Can I boil CLR?

[ManBearPig]

I'm trying to get calcium deposits out of a kettle, and I'm wondering if I can boil it or will that release noxious fumes?

Thanks dudes.

 

[sdifox]

Boil cut up lemon instead.

 

[DestinyKnight]

it will work better warmed up, but you don't want to be breathing the fumes.

 

[Drako]

Just use white vinegar - works great on lime deposits in kettles.

http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Can't just wait, eh?

 

[rasczak]

don't do this. but if you do, please take video so we have record of darwinism at work.

 

[ConwayJim]

Buy CLR, it works amazing!

 

[HydroSqueegee]

only one way to find out...

 

[Jeff7]

Next thread by OP:

How do I remove calcium carbonate stalactites from my ceiling?

 

[dighn]

Next thread by OP:

How do I remove calcium carbonate stalactites from my ceiling?

then: I don't feel so good, should I call the poison control center?

 

[zinfamous]

whatever you do, be sure to mix CLR with bleach when cleaning your bathroom.

 

[jupiter57]

I'm not sure, but I vaguely remember a thread here a long time ago wherein someone was doing something similar and ended up with MORE deposits than they started with?

Boiling the CLR would most likely leave deposits of its own, even if it did remove the original stain.

 

[mmntech]

Just use white vinegar - works great on lime deposits in kettles.

http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7

This. Vinegar is all you need to clear lime scale. CLR doesn't do any better a job in my experience.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

No need to boil. Just combine it with already warm water and let it sit overnight. Then dump and rinse. And rinse. And rinse. And rinse. And rinse.

Alternatively, use the pan to make tomato sauce.

 

[Saint Nick]

Do not boil CLR. You've been warned.

 

[BladeVenom]

Go read the MSDS. "CONDITIONS TO AVOID : Avoid elevated temperatures."

The main active ingredient is lactic acid, 15-20%. So it's a weak acid.

 

[Triumph]

Boil it with some ammonia instead, works like a charm.

 

[Miramonti]

Boil it with some ammonia instead, works like a charm.

If you're going to use ammonia, be sure to use an equal mixture of bleach as well.


OK THAT'S A SICK JOKE, PUT THE FVCKING BLEACH DOWN PLEASE

 

[HardcoreRobot]

vinegar

 

[SphinxnihpS]

If you're going to use ammonia, be sure to use an equal mixture of bleach as well.


OK THAT'S A SICK JOKE, PUT THE FVCKING BLEACH DOWN PLEASE

The sick joke was already made. Bleach + Ammonia, or bleach + acid will have the same effect, deadly chlorine gas.

 

[Jodell88]

Just use white vinegar - works great on lime deposits in kettles.

http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7

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