My plumber suggested I pour some into my toilet to get rid of calcium build up and leave it for 8 hours. Is this okay?
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It will certainly help dissolve the deposits but I wonder about the bowl. I would think the bowl could take it.
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I'm sure it is better to use distilled. However, I use tap water and just clean regularly to get rid of some of the mineral buildup.
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4-6 hours you system will come up clean for everything. Not to sure after that, sorry. A big key to it working is to drink alot of water. Also take water pills so as to urinate the pollutants out more quickly
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I have always presumed that this instruction is to allow the enzymes to work in the pipes connecting the toilet to the drains and not a ban on all toilets within the house. Normally I just add it before bed, so it's not an issue.
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Sure. I would fill it with water and add a few drops of bleach, then let it sit for a while after shaking vigorously. Empty, then rinse with clean water. You should then be good to go.
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If you follow the directions, you should be fine with regards to calcium intake. The side effects I've experienced are nausea and digestive tract issues. I've upped my water intake from 70ozs to 90ozs a day to flush out my system.
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Yes, the longer it is left it, the better the effect. I leave it in for 20-30 minutes although for some people 10 will give their desired effect.
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You'll get better results if you leave it in for 4 to 5 hours. It's a long time but definitely worth it
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I believe they would solve your problem. My hard water buildup was very bad. It did take one pad to clean one bowl. After five minutes of scrubbing, the pad was shot. The pads are not that expensive when you consider the toilet bowl will look like new.I am not a fan of the pumice stone. I tried it in the past and I ended up with scratched porcelain. If your buildup is severe, you might want to just use the pumice stone to remove the top layer and then use the pad. I could not believe how well the pad worked on its own in so little time.
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I used it on my cultured marble shower base, which had some mineral deposit build up. This was the recommendation of the company that produced the base. I noticed that I had a slight bit of color on my polish rag. The company said this was okay. It has solved my problem with mineral deposit, however I am getting ready to install a very large amount of granite in a complete kitchen remodel and I would not consider using this particular product on my granite. There are specific products designed for this purpose. I use a granite cleaner and then a polish on my bathroom. There is also a produce I use once a year that acts as a sealer. Hope this helps. I used it on my cultured marble shower base, which had some mineral deposit build up. This was the recommendation of the company that produced the base. I noticed that I had a slight bit of color on my polish rag. The company said this was okay. It has solved my problem with mineral deposit, however I am getting ready to install a very large amount of granite in a complete kitchen remodel and I would not consider using this particular product on my granite. There are specific products designed for this purpose. I use a granite cleaner and then a polish on my bathroom. There is also a... » Read More I used it on my cultured marble shower base, which had some mineral deposit build up. This was the recommendation of the company that produced the base. I noticed that I had a slight bit of color on my polish rag. The company said this was okay. It has solved my problem with mineral deposit, however I am getting ready to install a very large amount of granite in a complete kitchen remodel and I would not consider using this particular product on my granite. There are specific products designed for this purpose. I use a granite cleaner and then a polish on my bathroom. There is also a produce I use once a year that acts as a sealer. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes. Always do the lower level first, and allow the next day's outflow to carry whatever got loosened up out of the pipes. Then do the upstrairs the next night. I think it is best to do these right before you climb into bed. That way, you know the bacteria have the longest possible time to work before they are flushed away by dishwashing, toothbrushing, etc.
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I would think so, it just goes into your septic. Whatever you would normally flush would be good to go.
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The packaging doesn't list calcium as something that it removes and I haven't done any testing of the water to see. Sorry!
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you probably have hard water in your house? if you do, you have a calcium deposit problem, not just soap scum, in which case, the only thing you can do is use chemicals such as CLR (Calcium-Lime-Rust remover) or some sort of acidic solution - as in diluted vinegar.
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The calcium is in the small bag, which you mix with the water, according to the directions. One batch of mix lasts for several batches of jams or jellies. Just keep in the frig and use as needed.
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Can you tell me exactly what you mean by how long to dissolve? Do you have a septic system? Is it a wiping question?
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This is about the only thing I've found that you can use in toilets. As long as you have a little bit of water flow, it works great. You put a scoop in a container, add warm (not hot) tap water, give it a stir and pour it in your toilet. Flush, and then let it sit for several hours. It works great. If water flow is still sluggish, do it again. I usually use it double strength on sluggish drains and toilets, and it clears them right out!