recommend me something to remove serious lime scale fr glass

[Bebs]

I have some serious lime scale problems on some glass shower doors/panels.
I've tried lime scale remover from B&Q and various supermarket cleaning products.

Any suggestions?

[Mermaid]

Bebs said:

I have some serious lime scale problems on some glass shower doors/panels.
I've tried lime scale remover from B&Q and various supermarket cleaning products.

Any suggestions?

Scrape off with stanley or similar knife if really bad ( but be careful not to 'nick' the glass

then use brasso wadding.

Once super clean, apply rain-ex to preserve shiny finish.

Edited by Mermaid on Monday 1st March 16:46

[Bebs]

Mermaid said:

Bebs said:

I have some serious lime scale problems on some glass shower doors/panels.
I've tried lime scale remover from B&Q and various supermarket cleaning products.

Any suggestions?

Scrape off with stanley or similar knife if really bad ( but be careful not to 'nick' the glass

then use brasso wadding.

Once super clean, apply rain-ex to preserve shiny finish.

Edited by Mermaid on Monday 1st March 16:46

But...Brasso Wadding is metal polish is it not??
Interesting suggestion - will give it a go

[R60EST]

Cillit Bang, the purple coloured liquid will shift it. Don't let it spend too much time on anything chrome or it will start to damage it, as I've discovered

[Simpo Two]

Viakal
Mr Muscle Limescale Destroyer

[Mermaid]

Simpo Two said:

Viakal
Mr Muscle Limescale Destroyer

They are OK, as is Kilrock - very powerful stuff, emit strong fumes so plenty of ventilation.

[Mermaid]

Bebs said:

But...Brasso Wadding is metal polish is it not??
Interesting suggestion - will give it a go

Correct, but it's also great for cleaning glass. Try a small section to convince yourself.

WD40 is a great water dispersant, but also great for keeping brushed stainless looking great.

[GKP]

Wonder Wheels (or similar) yes the same stuff you're not supposed to use on shiny alloy wheels. It's an acid, the limescale is an alkali. Ying/yang etc. Rinse it well afterwards.

[Green Fly]

White vinegar.

[Simpo Two]

Battery acid

It will probably get rid of that troublesome bath too

Edited by Simpo Two on Monday 1st March 20:34

[eps]

Green Fly said:

White vinegar.

Indeed I even use Tesco Value (brown) vinegar on our kettle, works wonders

[Piglet]

eps said:

Green Fly said:

White vinegar.

Indeed I even use Tesco Value (brown) vinegar on our kettle, works wonders

Another vote for white vinegar.

I did our scabby patio doors with white vinegar at the weekend, it's amazing how much light they now let in! White vinegar and newspaper/kitchen paper, they'll come up streak free as well!

[GreigM]

any glass cutting/polishing compound will do the job well....

[Bebs]

Cheers fellas - much appeciated.

Re WD40 being good for brushed alu - yes, I use that to clean up the cabin alu trim in my car Works wonders.

[Mermaid]

Bebs said:

Cheers fellas - much appeciated.

Re WD40 being good for brushed alu - yes, I use that to clean up the cabin alu trim in my car Works wonders.

Do let us know what works best for removing lime scale from glass.

[dirty boy]

I've found Harpic Limescale Remover to be very effective. I know it's a mainstream product, but it really does work.

[Bebs]

Mermaid said:

Bebs said:

Cheers fellas - much appeciated.

Re WD40 being good for brushed alu - yes, I use that to clean up the cabin alu trim in my car Works wonders.

Do let us know what works best for removing lime scale from glass.

Will attempt on Saturday and advise. Had some Brasso Wadding at home already so will give that a go..

[DeputyDawg]

Tried all sorts including Hagesan Blue, Bath Power and even half a lemon. But the best so far is similar to Wonder Wheels called Ali Shine from Autosmart.

No matter what protection I put on when the glass is spotless, it's still a bugger to shift.

[Mermaid]

DeputyDawg said:

Tried all sorts ....

No matter what protection I put on when the glass is spotless, it's still a bugger to shift.

We should ask the NASA scientists.

[anonymous-user]

Harpic lime scale remover for the toilet, obviously be VERY careful as it is designed for the bog but it will get rid of limescale in seconds/minutes!!