Brian Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Does anyone know of anything that will remove the horrible limescale/calcium deposits that the water leaves on shower screens/doors. I've tried lemon juice and vinegar but it doesn't seem to do anything. I hope there is something coz I've got quite a few to clean and I'm fed up scrubbing and not getting anywhere. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 In the UK I use Limelite spray - excellent ! However you could try making a paste of preferably white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, giving a thorough scrub with a washing up brush or similar and then leaving it for a few minutes before rinsing.I think the problem you are having with vinegar at present is that it runs down the door too quickly to be effective, making a paste should give it time to 'work'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 WEARING EYE PROTECTION AND RUBBER GLOVES take about 100g of pH moins powder used in swimming pools and add it to about 200ml of water. When it is dissolved, pour this solution into a spray bottle, add a dash of washing up liquid and apply to your screens liberally. Leave for about 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Polish up with the usual glass spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 This is a job I hate, but did find a good product in Champion which makes the job a bit easier. No.1 son, who is a perfectionist, insists that people using his shower dry it off with a soft towel after use. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Mr Propre 'Eclair' for calcaire works well on sinks etc, it is a spray so should be ok on shower glass. Use with care, it is strong stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahookins Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I find Cilit Bang (the purple and orange one) excellent for anything with calcaire.Do be carefull what you use it on though as it does bring the surface off of some things like marble.RegerdsNina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyboy Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Bref Power - red spray bottle from Intermarche - works wonders.And as a happily retired contract cleaner, I can speak with some authority on this subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 [quote user="Mikew"]Mr Propre 'Eclair' for calcaire works well on sinks etc, it is a spray so should be ok on shower glass. Use with care, it is strong stuff.[/quote]We are not in a hard water area so it is not a major problem, but Mr Propre does a great job of leaving glass shower doors and screens streak and water-spot free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Thanks so much. I'm going to the supermarket tomorrow to buy them all! I'll try the pool stuff to.If they work I should have the shinyest(is that how you spell it, doesn't look right) showers in France. I might have to issue our guests (when we get any) with sunglasses so they dont damage their eyes when they go in the bathrooms. I'll let you know how I get on.Gill (Bri's OH & little scrubber) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Interesting reading. I would endorse the Mr Propre, as I use the Mr Muscle version in the UK.I wonder if anyone knows what a fairly strong dose of Phosphoric acid, (since that's what's in most anti-limescale products), would/will do to a fosse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I think by the time it meets the bacteria it will be sufficiently diluted not to matter too much. If you are worried, then a couple of extra sachets of Eparcyl or Septifos down the loo should make sure all is OK.The Oz Clean (or whatever it is called) products are very effective too. Not sure if you can get them in France though, we imported ours (from Australia via Tesco). A bit like Cillit Bang but without having to endure Barry Scott's shouting.Best of all though, at least for in the corners and around taps etc, is a steam cleaner with high-pressure nozzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 You can get Cillit Bang here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 If you go for Cillit bang be aware that can be very harsh on your skin - do wear gloves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 [quote user="Russethouse"]If you go for Cillit bang be aware that can be very harsh on your skin - do wear gloves! [/quote]And is it OK in the fosse? I use Eparcyl special fosse septique, Cillit doesn't specify if it's OK to go down the drains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Vinegar! It's brilliant, non-toxic and cheap. I have switched to using vinegar, baking soda and savon noir for practically all my cleaning. Occasionally I have to use a bit of Javel, but that's rare.Spray vinegar on the shower door and leave it there for about ten minutes, then rinse off. That should do the trick.May I also suggest buying one of those rubber squeegees that you use to clean the car windows. Keep it in the shower and when you finish showering, just squeegee the water off the glass. It will keep it from getting splotched in the future.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Lots of vinegar tips here : http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=331660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 You can by proprietry "Shower Cleaners" from most cleaning stuff manufacturers. Just spray onto walls and door after the shower, and walk away. All the water and soap scum runs away, and somehow, limescale doesn't build up.Again unsure of it's effect on a fosse....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyboy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Don't take this as gospel, but I believe that most of the modern limescale removing preparations are made from the waste products of the orange juice industry, are therefore organic in origin, and "should" be totally bio-degradable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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