Will the acid remove calcium deposits or should I go with pumice stone?
1102407
I would go with pumice stone this product is mostly for light stains in your plaster.
1102408
I did not use on calcium deposits. Just on stains. Pumice stone may be better.
644183
I tried filling a glass with white vinegar and letting this item soak in it for a few days. That dissolved the external calcium deposits, and I suppose it helped rid the inside of such deposits, too. Doing that had no adverse effect on the finish.
453135
It is just watered down Muriatic acid.($2.99 at any home center) Just pour it on or best is acid proof pump sprayer, let it sit for a few minutes and the acid microscopically etches the stone. You then neutralize it with baking soda or purchase their overpriced neutralizer.
1689979
i had same problem, what i did was i separated the disk. Then soaked it in baking soda and vinegar mixture overnight. Which took the calcium buildup off. good luck to you!!!
1763550
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.
1919111
I have well water which contains calcium. So far I haven't had an issue with it plugging up. The best thing is to clean it often. You can use vinegar to clean. I use 2 Tablespoons of vinegar also in my dishwasher every time I run, that way there is no build up and spots.
1111901
If the vinegar solution does not remove the calcium, then you can try some of the industrial removers. It is best to use distilled water in your unit so that it does not become a problem. Sorry I cannot be of more help. My unit has not clogged up.
529999
It would take a lot of rubbing. It is for surface oxidation and slight calcium buildup. Try Lime-a-way.
1847415
It's not "non-acidic." Its PH-neutral. That means there's just the right balance on the acidity scale for the intended use. I did a lot of research on products to clean my quartzite tile. I even called the manufacturer of this product. It is perfect for my use. Not sure what your use would be. Just do your research based on your particular needs.
441769
No. I just left it in the wooden box it came in then used it as needed. I did find the best way to clean them is pour the strongest acid you have, put it on the left over scratch marks and let it eat up the other carats that were left on the stone.
856949
Experience has taught me that the directions are more of a guide then a rule Depending on the stones condition and hardness experience will eventually guide you to what works best. I would recommend research online into polishing the type of stones you are working with then follow that guidance.
1143593
No. Its pumice stone so will definitely scratch; but you could use a razor instead.
1465665
The best way is to let it air out and dry off. I actually rinsed mine out once to get all of the calcification off. The unit did not work after the filter became clogged. I honestly don't have time to take the filter out everyday and let it air out. I just ordered a 3 pack of new filters so I can just change them when needed.
1116736
The pumice stone is removable from the stand so it can be held in your hand. However you can not remove the stone from the holding device. I went on the Conair replacement parts website. It does not appear that they offer a replacement because pumice stone search gave no results. Pumice stones do last a long time. I still have one that I purchased years ago. I hope my answer is helpful.
2020897
It claims 50,ooo flushes. This will depend upon the hardness of your water. The magnet prevents calcium from crystallizing forming the tough ring around the bowl. You still have to clean your toilet. If mineral deposits persist, use a pumice scouring stick which easily polishes it off. I use 2 ChemFree units per toilet. For some it works well, for others not so much. It depends on the hardness of your water.
1763553
Yes, I believe they will, however I would recommend a pumice stone for the initial cleaning, as I am sure you would use up several of these units cleaning large amounts of stain. They are very good for daily or weekly maintenance depending on your water hardness.
1566918
Its a good idea to separate some of them obsidian was in mine and they just disappear if tumbled with quartz. They give you enough rocks for around 1 batch but some of them will come out poorly if all tumbled together.