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On Monday, February 11, 2013 7:39:34 PM UTC-6, Roy wrote:
> On Monday, February 11, 2013 6:32:13 PM UTC-7, Bryan wrote:
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> > It's also great for removing lime from bathroom or kitchen fixtures
> > without the off smell of vinegar. I took some to work for cleaning the
> > stainless steel water fountains.

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> > --Bryan

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> Formic acid is stronger and works better...also oxalic acid.


Sure, but citric is adequate for descaling lime: it's cheap
and you can use it w/o gloves.

--Bryan