limescale on shower cubicle ?

[mrh1275]

whats the best method for removing
HEAVY build up of lime scale on plastic shower doors ?

[TheEnd]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HG-Hagesan-Blue-Professional...

Hagesan Blue, it's dilute phosphoric acid, so it smells like cheap coke, and it's great for cleaning car parts too.

[frosted]

That hg stuff is amazing . It burns skin btw

[mrh1275]

[frosted]

Mix a bit in bucket and drop the shower head in there for 1 hour

[GilbertGutbucket]

Viakal from Tescos etc is very good.

[GilbertGutbucket]

frosted said:

Mix a bit in bucket and drop the shower head in there for 1 hour

OP was talking about shower doors, not shower heads!

[Bigfatnath]

Astonish cream (little blue tub.) 99p from QD

[tobeee]

I've tried loads, but Cilit Bang limescale remover is the spray for me!

[petemurphy]

tobeee said:

I've tried loads, but Cilit Bang limescale remover is the spray for me!

this i tried all recently from home made potions to bleach and the only thing that worked was clit bang - makes verything v shiny too i hate to think whats in it

[netherfield]

petemurphy said:

tobeee said:

I've tried loads, but Cilit Bang limescale remover is the spray for me!

this i tried all recently from home made potions to bleach and the only thing that worked was clit bang - makes verything v shiny too i hate to think whats in it

Can't beat a good 'clit bang'

Edited by netherfield on Monday 1st November 10:42

[GKP]

Wonder Wheels. Limescale is alkaline so you need an acid to neutralise it. Got any car batteries lying around the garage?

[Vee]

TheEnd said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HG-Hagesan-Blue-Professional...

Hagesan Blue, it's dilute phosphoric acid, so it smells like cheap coke, and it's great for cleaning car parts too.

Agree with this stuff.
Cillit Bang used to get there eventually but the HG works much faster.

I've now put in an electonic 'scale wizard' on the incoming cold water main. cost £60 from Maplin. The limescale doesn't form in the same way anymore - it's just a layer of powder which can be wiped away. Our cleqaner is chuffed with it.

[DeputyDawg]

Vee said:

TheEnd said:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HG-Hagesan-Blue-Professional...

Hagesan Blue, it's dilute phosphoric acid, so it smells like cheap coke, and it's great for cleaning car parts too.

Agree with this stuff.
Cillit Bang used to get there eventually but the HG works much faster.

I've now put in an electonic 'scale wizard' on the incoming cold water main. cost £60 from Maplin. The limescale doesn't form in the same way anymore - it's just a layer of powder which can be wiped away. Our cleqaner is chuffed with it.

I've used them all with varying degrees of success (even Bar Keepers friend) but like the idea of that gadget. The one task I hate is cleaning the shower of lime-scale. This will make it a dream. Cheers for the info, I'm off to order one.

[Simpo Two]

GKP said:

Wonder Wheels. Limescale is alkaline so you need an acid to neutralise it.

Wrong chemistry. Limescale is calcium carbonate which is neutral. Acid simply dissolves it.

[Mermaid]

mrh1275 said:

whats the best method for removing
HEAVY build up of lime scale on plastic shower doors ?

Kilrock is stronger than Hagesan, plenty of ventilation essential.

Then scrap off with a blade, or extra fine wirewool (glaziers use it !)

Clean with Brasso wadding

Then a coating a rain-ex, or Aqua-pel or some car windscreen stuff like Gtechniq G4

Finally wipe away all water immediately after shower.

Finally, enjoy a sparkling looking shower door for months to come.

[frosted]

Mermaid said:

mrh1275 said:

whats the best method for removing
HEAVY build up of lime scale on plastic shower doors ?

Kilrock is stronger than Hagesan, plenty of ventilation essential.

Then scrap off with a blade, or extra fine wirewool (glaziers use it !)

Clean with Brasso wadding

Then a coating a rain-ex, or Aqua-pel or some car windscreen stuff like Gtechniq G4

Finally wipe away all water immediately after shower.

Finally, enjoy a sparkling looking shower door for months to come.

Thats the proper way of doing it



Or just rinse it with water , spray it on , leave for 1 hour , scrub it with a sponge or something , and repeat if necessary ( this is with HG stuff ) cillit bang not as strong

I have used this method on a shower cubical that hasnt seen cleaning for more than 2 years , it was like brand new

Edited by frosted on Monday 1st November 11:50