How can I get this hard water stain off my lead crystal vase?

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This is an old lead crystal vase my mother-in-law gave me.  I have tried vinegar, Lemi Shine, Bon Ami, jewelry cleaner, no name it.  I am afraid it is ruined forever.   I would appreciate any suggestions.

Mamamia · Answer

Try vinegar and baking soda, then swish with a soft brush, or maybe denture tablets in water might help. We have very hard where here in Tx.

Pat · Answer

I believe someone said you could use one of the denture tablets and water....am not sure.

C. D. Scallan · Answer

Have you tried denture tablets ?

Debbie Gadson Beres · Answer

use denture cleaning tablets with warm water and let sit for a couple of hours. should clean it.

Michele Pappagallo · Answer

If all else fails, try a little bit of CLR cleaner. It is made to remove lime, calcium and rust. Use just a little bit at a time to see the results...and be sure to wash the vase thoroughly after using it.

Christina · Answer

Denture tablets that you can buy at the 99cent store.

Helen · Answer

I agree with Michelle - CLR diluted with water and a rub with a washing up brush. Begin with a mild solution and build up if needed.

To avoid damage, you could always try denture tablets first, then CLR if needed.

Or - have you tried gently scouring the mark with a paste of bicarb & water and a soft cloth? Salt can work in the same way.

All the best!

Anon · Answer

hmmm.. what about 50/50 rubbing alcohol and water?

Anon · Answer

I also agree with Helen about the baking soda paste, or the salt

Jan Davis Shultz · Answer

I have used Lime Away.

Brian Ellis · Answer

I bet ya haven't heard this one. Use 8th cup table salt and a cup of ice cubes. swirl around until no more lime.

Ann · Answer

Lots of good suggestions...I'll give them a try and report back. I think I did try the CLR. I'll try the salt/ice. I've used that on coffee pots before. I read somewhere that sometimes glass gets 'sick' and just won't come back. It feels smooth inside the vase which has me worried that there really isn't anything to scrub off.

Jason Walker · Answer

coca cola and let sit for an hour

Darla · Answer

It could be that the glass is etched or scratched. In that case, I would try some automotive polishing compound, a soft cloth and a lot of elbow grease.

Bab · Answer

Put vinegar with a bit of liquid dish soap in, then swirl it around and around using uncooked rice as the abrasive.

Heather VanderBoog · Answer

A product called..... Enjo marble paste..can't beat it

Cheryl · Answer

Rust out best stuff

Sam4607472 · Answer

try CLR most places have it in the cleaning isle

Mary · Answer

did you put it in the dishwasher?i have heard that the cleaner for them will ruin the lead in crystal.what ever dont throw it away.too many ways to still make it pretty.coverthe etched part with class stain that cristalizes.then put same color rocks or flower petals &matching fish or flowers.they usethe stain to paint back of fish tanks.my dish washer did that to my melamac dishes.they came out a bunch of times. nothing worked it didnt come off after several washings.so next guy said they are not made to wash plastic.this was a new washer.so after about 8 crazy answers i took a load of plastics,loaded them in a sack& took them where i bought the washer.didnt take long to get some help.like mam put them back in sack pick out what you want to trade for.got another more expensive one.no m,ore problems.found out later the co was recalling them.guess i not only one.

anyway sorry so long.maybe it gave you a little hope. mary abilene tx

Swan Road Designs · Answer

I'd try CLR as has already been suggested. However, you said you used it with no success.

In that case you may have what is termed 'sick' glass, which is when minerals have etched into glass. Once the glass is sick there is little to no way to bring it back to its former clarity. You can rub and scrub with all sorts of potions but it will still remain cloudy.

Gretchen Williams Arrant · Answer

I would put vinegar in it and let it set for awhile. Then wash with a soft cloth.

Bonocia · Answer

Use a Lemon

Den7881633 · Answer

I used a Magic Eraser and it was amazing. I took it all off with the first wipe.

Mic25215485 · Answer

Bartenders Friend and it also takes knife marks on your white or light colored dinner plates!

Ann · Answer

did anything work? If so, which one did?

Kath Gaudenzi · Answer

I see people suggested denture tablets. That's my go to solution.

Lisa · Answer

Denture cleaner always works for me.

Ebbjdl · Answer

Take a chance with bleach. One tablespoon, and fill the rest with hot water, let it sit 2-3 hrs. Rinse then scrub w sponge, wash with dish detergent, rinse.ù

Lesley Pickering · Answer

Try whitening toothpaste and a soft toothbrush

Wanda · Answer

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