hard water stain remover

[fortuner13]

saan nakakbili nito? for cleaning water closet , tlies and water marks on faucets? what brand maganda?

[boboymanalo]

mayroon akong nagamit to remove acid rain marks sa windshield, bought it at handyman, it's in a glass bottle w/ glass cleaner marking, color blue liquid, forgot the brand name, a friend borrowed it, naubos niya, pero effective!

[mikaztro]

To remove water stains on your bathroom fixtures especially the chromed ones...Use vinegar.

[gonefishing]

oo nga meron ba off the rach na product, tried using vinegar, walang effect, kasi deep well kami dito kaya meron mga hard water stains, hinde matanggal ng maid kahit anong linis gawin eh

[boboymanalo]

deep well din ang water sa amin, sa tiles i,ve tried many brands second to the last was turco rust remover, sample ako kaunti, it was effective, disadvantage is pati grout tanggal, and the smell di ka makatagal. the last i've tried very effective din was sandpaper grit 60 yung cloth type, tanggal talaga, disadvantage is masakit sa kamay, try to send picture, before and after, sa mga bathroom accessories wala pa...

[gonefishing]

wala problema sa amin sa flooring tiles, sa toile bowl lang talaga, I wll try the sand paper nga..thanks

[tscotom]

I guess these are calcium deposits, and if my chemistry is right, an acid should remove it ?? There are different types of 'household' acids (different strengths).

Keep the acid in contact with the stain by applying it liberally and/or repeating the procedure.

Using sand paper to mechanically scour the tile could do the trick but you end up with a 'scoured' (scratched & non glossy) appearance. Use the finest grit sand paper (2,000 grit ??) you can get and maybe it might work all around !!

Yuck, I wouldn't want to get my hands in the innards of a toilet bowl !! :(

Do keep us posted on how it panned out !!

Cheers :)

[tscotom]

try this website: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf351538.tip.html

although it is in the U.S., there might be some tips in there you could try.

:)

[manggyver]

This might help, we've been using this to de-scale our hotwater line out-of-lime deposits. Phosphoric acid, apply gradually over affected area (cremics, tiles) then flush with water.

[junn2006]

where can u buy phosphoric acid?

[manggyver]

if you are near UP Diliman, try going to the shopping center and look for B.E. Supplies. They sell in small quantity, practically all chemical supplies, intended for students.

[junn2006]

if you are near UP Diliman, try going to the shopping center and look for B.E. Supplies. They sell in small quantity, practically all chemical supplies, intended for students.


san po sa UP diliman?> alin po shopping center? eto po ba yong coop? mron din b boric acid don?

[manggyver]

yes UP shopping center and the previously know coop or dilimall are one and same. they also have boric acid there. btw, 1kg phosporic acid is around P235/kg the last time i bought, october last year.

[junn2006]

k thnx.

pnta sana ako ngyon, kaso pa bugso bugso ulan

[Jason_10]

for chromed parts, I use metal polish.

[squatt3r]

for calcium deposits sa toilet bowl, use muriatic acid.

[manggyver]

Hi there...

The reason i didnt' recommend muriatic acid initially is because it is hydrochloric acid (+30%) and water. Yes, it can remove lime or calcium deposits, but it will also pose additional harm to anything inside your bathroom, aside from burning your lungs. Fumes that will evaporate is acid and when it contact moisture in the air, a hydrochloric acid is again formed. If you decide to use, be carefull and neutralize immediately all stainless/metal fittings, from acid (fume) contact inside your bathroom.

[Kenneth]

For vinegar to be effective against hard water stains, its a weak acid and has to be left to stand for some time I believe. It has to have time to eat away the deposits. You could put vinegar in a spray bottle, or get an old dish rag and fully soak it in vinegar. For faucet fixture and the like, wrap the rag around the fixture so its constantly in contact with the vinegar. Leave overnight for best results.

[opzuk4x4]

Correct me if I am wrong but is TURCO rust converter phosphoric acid as well?

[manggyver]

Hey folks, glad to be back after months of hibernation!!

Am not sure of TURCO's formulation. All i know is rust converter has phosphoric acid and tannic acid. Each has its own unique function in the metabolism of iron salts. I will be back, will consult with my chemist friends.

[dbok02]

clarification re the vinegar suggestion, will this also work (babad overnyt or longer) on plastic fittings? changed bath and kitchen faucets to the plastic type para sana maiwasan yung hard water stains kaya lang may stains pa rin.

[JJB]

DIY shop in eastwood has hard water stain remover products.

[tscotom]

has anyone any experience in removing hard water stains from the (external) side mirrors of a car ??

Mine has fantastic stains so much so that it is always unclear (blurry).

And since the mirror itself is movable (there is a motor & controls that focus it) and therefore quite breakable, what is the best way to remove the stains specially if it needs a vigourous rubdown ??

Cheers :)

[manggyver]

has anyone any experience in removing hard water stains from the (external) side mirrors of a car ??

Mine has fantastic stains so much so that it is always unclear (blurry).

And since the mirror itself is movable (there is a motor & controls that focus it) and therefore quite breakable, what is the best way to remove the stains specially if it needs a vigourous rubdown ??

Cheers :)

If you are not comfortable using chemicals, try Scotch-Brite Eraser pad. Not sure if there are local retailers but I was able to purchase similar product (in Japanese packaging) at DIY. I was able to clean my glass windows from soap scums and hard water stains. Good also in cleaning my car windshield and whitening my monobloc chairs.