilets? I can't find a solid answer on Google.

I have no issues with the toilet. I just want to change the color of the water because reasons.

ATOT school me on toilet pills...

 

[shabby]

I remember seeing a sign on one of my toilets that said if i use one of those blue pills the warranty goes out the door, perhaps they have non-blue pills?

 

[highland145]

If it runs for more than 4 hrs.....

 

[amdhunter]

I remember seeing a sign on one of my toilets that said if i use one of those blue pills the warranty goes out the door, perhaps they have non-blue pills?

Yeah, I just read that EVERY toilet manufacturer voids the warranty if you use these things.

I guess it's not worth it. I was looking forward to blue water. Now all I've have to settle for is yellow and brown. :'(

 

[Jimzz]

If it sits in the tank then yea those can be bad. If it sits in the bowl then that is generally ok.

Many of them use bleach and that will damage the rubber in the tank. But the ones that hang in the bowl should be ok.

 

[waffleironhead]

Instead of the cleaning tabs, you might want to hide a sandwich in there for the next time you get locked in the bathroom.

 

[amdhunter]

If it sits in the tank then yea those can be bad. If it sits in the bowl then that is generally ok.

Many of them use bleach and that will damage the rubber in the tank. But the ones that hang in the bowl should be ok.

I don't want to take the chance of it staining either - it's brand new, probably won't need anything but a good cleaning once in a while.

 

[amdhunter]

Instead of the cleaning tabs, you might want to hide a sandwich in there for the next time you get locked in the bathroom.

lol I fixed that. And I have a screwdriver under the sink, just in case...

 

[highland145]

I don't want to take the chance of it staining either - it's brand new, probably won't need anything but a good cleaning once in a while.

Usually older toilets where the porcelain has "checkered". Lime away or a rust killer will fix this. You should not have a problem.

 

[waffleironhead]

For serious, if you want a cleaning system. Check out the kaboom tab system.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaboom-OxiClean-Scrub-Free-System-1/dp/B001B0TZKE
It is pretty easy to install, and unlike the blue tabs, it doesnt mess with the seals and inner workings of the toilet. It extra chlorinates the water running into the bowl.

 

[lxskllr]

I haven't seen those since the early 80s. I thought they went the way of colored toilet paper.

 

[highland145]

I haven't seen those since the early 80s. I thought they went the way of colored toilet paper.

Thought you were to cheap to even buy toilet paper.

 

[lxskllr]

Thought you were to cheap to even buy toilet paper.

I use kitties. They clean themselves, and are ready for the next time.

 

[amdhunter]

For serious, if you want a cleaning system. Check out the kaboom tab system.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaboom-OxiClean-Scrub-Free-System-1/dp/B001B0TZKE
It is pretty easy to install, and unlike the blue tabs, it doesnt mess with the seals and inner workings of the toilet. It extra chlorinates the water running into the bowl.

As the toilet ages, I'll look into it. Don't want to take a chance and ruin a perfectly good toilet.

 

[highland145]

I use kitties. They clean themselves, and are ready for the next time.

That's genius. Can I stand next to you?


Sorry, had to post this because I'm still laughing.

 

[Markbnj]

I don't know which is funnier: the idea that those blue tabs do anything, or caring about the warranty on a toilet.

 

[Naer]

I remember my first toilet

 

[highland145]

I don't know which is funnier: the idea that those blue tabs do anything, or caring about the warranty on a toilet.

1st world problem.

 

[shabby]

I remember my first toilet

I do too...

 

[Carson Dyle]

I hate the blue water thing. I also hate the bleach pucks that cause the whole bathroom to reek of bleach. But I do wish I could find a tank drop-in that is uncolored, without bleach, that would prevent the growth of mildew in the bowl.

Does the Kaboom system use bleach?

 

[waffleironhead]

I hate the blue water thing. I also hate the bleach pucks that cause the whole bathroom to reek of bleach. But I do wish I could find a tank drop-in that is uncolored, without bleach, that would prevent the growth of mildew in the bowl.

Does the Kaboom system use bleach?

Yes

 

[Carson Dyle]

I don't know which is funnier: the idea that those blue tabs do anything, or caring about the warranty on a toilet.

Really. What parts are warranted that could be harmed? The $3 flapper and $10 valve?

 

[Carson Dyle]

Does the Kaboom system use bleach?

Yes

Damn. I thought maybe the "OxiClean" angle meant no chlorine bleach.

I did see something in the store that claimed to use Borax instead. I may give those a try.

 

[manimal]

That's genius. Can I stand next to you?


Sorry, had to post this because I'm still laughing.

 

[Kwatt]

I hate the blue water thing. I also hate the bleach pucks that cause the whole bathroom to reek of bleach. But I do wish I could find a tank drop-in that is uncolored, without bleach, that would prevent the growth of mildew in the bowl.

Does the Kaboom system use bleach?

Yes or No.
I use this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KISUVI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It is bromide. Bromide works like clorine except it breaks down faster in sunlight. So, clorine is better for pools outdoors.

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