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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral
buildup. What's better? |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
Muriatic acid / hydrochloric acid has worked for me.
.. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. .. "Doc" wrote in message ... I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral buildup. What's better? |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
"Doc" wrote in message
I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral buildup. What's better? On Sat, 11 May 2013 06:46:35 -0400, Stormin Mormon wrote: Muriatic acid / hydrochloric acid has worked for me. What are you trying to clean? |
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:46:35 AM UTC-5, Stormin Mormon wrote:
Muriatic acid / hydrochloric acid has worked for me. Ya...let's go with the shotgun instead of the flyswatter! |
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On May 10, 10:19*pm, Doc wrote:
I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral buildup. What's better? After reading about, and then trying, readily available pool grade muriatic acid; I'm convinced the only way to go! About $5 per gal at HD, beats CLR which was like nothing, a total waste of time and money Muriatic acid was intantly, then didn't have to do again for about a month. Keeps everything looking like new. |
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Muriatic acid is hydrochloric acid at about a 25% concentration.
Any janitorial supply store will sell GELLED hydrochloric acid at a 12 to 17 percent concentration for cleaning toilets. Just ask for a hydrochloric acid based toilet bowl cleaner. The toilet bowl cleaner will come in a quart size bottle and the fact that it's gelled will make it stick better to smooth and vertical surfaces. It'll take longer to work because it's half the strength, but it's also not quite as hazardous to work with. |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
On May 10, 10:19*pm, Doc wrote:
I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral buildup. What's better? Give Lemi-Shine a try. Available at most grocery stores on the dishwasher detergent isle. It's basically citric acid ~$4 per pkg (10 oz) I use it to remove & control hard water deposits in dishwashers. And as an occasional rinise (~1 month) aid. Be forewarned.... it will remove (over time) artwork on some glassware or coffee cups. More aggressive than CLR less than pool acid. http://www.lemishine.com/ cheers Bob |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
On May 11, 7:06*am, Danny D wrote:
What are you trying to clean? At the moment the mineral buildup on the bottom of a dishwasher but as a rule I don't find CLR to work that well. |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
On May 11, 5:25*pm, Doc wrote:
On May 11, 7:06*am, Danny D wrote: What are you trying to clean? At the moment the mineral buildup on the bottom of a dishwasher but as a rule I don't find CLR to work that well. Run the dishwasher empty a few times with LemiShine. |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
On May 11, 5:25*pm, Doc wrote:
On May 11, 7:06*am, Danny D wrote: What are you trying to clean? At the moment the mineral buildup on the bottom of a dishwasher but as a rule I don't find CLR to work that well. Try "LemiShine" for Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Disposals. I don't know what is in it as I don't see an ingredient list. My dishwasher was really cruddy and nothing I tried including the real TSP wouldn't touch it. One dose of lemishine and it was showroom clean. Wal Mart had it in their cleaners section. Small boxbox Harry K |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
On Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:19:58 AM UTC-5, Doc Savage wrote:
I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral buildup. What's better? Muratic Acid for swimming pools....INSTANT FIX |
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 3:19:58 PM UTC+10, Doc Savage wrote:
I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral buildup. What's better? Was wondering if anyone has ideas for getting rid of either calcium or lime light staining on timber decking outside from bore water? |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
i need to clean my toilet to flush better,it also has a water saver ring ,good for the pocket but not the flushing anymore.i was considering trying clr but am wondering about the muriatic and hydrochloric acids.i'll probably have to worry about replacing fill valve and seals afterward but am more concerned about the fumes..what do you think?
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On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 2:06:08 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
On Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:34:16 -0800 (PST), wrote: i need to clean my toilet to flush better,it also has a water saver ring ,good for the pocket but not the flushing anymore.i was considering trying clr but am wondering about the muriatic and hydrochloric acids.i'll probably have to worry about replacing fill valve and seals afterward but am more concerned about the fumes..what do you think? See step 3 regarding acid: Using Muriatic (Hydrochloric) Acid https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Slow-Toilet If you have a septic system; neutralize the acid, before you flush the bowl. (baking soda) Many years ago I had some left over from a floor tile project. I diluted it with water and flushed. The odor outside the house was intense. I think it hit organic stuff in the sewer pipes and the result came out the vents. |
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
Deck brightener aka oxallic acid works wonders on wood stains
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
A commercial ice maker
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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?
On Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:15:02 +0000, Gordon Vickery posted for all of us to digest... A commercial ice maker Probably what a parts store or the manufacturers recommend. Don't they have a cycle they have to be put through and then rinsed several times? Ice is a food. -- Tekkie |
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