The siphon jet is the hole at the bottom of the toilet that sucks its contents away. There may be hidden buildup here, impeding the toilet's function.

Q. I'm at my wits' end with toilet bowl cleaners. My toilet has light and dark stains in the bottom of the bowl, as well as up under the rim. I've tried the usual brands of toilet bowl cleaner, and ...

Cleaning the toilet isn’t particularly fun to begin with (although it’s not nearly as bad as unclogging a clogged toilet!), but scrubbing the “porcelain throne” can feel even more arduous when it ...