Removing lime scale from washing machine

[murni]

We have recently moved house and there is a lot of lime in the water. In the UK they sell Calgon to keep machine free of it. Does anyone know if there is a similar product here?
Thanks in advance.

[jaideeguy]

vinegar

[BarnicaleBob]

You can wash all parts of your washing machine with vinegar, it takes of the scale and the smell.

[eyecatcher]

That's a great domestic tip. How about for cleaning the brown water marks on the toilet. In uk could by bags of soda crystals and worked a treat but the water here is filthy by comparison.

[onthedarkside]

That's a great domestic tip. How about for cleaning the brown water marks on the toilet. In uk could by bags of soda crystals and worked a treat but the water here is filthy by comparison.

Here in Thailand you can buy soda fiy at any hardware store. Same thing as soda crystals.

[malt25]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

[chatette]

As others have said, vinegar will remove the lime scale.

You can also avoid it completely by using synthetic white vinegar in the rinse cycle instead of fabric softener and an added advantage is that it removes all vestiges of soap and is much better for fabric than expensive softener. It leaves no residual vinegar smell, either.

I also use it in the dishwasher rinse cycle, to rinse dishes in the sink (no water marks on glasses, cutlery), as windows/mirror cleaner, and to avoid mould growth in the shower cubicle. Google its household uses.There are so many, and it's very cheap.

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[CMKiwi]

Synthetic white vinegar. ... never seen it. Can you get it in CM? Im interested in giving it a go.

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[eyecatcher]

I was thinking same, have some white vinegar myself from every supermarket....should do the same job.

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[wpcoe]

Seems like most of the vinegar (except for the imported vinegar in glass bottles) in the grocery stores is artificial these days. I've often wondered what the real difference is between artificial vs "real."

[Jeffrey346]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

Do not pour bleach in the toilet as it will kill the bacteria in the septic tank and cause problems.

[thailandbeachisland]

And what about water heaters, does limescale will kill them ?

[GOLDBUGGY]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

Do not pour bleach in the toilet as it will kill the bacteria in the septic tank and cause problems.

I don't think you can buy bleach in Thailand anymore. I used to buy it and use a little on my white clothes. But after not seeing it on the shelf for a long time I asked the Store Manager why. He told me that the Thai Government banded its use in Thailand and he was not allowed to sell it anymore. I guess for the reason you stated.

Don't know how true this is but this is what I have been told. But maybe there are still some bottle kicking around some place.

[roger1999]

I bought bleach a few weeks ago at Lotus Tesco. I also use it to clean the toilets about 2-3 times a year. It don't use anywhere near a whole bottle though. I also pour a small amount down the sinks and drains to clear up any smells. Again, 2-3 times a year seems to be plenty. I am in the city and do not have a septic tank.

Edited January 25, 2014 by roger1999

[Jeffrey346]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

Do not pour bleach in the toilet as it will kill the bacteria in the septic tank and cause problems.

I don't think you can buy bleach in Thailand anymore. I used to buy it and use a little on my white clothes. But after not seeing it on the shelf for a long time I asked the Store Manager why. He told me that the Thai Government banded its use in Thailand and he was not allowed to sell it anymore. I guess for the reason you stated.

Don't know how true this is but this is what I have been told. But maybe there are still some bottle kicking around some place.

Why would bleach be banned? Are the kids drinking it? lol...Bleach is readily available at everywhere.

Edited January 25, 2014 by Jeffrey346

[chiang mai]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

Do not pour bleach in the toilet as it will kill the bacteria in the septic tank and cause problems.

I don't think you can buy bleach in Thailand anymore. I used to buy it and use a little on my white clothes. But after not seeing it on the shelf for a long time I asked the Store Manager why. He told me that the Thai Government banded its use in Thailand and he was not allowed to sell it anymore. I guess for the reason you stated.

Don't know how true this is but this is what I have been told. But maybe there are still some bottle kicking around some place.

Haiter is Thai bleach, available everywhere in pink plastic bottles.

