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Cleaning agent for salts deposits and rusts EQUIPMENT and utensils

2005

Sir,

Hi! I have a query regarding the use of muriatic acid [affil links] as a cleaning agent in our ice machine that is heavily deposited by calcium salts and rust. Is it possible to use it? or it will promote un anticipated longer damage effects. Is it better to use the Lime-A-Way [affil links] or any descaling agent available in the market? And what is C-L-R [on eBay or Amazon] , that can be used as an alternative that is at low cost?

Another thing is if its possible to use the tester for pH and residual chlorine content for water analysis the kit use in spa and pool for drinking purposes since we have it or we need to buy intended kit for it. I'm asking this since we are in a sort of budget constraint.

thanks and more power!

Tom Hernandez
Village Gourmet - Philippines

Muriatic acid is far too strong. It will corrode everything. Lime-A-Way or CLR would surely be much better.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005

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