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Easy Ways to Remove Calcium Buildup From Faucets

October 26, 2017 by Marie 1 Comment

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Nothing yucks up a nice chrome faucet like those ugly calcium deposits. Check your faucets and even your shower head, and chances are you’ll find some buildup. You can try to chip it off with your fingernail, but that’s not the easiest, fastest, or most pleasant method. A lot of people swear by vinegar, but that doesn’t work every time for many others. If you want to remove those deposits but don’t want to chip away at it, here’s how to get rid of it with less trouble.

1. Supplies

You’ll need some water (easy right?), a plastic bag, rubber band, a sponge, a pair of gloves, and some CLR cleaner (it stands for calcium, lime, and rust). An optional tool is a Magic Eraser.

2. Fill the Baggie

Pour some of your CLR into the baggie (wear gloves), and add the same amount of water for a 1 to 1 ratio. You can just eyeball it. Then, use the rubber band to fasten the baggie over the spout. Now, just walk away. Let it sit for a few hours to work. NOTE: check the label and know your faucet material to be sure the cleaner won’t cause damage. You might even want to test it on an inconspicuous place before trying this technique.

3. Wipe ‘er Down

Once the CLR has had a chance to work for a few hours, carefully remove the baggie (wear your gloves). You’ll likely still see buildup. However, now is when you want to grab your Magic Eraser or another sponge or rag. At this point, the gunk should wipe off the faucet without a huge effort. Ta-da!

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  1. Nancy Ojeda says

    July 25, 2018 at 6:30 am

    I had been looking all around for a solution to tough water stains. I thought I was going to have to replace my faucets at some point. I tried several things and nothing worked, I even ruined the finish in one of my faucets by scrubbing it. Just thought I should thank you for the post! And to think I ended up here after searching for tips on how to clean my Dyson! Your site was a great find! I will be sure to bookmark it, and share it! Thanks!

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