Get Rid of Lime Deposits using Eco-Friendly Products

Get rid of lime deposits using 2 items from your pantry ~ vinegar and salt.

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Jana Ziegler Marion, OH

I would like to know if anyone has any idea if there is a faucet finish that holds up better or resists lime deposits better than another....we are about to remodel our kitchen (and, eventually, bathrooms), and we have such terrible lime deposits that it actually "eats" chunks of the faucet, and/or builds up in a little "pile" on the faucet -- GROSE!! Maybe the answer is that I just need to use better preventative maintenance?????

on Nov 02, 2012 · Like 0
Ramona V Ramona, CA

Janet. when we did our home 10 years ago the plumbing expert stated that plain chrome is stronger than brushed nickel and I put it in the two childrens bathrooms

on Nov 03, 2012 · Like 0
Richard S Nicholasville, KY

Judith W. - she said 1% MORE -- not just 1%. Normal vinegar is 5% acidity, 1% more would be 6%. You can't dilute up.

on Nov 03, 2012 · Like 10
Dana Shuster San Antonio, TX

There is also horticultural vinegar, 20% strength, which you can dilute to whatever suits your needs. It's available at those two big box home stores. The water is so hard where I live that I use it full strentgh to soak shower heads and such.

on Nov 03, 2012 · Like 3
Richard S Nicholasville, KY

It's all a factor of the strength of the acetic acid in it. Acetic acid comes as strong as 58% but of course, that's not vinegar, just acid.

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
Snickerz824 Ambler, PA

@Judith W....This is a discussion to share ideas not a place to post rude comments. Steve G. was just asking a question about where to purchase Cleaning Vinegar. The only one here acting stupid is you. Chill out!

on Nov 25, 2012 · Like 11
Mary D Somers Point, NJ

I agree with Snickerz.

on Nov 25, 2012 · Like 3
Liza Ramirez Cary, NC

I'm sure its going to cost a pretty penny too. I plan on simply putting it in a pan and boiling it down, now the acidic percentage will be higher without paying more. These companies are so out of control, thats my personal opinion. Blessings everyone! :)

on Nov 25, 2012 · Like 2
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

Liza Ramirez ~ I paid $2.98 for the 1 gallon size of the Cleaning Vinegar : ) I have seen it in other stores recently for less than that ~ just an FYI ~ have a wonderful day!

on Nov 25, 2012 · Like 3
Dayco Systems Kennesaw, GA

Can you get the vinegar in the UK

on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 1
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

Dayco Systems ~ I'm not sure. The product I used is manufactured by Heinz ~ that may help with the search.

on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 0
Liza Ramirez Cary, NC

Thank you I am having a wonderful day. I must disagree $2.98 is not a good price for vinegar even if it is a bit more acidic. The corporations have caught on, gave it a new function, made it stronger even though its not necessary and put it out there at what most think is an affordable price. I give it 6 months and the price will go up. Dont get me wrong the vinegar and salt is a fantastic combination, but its not new. "Cleaning" vinegar"?? Really!?... come on now. The big boys need to ...»
realize that the majority of consumers of today are not as gullable as we used to be. These thoughts come from first hand experience ~ just an FYI ~ have a most pleasant day! :D

on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 1
Liza Ramirez Cary, NC

Judith W are you from this country, Russia perhaps? Wow folks need to loosen up a bit. Snap judgements are not helpful or inviting.

on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 3
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decor... Waco, TX

This is a great tip! We have very hard water, and keeping the water rings and marks off of tubs, faucets, toilets, etc, is virtually impossible. I'll definitely be giving this a try.
As a side note Judith W, I love it when people prove their own point (i.e., "you can't fix stupid") with their own comment.

on Nov 28, 2012 · Like 3
Sandra Cook Athol, ID

Can I use regular vinegar the same way, until I can get some of the cleaning vinegar?

on Jan 11, 2013 · Like 2
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

Sandra Cook You certainly can use the regular vinegar. The cleaning vinegar is just a little stronger but the regular will work. You may need to just use a little more, let it sit a little longer or rub a bit longer but it will work. : )

on Jan 11, 2013 · Like 1
Sharron W Memphis, TN

I've used regular Vinegar for years and it DOES do a good job, but everything is so fast paced now that time is a valuable commodity so if you have time to wait, use your regular vinegar...if you don't look for the stronger cleaning vinegar...LOL It's really that simple folks...no need for RUDENESS...Okay then...LOL
Jana Ziegler If your having So ...»
much Lime Buildup that it's eating your Pipes, perhaps a "whole house" water filtration/softning system might be something you should look into...I'd be kind of worried what it was doing to my underground pipes as well...we have lime scale issues, but Nothing that compares to what you're describing...and for sure I'd be having my water tested... Good luck!

on Jan 12, 2013 · Like 1
Pam Shoesmith Probasco

I had a person who needed to soak his feet nightly with Epsom salt (1/2 c in 1 qt water). When done soaking, I put in toilet but didn't flush. I noticed the lime ring went away after a while. I've heard you can also use lemon or lemonade koolaid to do the same thing.

on Jan 13, 2013 · Like 5
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

That's a great tip, Pam Shoesmith Probasco

on Jan 13, 2013 · Like 2
Becky Fombell, PA

we have well water and have to get a new coffee pot every 8 months bc it clogs . Can i use this?

on Jan 18, 2013 · Like 1
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

For the coffee maker itself I would use Heinz cleaning vinegar in it to see if that gets it unclogged. You may need to use the vinegar several times. You could even try using a vinegar cleaning once a week to prevent it from getting clogged. Most manuals that come with the coffee maker explain the process but if you need any specifics, just let me know. : )

on Jan 19, 2013 · Like 0
Sheryll S Jacksonville, FL

Great tip! I also use vinegar and baking soda if I have enough at the moment. You may not believe this, but sometime if I have forgot to do my soaking of faucets and they are cloudy and company is coming, I just splash, spray or dribble some on and leave it & it shines on it's own. I am not sure I recommend you do this on a regular basis, but it works for me in a pinch. I wanted to ask Mary Beth if that is only $2.98 a gal for the cleaning one? I don't think that is a bad price. I pay ...»
about $2.39 a gallon for my cooking vinegar now. I will sure look for it next trip out.

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 2
Sheryll S Jacksonville, FL

I messed up, I should have said I put a little bit of (NON bleach added) liquid laundry detergent (the cheapest) to my vinegar because it has the agents that make water wetter and keep it wet on your faucets longer & cleans better without reapplying as often, so has more cleaning time to work.

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 1
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

Hi, Sheryll S ~ that is $2.98 for the gallon size. : )

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0
Rita Hlasney Shell Knob, MO

There is a product called Iron Out...it is a powder and add as directed to white cotton towels and sheets etc.. I find that works for me. I have a top loading washing machine and you fill with water, add iron out ..start washing machine to agitate, then add clothes agitate, and let soak as directed.. Or for a small amount, can be done in a non metal pan or sink.. I do only a couple of times a year. It is not bleach but will take the color out of clothes if something gets in that is non ...»
white. We have hard water off the charts. Have used 5 % vinegar to soak faucets, shower heads and clean coffee pots for years. I dampen a towel in vinegar and wrap around the faucet or put the vinegar in a zip lock bag and use a rubber band to hold around shower head. Enjoy the info on Hometalk.

on Apr 05, 2013 · Like 2

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