Calcium: How many of you are tired of using pumice stones, or using acid and scrubbing for eternity?

[drummerman951]

I know many will disagree with my approach. I will be the first to say it's not for everyone. But there is nothing like the almost immediate satisfaction of having calcium disappear before your very eyes. It still takes a while, but I bought three batteries so I can get more done at once. I use a Dremel and those #425 impregnated polishing wheels. Drain enough water for tile access. I will add that my experience with muiratic acid has been lackluster, and on more than one occasion, despite being careful and attentive with baking soda at the ready... suffered damage to travertine. So I found another solution to my problem!

 

[ajw22]

Very nice. I added it to the Waterline Scale Removal - Further Reading wiki page.

 

[drummerman951]

Very nice. I added it to the Waterline Scale Removal - Further Reading wiki page.

Thanks! Appreciated.

 

[Mdragger88]

Keeping your csi low/slightly negative should help with the formation of new scale & hopefully make this a one time job.

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[drummerman951]

Agreed…. but this is also 4 years of calcium.