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Posted by kcall (Questions: 1, Answers: 1)
Asked on June 4, 2011 2:18 pm
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I've tried a variety of cleaning products to remove hard water stains from my tub and tiled walls. I am either not strong enough to use the required force, or they are simply not effective. I'm 70 years old, and my tub has a couple of years of accumulated hard water deposits. Can you make a recommendation?

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Posted by christopher (Questions: 0, Answers: 65)
Answered On June 4, 2011 4:00 pm

This is a request for more info: what have you tried, so no one recommends something that hasn't worked for you? Off the top of my head, I'd suggest CLR first.

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Posted by christopher (Questions: 0, Answers: 65)
Answered On June 4, 2011 4:00 pm

I'd suggest CLR first, but you might have already tried the obvious.

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Posted by kcall (Questions: 1, Answers: 1)
Answered On June 4, 2011 10:44 pm

I've tried CLR with some success at full strength. I need something a little stronger. I've used the common household stuff you buy in the grocery store as well, with no success at all.

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Posted by gryhze (Questions: 0, Answers: 12)
Answered On June 6, 2011 9:58 am

Visit your local commercial janitorial supply store. Household/consumer products might not be enough to dissolve the stains. Professional grade products might be in order.

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Posted by wyldr1 (Questions: 0, Answers: 3)
Answered On June 13, 2011 10:05 am

Distilled white vinegar...The buildup is a combination of mineral salts(alkaline) and soap(alkaline).The acidic vinegar will break down both... Put it in a spray bottle, spray it on (a lot), let it sit over night. Hop in the shower the next morning with a scotch-brite or equivilant and scrub away. Repeat as necessary... Vinegar is the best all round household cleaner I've ever found (cheap + or - $3/gallon),safe (non-toxic) and versatile... Save your money and your health and the environment, and quit buying the toxic/expensive corporate chemical crap. Vinegar smells a little strong at first, but dissapates in minutes.

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Posted by nancyj (Questions: 0, Answers: 1)
Answered On January 28, 2014 8:56 am

Get a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and throw out all the chemicals. This is all you need. It will make your shower sparkle.

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Posted by richardk (Questions: 0, Answers: 2)
Answered On February 4, 2014 8:07 pm

If you have accumulated a lot of soap scum in the tub over many years you'll have to leave the vinegar solution in the tub for a while. I'd suggest at least overnight. 3 parts water to 1 part white vinegar and leave overnight, you shouldn't need to do any scrubbing.

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Posted by david (Questions: 0, Answers: 4)
Answered On April 12, 2015 11:52 pm

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Posted by ricker2 (Questions: 0, Answers: 2)
Answered On July 21, 2015 5:08 pm

I’d suggest CLR first, but you might have already tried that. Also try vinegar. Leave the vinegar solution in the tub for a while.  Two parts water to 1 part white vinegar and leave overnight, you shouldn’t need to do any scrubbing. You can also visit this website link for a bunch of fantastic shower ideas.

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Posted by adams2 (Questions: 0, Answers: 4)
Answered On June 11, 2016 5:11 pm

Vinegar is the best all round household cleaner I’ve ever found. And it’s versatile! Save your money and your health and the environment, and quit buying the toxic/expensive corporate chemical crap. Clean your high pressure shower head regularly and save money. Vinegar smells a little strong at first, but dissapates in minutes.

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Posted by tooonyg (Questions: 0, Answers: 7)
Answered On February 22, 2017 10:21 am

I agree with Adam. When it comes to having the best shower head using vinegar is the best way to clean it throughly without damaging it. 

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