What, if any is the best product for removing heavy duty/stubborn limescale from shower screens and tiles have tried most of products I know but nothing as yet removes it all.
2006-11-25 04:44:57 · 8 answers · asked by BOO! 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I have tried Kaboom and Mr muscle Limescale which is better I have also used Harpic 100% toilet cleaner which you can actually see working but really only for toilets. The Harpic 100% is definately the best so far.
2006-11-25 04:56:01 · update #1
At some DIY and 'Iron-mongers' you can get 'spirits of salt'. This will remove ANY and ALL limescale. It is corrosive and gives off choking fumes. So open the windows, and wear rubber gloves. It must not be used on enamel or metal surfaces. It should be diluted about 10 times with water. Apply with a paint brush and you'll see the limescale fizz and dissolve in seconds. If you spill any use a LARGE amount of water to wash it off.
When diluted 20 times it can be used to descale a kettle which should be thoroughly rinsed afterwards.
2006-11-25 12:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know the best exactly but I believe Citric acid cleaners (ones containing Lemon Juice etc) are quite effective. One thing I always have found useful but laborious, is to use a key to gently scrape away the limescale from ceramics. Once the majority of it has been removed, the rest comes off a lot easier with household cleaners.
2006-11-25 12:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Bongo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, you are absolutely correct! I had the same problem. My husband finally went and used some enamel reducer (or paint thinner) and had to scrub the tiles and tub. I'd say it got off maybe 80% of the stains. We're going to seal it up with car wax! No joke! It helps keep the scales from forming again. If you find anything else, please let us all know. Godloveya.
2006-11-25 12:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
viakal or harpic limescale remover maybe but i think you have probably tried them allready.
2006-11-25 12:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by LAURA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-25 21:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use clr or vinegar,but if you can't soak it you have to keep it wet for a long time and rinse and spray over and over. With a little bit of scrubbing to boot
2006-11-25 12:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try using white vinegar on it, you can use it to descale kettles, so it may work??
2006-11-25 16:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by T - C - B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried kaboom
2006-11-25 12:47:07 · answer #8 · answered by maggie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