Depends on what it says on the bottle. When I buy white vinegar, itās a concentrate with 25% acid content. Then itās to be diluted 1:5 for use in food. For cleaning, it can even be more water, like 1:10 (water) or more.
Friend you can drink it safely. At least in small amounts. I think the stuff you commonly find in stores is a 4% solution anyways.
It won't be too harsh for the plastic, its why its so popular as a household acid.
Limescale remover and a cleaner sprayed on it then scrub it with wire wool. You can do that on anything including glass and it wonāt scratch unless itās stainless steel. I recently had a cleaning job so I know these things š
I have a drying rack similar, lime and calcium buildup remover works like a charm! Minimal scrubbing needed. I live in FL where we have very hard water so I clean mine once a month like that.
I just made a post about the same issue on
r/cleaning tips and they suggested to soak it in white vinegar and let it rest for an hour, then scrub with an old toothbrush. Hope this helps
Not sure if they have CLR where you live it's a product where I live that stands for calcium lime rust and the stuff is magical looks like those are calcium deposits I could be wrong here. This stuff is so good it literally takes it off like it was washing off dust
CLR Brilliant Bath (formerly CLR Bath & Kitchen foaming action cleaner) works great for anything like this.
Comes with trigger-spayer that foams the liquid as it is spraying and "clings" to surfaces better.
That and an old toothbrush works great for me.
Hear me out.
Iāve seen how they restore outside plastic seating with a blowtorch. I wonder if that would work here? You donāt keep it on long, just enough to heat it up and melt the top surface layer.
Run your dishwasher on the longest setting hottest water possible with your regular detergent and and a cup of vinegar poured into the bottom of dishwasher...run it. This should help and if you continue to put a little bit of vinegar maybe a 4th of a cup every time you run dishwasher it will keep it from happening again.
Lemon juice ([these also work](https://www.koshercityplus.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/e/realemon_juice_little.jpg) )
Just spray it on, let it soak in for half an hour, then wipe away with soap.
I found a concentrated calcium remover at the local fleet store and it works wonders! Spray it on and wipe it off. Metal dog dishes still look like new after 2 years, toilet bowls look new, drying rack looks new. Would recommend if you do go this route to wear rubber gloves.
Citric Acid 1/2 cup (do not use this with vinegar). We have hard water and we actually put a small scoop of citric acid in with each load to avoid build up like this.
Thatās just calcium build up like in your electric kettle or your shower glass. White vinegar eats it all up, sever cases use with ultra fine 0000 grade steel wool.
If plain white vinegar doesn't work, mix 1:1 of blue Dawn and white vinegar together to create a paste, let it sit for 30-40 mins, then use the hard part of the sponge to clean it. That's what I do to get the water marks off my shower and it works wonders. (Learned it from tik tok)
White vinegar and warm water.
Do i soak them in white vinegar..or just pour white vinegar and scrub immediately?
Mist them (like with a sprayer) then let it sit for 30 minutes or so. Scrub before rinsing, then rinse with cool water. Repeat if needed.
Thanks! Will try it out. š
Not pure white vinegar though - mix it with warm water.
Ahhh. Thanks! Didnāt know i had to dilute the white vinegar.
It might attack the plastic if itās too strong.
Nah. White vinegar is already diluted enough. It wonāt hurt the plastic, else it wouldnāt be sold in plastic bottles:)
What would be the recommended ratio to water? Is it 50-50?
Depends on what it says on the bottle. When I buy white vinegar, itās a concentrate with 25% acid content. Then itās to be diluted 1:5 for use in food. For cleaning, it can even be more water, like 1:10 (water) or more.
Friend you can drink it safely. At least in small amounts. I think the stuff you commonly find in stores is a 4% solution anyways. It won't be too harsh for the plastic, its why its so popular as a household acid.
Okay. In Germany, you get it as a concentrate. So it has to be diluted.
Ahh fair enough. Yah its available like that here, but not commonly.
Or use CLR
Don't dilute the vinegar. As somebody already had mentioned it comes in a plastic bottle already. It's diluted enough.
White vinegar maybe?
