Removing Limescale

[bindit]

I've just put a new shower and splash panels in the bathroom, but re-used the old cabinet as it's one of the large ones that would make an even bigger hole in my pocket than i already have.

Unfortunately it looks a bit crappy because i can't get the limescale staining off the glass acrylic on the inside of the shower cabinet. I've tried loads of non-abrasive cleaning products, including neat bleach, even tried my best car polish (car related :D) but the water staining or limescale is still there like it was etched on, making the glass appear misty/dirty.

Anyone any ideas?

Cheers

Rob

[bga]

Vinegar on a cloth can work on metal so that could be worth a go

[BliarOut]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Oh Works wonders on limescale.

[thegreatsoprendo]

Viakil works wonders for me...

[BliarOut]

thegreatsoprendo said:

Viakil works wonders for me...

Cillit's better

[love machine]

Mortar Cleaner, available from builders hardware shops. is relaitively conc HCl and will shift it like billyo. It's stuff for getting cement stains off ornamental brickwork. It wont react with MOST plastics including acrylic or endanger your glass, try not to get it on your hands.

[bindit]

Thanks everyone.

Funnily enough i got some Cillit Bang (ooo er missus) at the weekend, but it didn't work. Maybe i didn't use enough elbow grease, off to try again...

rob

[BliarOut]

bindit said:

Thanks everyone. Funnily enough i got some Cillit Bang (ooo er missus) at the weekend, but it didn't work. Maybe i didn't use enough elbow grease, off to try again... rob

Let it soak for a little while first.... Not too long though... It can do nasty things. I know of one example of it taking the shine off an acrylic bog seat.

[speedychrissie]

i find that industrial grade hydrochloric acid is the best household cleaner!
all you need to do is make a day trip to france and pop into your local supermarket. (the stuff you get there is stronger than most of the stuff we used in chemistry labs at school!)

chris

[thegreatsoprendo]

BliarOut said:

Cillit's better

bindit said:

got some Cillit Bang... but it didn't work

Ha!

[BliarOut]

thegreatsoprendo said:

BliarOut said: Cillit's better bindit said: got some Cillit Bang... but it didn't work Ha!

[B17NNS]

BliarOut said:

anonymous said: [redacted] Oh Works wonders on limescale.

and chrome exhaust pipes according to an eariler thread.

[BliarOut]

B17NNS said:

BliarOut said: anonymous said: [redacted] Oh Works wonders on limescale. and chrome exhaust pipes according to an eariler thread.

Does it now... I missed that. I've done the margarine and tar spots trick... Might have to try the Cillit on the tailpipe when I get home

[bindit]

BliarOut said:

B17NNS said: BliarOut said: anonymous said: [redacted] Oh Works wonders on limescale. and chrome exhaust pipes according to an eariler thread. Does it now... I missed that. I've done the margarine and tar spots trick... Might have to try the Cillit on the tailpipe when I get home

Well the staining on my show cabinet must be the devil's work, because after a good soak with the Cilit Bang and a wad of elbow grease, it's still the same

Will try some of the other suggestions now. Knowing me i will probably go out and buy another shower cabinet out of spite.

[Fatboy]

speedychrissie said:

i find that industrial grade hydrochloric acid is the best household cleaner! all you need to do is make a day trip to france and pop into your local supermarket. (the stuff you get there is stronger than most of the stuff we used in chemistry labs at school!) chris

If you really want to shift it, use conc sulphuric acid - just don't get any on carpets/you/metal. It shouldn't touch the plastic and definately won't bugger glass, but will munch throu limescale in no time (you'll only need a very small amount)...

[jimothy]

Got some stuff from Asda, called limelite or something. Comes in a green bottle. Its the mutts for getting rid of limescale...

[HiRich]

Try working it in with an old non-stick pan scrubber (the ones with foam one side, plastic wire on the other, not a Brillo pad). Gives extra purchase, but beacuse it's worn in, it doesn't scratch. An old toothbrush for the detail.

[themaskedavenger]

Try Bar Keepers Friend its like Ajax,

I had loads of limescale on my bathroom and after a good few scrubs it was left sparkly.

I also found the chemical ones just didnt work but this stuff did, not quick as you will end up having to do it several times and it takes some effort but it works.

[esselte]

I used an Australian product made from citric acid (I think).Worked like magic,unfortunately I can't remember what it was called

[Fatboy]

esselte said:

I used an Australian product made from citric acid (I think).Worked like magic,unfortunately I can't remember what it was called

Lemon/lime juice probably (seriously) relatively high citric acid content and bloody good at cleaning brass BTW...