by Fan1932842
How do I remove white lime deposit from ceramic container?
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This ceramic container sits on my gas fireplace full of water all winter to provide moisture in the air. A hard, white film collects on the inside of the container which is very difficult to remove. Is there something which would dissolve this film?
10 answers
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 12, 2017
Try baking soda and water into a paste -
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Sharon
on Dec 12, 2017
Soak in vinegar or CLR -
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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 12, 2017
Try wiping it with vinegar. If it needs a little more, add some baking soda. -
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Linda Sikut
on Dec 12, 2017
It looks like everyone agrees. Vinegar with the possible use of baking soda works best. :) Wishing you the best. -
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27524803
on Dec 12, 2017
The CLR or vinegar should do it... and use filtered or distilled water like you would for a steamer or an iron. -
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Teresa
on Dec 12, 2017
Vinegar will eventually loosen the lime scale. But count on letting it soak for a loonger time if the lime buildup is thick. Like overnite or all day. -
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Sallie Wolff
on Dec 12, 2017
Add vinegar to the water when you fill it, it will help with breaking down the lime scale & help with household odors. -
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Mrs32091206
on Dec 13, 2017
If the vinegar doesn't work for you, try Lemi Shine! Available almost everywhere. Great stuff! Iuse it on almost everything because hard water is a real buggaboo here. -
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Denisenewby
on Dec 13, 2017
I have the same problem with a small crockpot that I keep filled with water and on low during the winter. I recently purchased some essential oils from Target - I believe it is cucumber-rosemary, and voila! the next time I went to refresh the water, big chunks of the deposits were floating loose! Not sure if the flavor of oil had anything to do with it, but it sure made a big difference! I tried baking soda/vinegar mix and it did nothing. -
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Gayla VandenBosche
on Dec 16, 2017
Denture cleaner - soak the container in it.
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 12, 2017
Sharon
on Dec 12, 2017
Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 12, 2017
Linda Sikut
on Dec 12, 2017
27524803
on Dec 12, 2017
Teresa
on Dec 12, 2017
Sallie Wolff
on Dec 12, 2017
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