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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Cloverleaf on June 16, 2004, 02:21:27 am

Title: Limescale build up
Post by: Cloverleaf on June 16, 2004, 02:21:27 am

Any one had problems with heavy lime scale on baths, showers, etc.
I'v found that using using lime scale remover will remove some, but not all, unless scraped and scrubbed with much time involved.
Is there an easy solution?
Feed back much appreciated! ;D
John

Title: Re: Limescale build up
Post by: The Great One on June 16, 2004, 03:39:43 pm

Hi

On very heavy limescale and to the point where it calcifies i have used Spirit of salts which is basically 32% hydrochloric acid. Wear a face mask and gloves ,goggles. It will froth immediatley, don't forget to ventilate this stuff STINKS!

Regards

Martin 8)

Title: Re: Limescale build up
Post by: Cloverleaf on June 17, 2004, 12:19:09 am

Thanks Martin,

Where can I get this stuff ::)

John

Title: Re: Limescale build up
Post by: The Great One on June 17, 2004, 12:21:18 pm

Hi

You should be able to get it from your local hardware shop.

Trade suppliers tend to sell in larger amounts but hardware shops sell smaller bottles about £2.25.

Test a small area 1st.

I cannot stress how much this stuff stinks!

Open as many windows as possible, goggles, mask and gloves are essential (it is acid, 32%)

Keep us posted.

Regards

Martin 8)

Title: Re: Limescale build up
Post by: Cloverleaf on June 17, 2004, 10:05:48 pm

Thanks Martin ;D

John