Naked Science Forum
Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: paul.fr on 31/08/2007 09:44:35
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Will vinegar dissolve limescale?
If it will, what could i use to mask the smell, so visitors do not think they have entered a fish and chip shop when visiting the little boys room?
Paul
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Hi Paul,
I mix a 50/50 solution of purified water and vinegar, then add enough scented essential oil or baking extract (like vanilla) to make it smell good in a spray bottle and spray it onto the scale. Let sit for a few minutes, then remove with a plastic scrubber.
Otherwise you can put some Coke on it for a few minutes and scrub it off. Happy cleaning!
Donnah
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Thank you, Donnah.
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Lemmon juice works too and will smell better than vinegar.
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Also diluted HCl is very good for it.
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Donnah,
The coke will not eat through the coating on bathtubs?
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It will if you leave it on too long. 10 minutes should do the trick without doing damage.
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3 yars of experiments on that? My compliments! [:)]
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Yup, three years later and still cleaning! [:-\]