Easy Quick Fix Calcium Scale DIY

[@wmelmoth]

This sounded real good until I read the part about NOT using it at the water line. That's exactly where I wanted to use it because that's where the calcium ring is.

[@JEVCreations]

Hello Will! I had the same problem with calcium on the waterline as well. To be honest, I have used it sparingly along the waterline for chalky stains a few times without any issues. However, I do it when the pool water level is below the normal height, Im sure to wipe away any excess petroleum jelly immediately, then I wait 24 hours to wipe once more prior to refilling the pool. So there is some work around for calcium on the waterline. The reason why I say avoid the water line is because it wouldn’t be good for excess oils to build up in the filtration system. Particularly filters that use fabric filter grids, as oil build up could inhibit water flow and possibly cause extra wear on the filter. Hope this information helps and thanks for viewing😊

[@hakology]

hydrochloric acid or brick acid in a garden sprayer over the period of a few months ... you can also purchase scale remover which is a paste you can leave on for a while. Also WD40 oil based product in the pool what the hell are you thinking ... you're going to end up ruining your plant equipment and costing more in pool treatment ?

[@JEVCreations]

​@@hakology Thats a great question and I’m glad you asked! WD-40 recommends using it for hard water stains on shower doors stating, “its not as harsh as most chemicals” people use in the bathroom. So to answer your question “What the hell was I thinking?”, I guess its something similar to the makers of WD-40. 😊 If a body can be near shower doors frequent basis after treated with WD-40, then what harm can it do in a place that doesn’t come in contact with water or people? The calcium film is extremely porous so the product is soaked up immediately. Some areas need more than others, but I only use the amount that can be soaked in. Another perk to jelly and WD-40 is water displacement properties! Once the film is saturated it protects the surface from further hard water damage. Its not “forever” but it lasts longer than anything else Ive tried in 20 years of having a pool. (WD-40 link related to this is below and in description for future reference) Surfaces Ive treated with acid have attracted calcium like a magnet afterwards. Sure, Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid can do the job over time requiring extra precautions but calcium reappears within 2-3 months. That method just hasn’t shown to be worthy of my time. Ive never had the jelly or WD40 come in contact with the pool water. I suppose if I was really careless it could, but overall doesn’t have dangers associated with it that acid has. Anyway, I hope Ive answered your question and thanks again for asking! wd40.com.au/uses/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-from-glass-shower-doors

[@hakology]

@@JEVCreations im currently treating a calcium coated pool cover ... 3rd week in 30 litres if acid and just about starting to de-crust over 15 years of build up ... ill let u know how it goes ... ill also be servicing the pool next year so ill also be able to update you on calcium build up post treatment.

[@JEVCreations]

Wow thats a lot of acid! 🫠 Im curious how you don’t notice it weekly? Chalky film can be seen on dark areas in less than a month, just like my shower doors. Im not exactly sure why some places have more hard water issues than others, but here in south Texas its more extreme than anywhere Ive lived in the past. Besides dealing with our pool tile and bathroom calcification, I also deal with scale that appears randomly on the side of pool equipment and pool furniture. Majority of that is from overspray of the neighbors out of control sprinklers, but none the less, unfortunately our calcium problem is not isolated to pool tiles.

[@FlexiBiogas]

Is the WD 40 actually removing the calcium? Or just oiling it and making it invisible? Masking

[@JEVCreations]

Flexi Biogas here is a link from WD-40. wd40.com.au/uses/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains-from-glass-shower-doors Im not exactly sure but I would say maybe a little of both. It depends on how thick the calcium is. The physical structure is altered, so I would say more like conditioning (oiling) the calcium. Thicker calcium is impacted more overtime, like its dissolving it at an extremely slow pace while preventing new calcium from forming. If its a thin layer of calcium, I have been able to wipe it off as a layer of gritty sludge with WD40. If you have calcium or hard water spots on shower doors or around any faucets, those are perfect areas to experiment with the effect it has.

[@shootnmiss5771]

This will not remove the build up, just change its color.

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

Bioclean is what u need

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

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[@lukem23]

This is so ridiculous!!!

[@suzannetherrell8788]

Please let me know when you post the follow up video to this one.

[@lakeratatouille]

Good thing is your pool tile won't squeak

[@EASYEXPERIMENT123]

Nice video 👍👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👌

[@EASYEXPERIMENT123]

😲😲👏👏👍👍👏😲😲

[@uknokianut]

Why not just remove it with toilet descaler ?

[@JEVCreations]

I spent over 10 years (from 2009-2019) trying over the counter descaler products and chemicals that could be applied to a vertical surface with no luck. Lack of results is what led me to experiment with new methods. This #Vaseline hack has put them all to shame with obvious and instant results that last, no chemicals and for pennies on the dollar.

[@Rhezoloution]

This is terrible. This is like tossing water on it and saying look its shiny now. Except this os worse cause its chemicals un real. Calcium doesnt come off just like that especoally from oourous tiles

[@JEVCreations]

of course! 😋 That’s why I stated this is just a “temporary quick fix” to hide the eye sore and not a permanent solution.

[@JEVCreations]

Of course!! 😋That’s why I stated this is a “temporary quick fix” for the problem and it’s not a permanent solution.

[@blacksunshine489]

🤪🤡🤪🤡🤪🤡…….use pool acid and a pumice stone with water.

[@bdub6512]

Wow! Absolutely not. Just pay to have it done the right way. That’s years and years of build-up. It’s like You’re adding lotion to ashy knees and elbows. 😩

[@JEVCreations]

You’re very correct- this method is exactly like adding lotion to ashy knees and elbows lol!! In the video I said this is “not a long term solution”. It’s just a quick short term fix for dealing with ugly hard water stains that are eye sores. 😉

[@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004]

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