[Utley]

Good Karma's online health food store sells both borax and sodium carbonate (Calgon) that we use regularly in our washing. They are physically located in Phuket and ship via EMS.

[lassebasse]

Citric acid, which you in the western world finds in the Baking section (or spices) in any supermarket. Pour 30-50 grams into the machine and run at 90.

[mizztraveller]

I wouldn't recommend putting bleach in the toilet bowl as it takes the enamel off resulting in more frequent staining. I put a Steradent (denture cleaning tablet) down and that lifts the stains off. Also good for cleaning stained teacups.

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[ChiangraiTony]

I bought bleach a few weeks ago at Lotus Tesco. I also use it to clean the toilets about 2-3 times a year. It don't use anywhere near a whole bottle though. I also pour a small amount down the sinks and drains to clear up any smells. Again, 2-3 times a year seems to be plenty. I am in the city and do not have a septic tank.

I've been looking for bleach for more than 1 year. What does the bottle look like at Lotus Tasco, please.

[chickenslegs]

I bought bleach a few weeks ago at Lotus Tesco. I also use it to clean the toilets about 2-3 times a year. It don't use anywhere near a whole bottle though. I also pour a small amount down the sinks and drains to clear up any smells. Again, 2-3 times a year seems to be plenty. I am in the city and do not have a septic tank.

I've been looking for bleach for more than 1 year. What does the bottle look like at Lotus Tasco, please.

Looks like this...

http://www.kao.com/th/product/haiter/haiter.html

[chiang mai]

I bought bleach a few weeks ago at Lotus Tesco. I also use it to clean the toilets about 2-3 times a year. It don't use anywhere near a whole bottle though. I also pour a small amount down the sinks and drains to clear up any smells. Again, 2-3 times a year seems to be plenty. I am in the city and do not have a septic tank.

I've been looking for bleach for more than 1 year. What does the bottle look like at Lotus Tasco, please.

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[Cheops]

http://shoponline.tescolotus.com/en-GB/Search/List?searchQuery=bleach&Search=Search

[atyclb]

an inline water softening filter will solve many of your problems by preventing them

[chatette]

Someone asked where to get synthetic vinegar. It's typically in the sauce section of supermarkets, nam som in Thai and usually has artificial vinegar written in English on the bottle. You have to get the tone right on the som or you may be sent off to the fruit juice section for orange juice...!

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[DrMe]

use bleach or essence .... u can find plenty of good advice on internet

[Bantex]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

Do not pour bleach in the toilet as it will kill the bacteria in the septic tank and cause problems.

I've used bleach in the toilet & drains for years. I have a ceptic tank & never had a problem. No need to use the whole bottle. Pour under rim, let it run down & leave overnight before flushing.

[onthedarkside]

Inflammatory and unhelpful post removed.

[northernjohn]

For those impossible stains in the dunny bowl..... pour in a bottle of bleach....... let it sit for couple of hours then flush.... good as new.

I find that that the wife cleaning it about once a month works fine.

don't know if you can get it here in Thailand but I used to get a package of Tang orange juice crystals in Canada and once a month use them instead of soap in my dish washer no dishes in it. Kept it spotless. Don't know if it would work in a washing machine but I would be willing to try Vinegar with out any clothes in it. That is if the granddaughter ever gives it back. I don't think it matters if it is real or fake maybe a difference in price.

As for Bleach fowling up the septic tank over the years it will do so.

[HerbalEd]

Seems like most of the vinegar (except for the imported vinegar in glass bottles) in the grocery stores is artificial these days. I've often wondered what the real difference is between artificial vs "real."

The grocery store vinegar ... i.e., food grade ... is not artificial or synthetic. The cheap stuff is made from grains like corn and wheat which are of low quality ... vs. the traditional apple or other fruit vinegars.

Personally I'd never use the low-quality grain-derived vinegar on my food, but I keep a gallon under my sink for cleaning purposes. For cleaning I only want/need the vinegar's acetic acid which is a great cleansing agent ... esp. for dissolving alkaline lime.

Edited January 25, 2014 by HerbalEd