Toilet seats 'turn yellow' due to bleach - simple 50p item removes stains in minutes

Toilet seat stains are unsightly and can make even the cleanest look dirty. Even after hours of scrubbing and bleaching, these stubborn often remain stubbornly in place. Yellow toilet seat stains can be caused by buildup, makeup, body oils, urine, and even cleaning products. Rather than replacing your toilet seat, fans of cleaning sensation have shared their go-to method-and it costs just 50p.

It comes after Michelle Williams posted on the Facebook page, 'Mrs Hinch Tips', asking for advice on how to remove yellow marks from toilet seats. She wrote: "How do I get yellow marks off a toilet seat?" The post was inundated with responses, but the most suggested method was to use a magic eraser and avoid bleach.

According to some fans, "bleach turns it yellow". This is because the bleach can react with the seat's material and mineral deposits, causing discolouration.

One person responded to the post: "Mine was awful. I thought it was wee stains and was so embarrassed, but turns out it was bleach stains. All removed with shaving foam (the cheaper, the better), a magic sponge, and elbow grease."

Jenni White replied: "Magic eraser/magic sponge is the only thing I've found works."

Suzanne Geach commented: "I used a magic eraser and Pink Stuff and with a lot of effort got it off."

Sally Anne Brown said, "Magic eraser worked for me."

Julie Gunn posted: "Magic sponge and hot water, that's it, comes off super easily, I buy magic sponge specifically for that job."

Magic erasers are made from melamine foam, which consists of a melamine-formaldehyde condensate. The sponge's structure absorbs dirt and stains, which are then trapped in the foam.

Elbow Grease Magic Erasers cost £1.49 from The Range, which works out at just under 50p per sponge. Flash Magic Eraser Ultra Power costs £2 from Sainsbury's for two.

Other suggestions from Mrs Hinch fans for removing yellow toilet seat stains included using nail polish remover, shaving foam and a mix of white vinegar and baking soda.

Maria Forbes said: "White vinegar and baking soda works. Just mix and scrub."

Clare Crompton commented: "Nail varnish remover worked for me. Just wipe it over with a cloth!"

A third user replied: "Shaving foam. Rub on, leave for half an hour, then wipe."