Has anybody used this to get rid lime deposits caused by hard water?
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I would think it would but I would be careful about etching the surface you are removing the lime deposits from.
487076
I also have hard water and have no problem with the product though I have been told that it works better with soft water. I think it performs better with as a booster to your regular detergent. Hope this helps.
893359
This not the best product for calcium removal, I use "CLR" which means calcium, lime remover. If you live in a hard water area, you should get something like it. There are other similar products well worth the cost. During the few years between marriages, I had to learn some important lessons, and came to appreciate what was previously "woman's work".
260683
I have the same problem -but have very acid water, so it is not a problem of lime scale for me. Just more of the crappy engineering on this product. With NO useful customer support. I am now wary of anything produced by this corporation!
946073
they say "do not use detergent or soap".my own experience is this;this water supply is instant classic white deposits that respond to anti-lime cleaner types.i faced some nasty build up as per directions.i substituted about 1inch of h2o with shower cleaner .ran it for an hour.it did the trick ,I finished with soft sponge and more cleaner.careful not to scratch the glass. rinse well does the trick.careful with the spinner!
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I have not used it on a garden but on a black car for washing and in a hot tub. On the car it really reduced the hard water spots left after the final rinse. When I filled the hot tub it wet from being dingy orange to crystal clear right out of the filter (before the hot tub filters even kicked in). Needless to say I am a big believer in thia product for my uses.
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I don't think so, because the filter is made to reduce the quantity of impurities of the water, but not to remove ions like calcium, that makes the hard water. We're talking about charcoal filters, designed primarily to improve the taste of the water.
228182
I have used one in each of my homes. I noticed some buildup inside but I do not think it is hard water buildup since one is used in the home with a water softener. I have thought about, but not yet tried, using Dip-It which is used to clean coffee pots. Hope this is is of some help.
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I haven't had that problem. Heat only clean clear water but read that diluted white vinegar with clean water will dissolve hard water deposits. Good luck.
1237510
It is an option for removal of hard water and lime scale,never had to use that option on our unit i use distilled water only 1 gallon last a long time.
386627
ZEP toilet bowl cleaner not only rids toilets of lime/calcium but it does get rid of rust. Great product!
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The manufacturer recommends just using plain, distilled water ( I just use my tap water) and honestly? It works amazingly well with just the power of steam. I wouldn't recommend putting anything in the water except maybe a little white vinegar here and there to reduce any internal buildup you may get from calcium or lime deposits. I have added a few drops of essential oil to other steamers I've used in the past ( lemon or orange ) to make the house smell nice while I was mopping, but its definitely not something they recommend, so use it at your own risk!
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I did not use on calcium deposits. Just on stains. Pumice stone may be better.
510198
I don't think it turns hard water soft; but it does produce negative ions that help balance the pH levels to purify water.
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No it does not, if You have hard water You'll need a water softener preferable after this. Amazon also sells an air injection birm resin unit that will soften as well as remove iron and sulfur.
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If you use tap/hard water, you will get a calcium build-up after awhile and it will need to be cleaned. I would suggest using distilled water.
1316874
Not sure, I've only used it to kill weeds. It might be worth a try. There is a product called Lemi Shine that works wonders with hard water and hard water spots. You can buy it at most grocery stores and walmart.