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What works better than CLR on calcium/lime deposits?

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Doc

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May 11, 2013, 1:19:58 AM5/11/13
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I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral
buildup. What's better?

Stormin Mormon

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May 11, 2013, 6:46:35 AM5/11/13
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Muriatic acid / hydrochloric acid has worked for me.

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Danny D

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May 11, 2013, 7:06:03 AM5/11/13
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> "Doc" <docsa...@yahoo.com> 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?

Red Green

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May 11, 2013, 9:27:14 AM5/11/13
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Doc <docsa...@yahoo.com> wrote in news:2912452e-515f-4955-b1a7-
45c692...@d6g2000yqi.googlegroups.com:

> I've never found CLR to work that great on heavier deposits of mineral
> buildup. What's better?

Vinegar...but Danny's Q as to what are you trying to clean should be
answered first.

Bob_Villa

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May 11, 2013, 9:58:23 AM5/11/13
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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.
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Ya...let's go with the shotgun instead of the flyswatter!


Robert Macy

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May 11, 2013, 10:04:09 AM5/11/13
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On May 10, 10:19 pm, Doc <docsavag...@yahoo.com> 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.

nestork

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May 11, 2013, 10:49:27 AM5/11/13
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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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DD_BobK

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May 11, 2013, 2:15:13 PM5/11/13
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On May 10, 10:19 pm, Doc <docsavag...@yahoo.com> 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

Doc

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May 11, 2013, 8:25:46 PM5/11/13
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On May 11, 7:06 am, Danny D <Dan...@example.com> 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.

DD_BobK

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May 11, 2013, 8:33:57 PM5/11/13
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Run the dishwasher empty a few times with LemiShine.

Harry K

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May 12, 2013, 12:21:33 AM5/12/13
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On May 11, 5:25 pm, Doc <docsavag...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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

stevebc...@gmail.com

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Mar 17, 2017, 8:14:15 PM3/17/17
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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

tsvprofess...@gmail.com

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Jan 1, 2018, 11:17:53 PM1/1/18
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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?

Mikero...@yahoo.com

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Jan 31, 2018, 1:34:22 PM1/31/18
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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?

Oren

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Jan 31, 2018, 2:06:08 PM1/31/18
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On Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:34:16 -0800 (PST), Mikero...@yahoo.com
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)

TimR

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Jan 31, 2018, 2:19:40 PM1/31/18
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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.

mikethefi...@gmail.com

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Nov 16, 2018, 8:19:14 PM11/16/18
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Deck brightener aka oxallic acid works wonders on wood stains

Gordon Vickery

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Apr 1, 2021, 4:15:07 PM4/1/21
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A commercial ice maker

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Tekkie©

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Apr 1, 2021, 4:32:10 PM4/1/21
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On Thu, 1 Apr 2021 20:15:02 +0000, Gordon Vickery posted for all of us to
digest...

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> 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.

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Fulmer13

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Feb 13, 2023, 3:04:13 PM2/13/23
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Brown stains from Bottom of tub. Stained while plumbers did a test run while building our house. Water supply is from a well. standing water was left in the tub.

Snag

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Feb 13, 2023, 3:23:12 PM2/13/23
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On 2/13/2023 2:04 PM, Fulmer13 wrote:
> Brown stains from Bottom of tub. Stained while plumbers did a test run
> while building our house. Water supply is from a well.  standing water
> was left in the tub.
>

White vinegar .
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