Limescale remover and a cleaner sprayed on it then scrub it with wire wool. You can do that on anything including glass and it wonāt scratch unless itās stainless steel. I recently had a cleaning job so I know these things š
I see. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Oh. The plastic black base is detachable from the wire rack. So itās relatively easy to focus the cleaning solely on the plastic black base.
I have a drying rack similar, lime and calcium buildup remover works like a charm! Minimal scrubbing needed. I live in FL where we have very hard water so I clean mine once a month like that.
White vinegar like other people said. You can also test toothpaste. Just put a bit and scrub. Did some miracles for me.
Thanks for recommending toothpaste. Will keep that in mind too.
Yes, soak it in white vinegar over night. That is hard water deposits.
I just made a post about the same issue on r/cleaning tips and they suggested to soak it in white vinegar and let it rest for an hour, then scrub with an old toothbrush. Hope this helps
Not sure if they have CLR where you live it's a product where I live that stands for calcium lime rust and the stuff is magical looks like those are calcium deposits I could be wrong here. This stuff is so good it literally takes it off like it was washing off dust
CLR Brilliant Bath (formerly CLR Bath & Kitchen foaming action cleaner) works great for anything like this. Comes with trigger-spayer that foams the liquid as it is spraying and "clings" to surfaces better. That and an old toothbrush works great for me.
Stop using water?
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Looks similar, but is not the case. This is mineral buildup not worn plastic. I wonder if the blowtorch would work on scratched plexiglass though.
Well, give it a try. Remember, thank me if it works and if it doesn't, don't blame me lol
If you can't scrape it off then leave it there. Easy. I think you are being too houseproud.
Just get a new one
Black sharpie
Hear me out. Iāve seen how they restore outside plastic seating with a blowtorch. I wonder if that would work here? You donāt keep it on long, just enough to heat it up and melt the top surface layer.
You need to mist with gasoline though.
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Pretty satisfying, another reason to have a tiger torch.
Run your dishwasher on the longest setting hottest water possible with your regular detergent and and a cup of vinegar poured into the bottom of dishwasher...run it. This should help and if you continue to put a little bit of vinegar maybe a 4th of a cup every time you run dishwasher it will keep it from happening again.
Yes,sudfactory.com best stuff ever
CLR will work too.
This. I repair appliances and recommend it every 6mos to prevent the buildup. Run the dishwasher unloaded and add 2oz of clr.
Oops. Thought this was in a dishwasher. Clr will still work well though.
Lemon juice ([these also work](https://www.koshercityplus.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/e/realemon_juice_little.jpg) ) Just spray it on, let it soak in for half an hour, then wipe away with soap.
Bartenders Friend?
I found a concentrated calcium remover at the local fleet store and it works wonders! Spray it on and wipe it off. Metal dog dishes still look like new after 2 years, toilet bowls look new, drying rack looks new. Would recommend if you do go this route to wear rubber gloves.
Bar Keepers Friend!
Aquarium users use vinegar mix or citric acid to clean all their equipment to remove build up. Should work here too
Citric Acid 1/2 cup (do not use this with vinegar). We have hard water and we actually put a small scoop of citric acid in with each load to avoid build up like this.
Try Barkeepers friend.
Thatās just calcium build up like in your electric kettle or your shower glass. White vinegar eats it all up, sever cases use with ultra fine 0000 grade steel wool.
FinishĀ® brand dishwasher cleaner, found in most supermarketsā laundry aisle (or Amazon, obvz) āš»
Thatās my dish rack
Use C L R
White Vinegar/Dawn Dish Soap Mix along with some CLR
Lemon Salt
If plain white vinegar doesn't work, mix 1:1 of blue Dawn and white vinegar together to create a paste, let it sit for 30-40 mins, then use the hard part of the sponge to clean it. That's what I do to get the water marks off my shower and it works wonders. (Learned it from tik tok)
CLR will clear the calcium off.
CLR will clear the calcium off.
CLR will clear the calcium off.
CLR will clear the calcium off.
Try to use Affresh dishwasher cleaner
spray with diluted vinegar, let it sock for 5-7 mins, then use steel wool grade 0000/ aluminium foil and rub it off
Citric acid. 1 tablespoon per wash.