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Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
We have a quantity of hardened soap powder (at least, I assume that's
what it is) in the soap powder tray, and in the recess it fits into. This is an old Hotpoint. It's causing problems moving the tray; it's very hard to scrape off. Any useful tips on removing it? I'd rather avoid the thermic lance... -- The information contained in this post is copyright the poster, and specifically may not be published in, or used by Avenue Supplies, http://avenuesupplies.co.uk |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
Bob Eager wrote:
We have a quantity of hardened soap powder (at least, I assume that's what it is) in the soap powder tray, and in the recess it fits into. This is an old Hotpoint. It's causing problems moving the tray; it's very hard to scrape off. Any useful tips on removing it? I'd rather avoid the thermic lance... rub it off with a wet cloth? Run the drawer under the tap? NT |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
Bob Eager wrote:
We have a quantity of hardened soap powder (at least, I assume that's what it is) in the soap powder tray, and in the recess it fits into. This is an old Hotpoint. It's causing problems moving the tray; it's very hard to scrape off. Any useful tips on removing it? Many powders use fillers like chalk as bulking agents. Hence you may find a descaler or some other mild acid will help remove it. Especially if you can let it soak for a bit. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
"Bob Eager" wrote:
We have a quantity of hardened soap powder (at least, I assume that's what it is) in the soap powder tray, and in the recess it fits into. This is an old Hotpoint. It's causing problems moving the tray; it's very hard to scrape off. Any useful tips on removing it? I'd rather avoid the thermic lance... -- The information contained in this post is copyright the poster, and specifically may not be published in, or used by Avenue Supplies, http://avenuesupplies.co.uk Assuming it is a mixture of detergent and limescale, you could try soaking it in citric acid washing machine descaler. If you live near a Waitrose shop they do their own Ultima brand washing machine descaler for about 2.60 GPP for a 250g packet. Phil |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:44:18 UTC, John Rumm
wrote: Many powders use fillers like chalk as bulking agents. Hence you may find a descaler or some other mild acid will help remove it. Especially if you can let it soak for a bit. Aha. Thanks...John and Phil. I have some citric acid here somewhere...was thinking of trying that... -- The information contained in this post is copyright the poster, and specifically may not be published in, or used by Avenue Supplies, http://avenuesupplies.co.uk |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:44:47 +0100, "Phil Anthropist"
wrote: "Bob Eager" wrote: We have a quantity of hardened soap powder (at least, I assume that's what it is) in the soap powder tray, and in the recess it fits into. This is an old Hotpoint. It's causing problems moving the tray; it's very hard to scrape off. Any useful tips on removing it? I'd rather avoid the thermic lance... -- The information contained in this post is copyright the poster, and specifically may not be published in, or used by Avenue Supplies, http://avenuesupplies.co.uk Assuming it is a mixture of detergent and limescale, you could try soaking it in citric acid washing machine descaler. If you live near a Waitrose shop they do their own Ultima brand washing machine descaler for about 2.60 GPP for a 250g packet. Phil And in future clean it more often and you won't have that problem again ..:-) Stuart |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
Bob Eager wrote:
On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:32:21 UTC, wrote: Bob Eager wrote: We have a quantity of hardened soap powder (at least, I assume that's what it is) in the soap powder tray, and in the recess it fits into. This is an old Hotpoint. It's causing problems moving the tray; it's very hard to scrape off. Any useful tips on removing it? I'd rather avoid the thermic lance... rub it off with a wet cloth? Run the drawer under the tap? Ha! If it was that easy, I wouldn't have asked! This stuff seems near insoluble. We're in a hard water area but this is localised to the soap tray. I'm relieved to hear it, was worried :) As a descaler, citric acid is fairly pathetic. Boiling temp and long long immersion times are nedeed to get anywhere. HCL OTOH is instant, and can be bought dilute as some brands of limescale removing toilet cleaner, or not as dilute as brick cleaner. Obivously HCl eats things, so beware of metal, cotton, eye contact etc. NT |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote:
I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. Do wear gloves and mind your eyes and be patient, it doesn't come off quickly. I used an old toothbrush as well to help it off. -- posted from http://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy/...er-240679-.htm |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Friday, 8 July 2016 19:44:04 UTC+1, bosun65 wrote:
replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. I think after 10 years even lemon juice would have done the job. Owain |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:19:53 -0700, spuorgelgoog wrote:
On Friday, 8 July 2016 19:44:04 UTC+1, bosun65 wrote: replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. I think after 10 years even lemon juice would have done the job. I was going to say....I don't even remember asking that! -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
Replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote:
mind your eyes Too late ... though I think Google are being a bit cruel '-) http://adslpipe.co.uk/pics/bob.png |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:33:00 +0100, Andy Burns wrote:
Replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: mind your eyes Too late ... though I think Google are being a bit cruel '-) http://adslpipe.co.uk/pics/bob.png Try this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1206793485767&l=7d603ad497 -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Friday, 8 July 2016 19:44:04 UTC+1, bosun65 wrote:
replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. Do wear gloves and mind your eyes and be patient, it doesn't come off quickly. I used an old toothbrush as well to help it off. http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/...up_access_tips NT |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
Bob Eager wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1206793485767&l=7d603ad497 Euurggh! |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:49:11 +0100, Andy Burns wrote:
Bob Eager wrote: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1206793485767&l=7d603ad497 Euurggh! I have been known to liven up boring meetings by tapping it with a pen. Not that it's transparent now...it looks much like a poper one. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On 08/07/2016 19:44, bosun65 wrote:
replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. Do wear gloves and mind your eyes and be patient, it doesn't come off quickly. I used an old toothbrush as well to help it off. Do these users of homeownershub only see posts that are over ten years old? -- mailto: news {at} admac {dot] myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Friday, 8 July 2016 20:54:04 UTC+1, Bob Eager wrote:
I have been known to liven up boring meetings by tapping it with a pen. Not that it's transparent now...it looks much like a poper one. If you still have the transparent one you could do something fun for halloween involving red leds. Owain |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
"Bob Eager" wrote in message ... On Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:19:53 -0700, spuorgelgoog wrote: On Friday, 8 July 2016 19:44:04 UTC+1, bosun65 wrote: replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. I think after 10 years even lemon juice would have done the job. I was going to say....I don't even remember asking that! That's just the Alzheimer's, nothing to worry about. |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:44:01 +0000, bosun65 wrote:
replying to Bob Eager, bosun65 wrote: I have just tried Kilrock kettle descaler neat on ours and it has done the job. Do wear gloves and mind your eyes and be patient, it doesn't come off quickly. I used an old toothbrush as well to help it off. posted from http://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy/...how-to-remove- hardened-soap-powder-240679-.htm Way back in April 2006 -- Johnny B Good |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
replying to Stuart, MrsM wrote:
My sentiments exactly -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...er-240679-.htm |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
On 14/10/2017 15:44, MrsM wrote:
replying to Stuart, MrsM wrote: My sentiments exactly What sentiments? This might assist you with posting to a newsgroup, albeit through a website: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1855 - If you are sending a reply to a message or a posting be sure you summarize the original at the top of the message, or include just enough text of the original to give a context. |
Washing machine - how to remove hardened soap powder?
No I won't, its probably from 10 years ago knowing that place.
Brian -- ----- - This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please! "MrsM" m wrote in message ... replying to Stuart, MrsM wrote: My sentiments exactly -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/uk-diy...er-240679-.htm |
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