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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: M Galbraith on June 26, 2015, 04:03:32 pm

Title: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: M Galbraith on June 26, 2015, 04:03:32 pm: Hi all

Would appreciate any tips and advice on how to clear Calcium/Magnesium/Sodium from glass.

Have seen some products online 'Crystal Clear 550' being one of them but as these kind of products are very expensive it would be great if someone already had experience and was successful in removing these types of stains.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: Dave Willis on June 26, 2015, 04:47:35 pm: Viakal or killrock will clear calcium.

Magnesium and salt (sodium) might need something more specialised like mdr and/ or bronze wool.

I've never had any success with Winsol Crystal Clear or Unger Rub Out - both been useless for me.
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: dazmond on June 26, 2015, 05:20:19 pm: what about oilflow?ive never tried it but some on here say its good?
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: Dave Willis on June 26, 2015, 07:42:05 pm: Oilflow is more for removing sticky stuff really - basically it's crap too ;D I think it's designed with health and safety in mind so it's probably made from spring water with a dash of herbs.
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: Phil J on June 26, 2015, 09:31:50 pm: Hey Dave
Which grade of bronze wool would you recommend?
Thanks,Phil.
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: Dave Willis on June 26, 2015, 10:15:47 pm: Dunno It's very hard to find in this country I got some off a guy on facebook.
America seems to be the only place that uses it.
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: rosskesava on June 27, 2015, 01:15:52 am: Silly question, how do you know it's calcium, sodium and magnesium on the glass?

Seems a bit odd.
Title: Re: Calcium, Magnesium & Sodium Removal
Post by: slap bash on June 27, 2015, 11:23:04 am: I use citrate acid you get from the chemist and Doctor Power multi cleaner and a pot scorer ( none metal type)