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2. How to remove hard water deposits from your faucets and shower

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   Hard water refers to water that contains a high amount of minerals. Water picks up impurities very easily as it moves through the rock and soil. Calcium and magnesium are the main culprits when it ...

3. Limescale - Wikipedia

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   In addition to being unsightly and hard to clean, limescale can seriously damage or impair the operation of various plumbing and heating components. [1] Descaling agents are commonly used to remove limescale. Prevention of fouling by scale build-up relies on the technologies of water softening or other water treatment.

4. How to Remove Hairspray Buildup from Every Surface in Your ...

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   To remove buildup from these countertop surfaces, mix a solution of ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, a couple of drops of dish soap, and 12 ounces of water. Spray onto the surface and wipe with a cloth ...

5. Descaling agent - Wikipedia

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   Limescale build-up inside a pipe reduces both liquid flow and thermal conduction from the pipe, so will reduce thermal efficiency when used as a heat exchanger.. A descaling agent or chemical descaler is a liquid chemical substance used to remove limescale from metal surfaces in contact with hot water, such as in boilers, water heaters, and kettles.

6. Water softening - Wikipedia

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   Water containing these minerals is known as "hard water". [citation needed] When hard water is heated in a plumbing system, carbon dioxide goes out of solution, and bicarbonates become carbonates, which are much less soluble. The carbonates bind to plumbing surfaces providing seed crystals for further crystal growth, which build up as hard scale.

7. Cleaning agent - Wikipedia

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   Cleaning agents or hard-surface cleaners are substances (usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules) used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, foul odors, and clutter on surfaces. [1] Purposes of cleaning agents include health , beauty, removing offensive odors, and avoiding the spread of dirt and contaminants to oneself and others.

8. Plunger - Wikipedia

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   Plumbing plunger in a sink. A plunger is a device driven by or against fluid pressure. [1] In plumbing, the term plunger commonly refers to handheld tools used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. Plumbing plungers consist of a rubber suction cup attached to a stick (shaft) usually made of wood or plastic.

9. Testing forgotten rape kits could free the innocent. Here’s ...

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   After nine years and nearly $350 million, USA TODAY confirmed just one exoneration resulting from a grant program to address untested rape kits.