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Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover Free & Clear

Quickly and easily dissolves and removes tough calcium and lime deposits. Same great trusted and effective formula but without the Dyes or Fragrances

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Overview

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Same great trusted and effective formula but without the Dyes or Fragrances
  • Easily tackle a variety of household cleaning jobs with an all-in-one cleaner designed for bathrooms, kitchens, dishwashers, coffee pots and even the siding of your house
  • Blast away tough dirt, grime and stains from stainless steel, glass, ceramic tile, porcelain, concrete, brick, vinyl siding, chrome and more
  • Quickly removes calcium, lime and rust deposits; Cleans and shines shower heads, countertops, bathtubs, fixtures and sinks
  • CLR Brands® Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover Free & Clear is part of the EPA's Safer Choice Program recognizing the product as a safer alternative to chemicals and contains no phosphates, ammonia or bleach

What’s great about it

  • EPA Safer Choice Certified
  • 80% Plant Based Ingredients
  • 100 uses... and counting! Explore How-Tos

For use on

  • Chrome

  • Fiberglass

  • Porcelain

  • Stainless Steel

Available Sizes

  • 42 oz bottle
UPC: 0-78291-81724-9

Name

CAS

USE

Water
#7732-18-5
Dilutent

Diluent: CAS #7732-18-5. Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water treatment process that removes contaminants from water by passing the water through a membrane, (filter), where contaminants are filtered out yielding more pure quality water.

Lactic Acid
#79-33-4
Chelating Agent

Chelating Agent: CAS #79-33-4. Lactic acid is found in many yogurts and cheeses.  It is also produced in the muscles during intense activity.  Commercially, it is produced by fermentation of simple sugars.  In cleaning products it functions as a chelating agent; a compound that makes metals more soluble in water.  As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Gluconic Acid
#526-95-4
Chelating Agent

Chelating Agent: CAS #526-95-4. This ingredient is an acid formed from the sugar glucose, which naturally occurs in fruit, honey and wine. It is a chelating agent; a compound that makes metals more soluble in water. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Lauramine Oxide
#1643-20-5
Surfactant

Surfactant: CAS #1643-20-5. Used in cleaners to modify the surface tension of water, to aid in even spreading and to allow mixing with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away; it is included in many soaps, detergents, and several groups of antiseptics. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Tripropylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether
#55934-93-5
Solvent

Solvent: CAS #55934-93-5. Used to slow down the evaporation of many liquid products including oven cleaners and inks for ball-point and felt-tip pens. It is very effective at absorbing organic material. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

  • In a well-ventilated area, mix equal amounts of Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover Free & Clear and warm water.
  • Test on a hidden area before applying to the entire surface and apply directly to the stain with a brush, cloth, or sponge and let soak for 2 minutes.
  • Rinse promptly with cold water.
  • Never leave Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover Free & Clear on an area for longer than two minutes or mix with other household cleaners or bleach.
  • Always read the manufacturer's directions of the item you will be cleaning to make sure that this product is compatible. Consumer discretion is always advised.

Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover Free & Clear may etch older sinks, tubs, and tiles. Avoid contact with wood, clothing, wallpaper, carpeting, natural stones, brass, copper, aluminum, galvanized metals, any painted, coated or sealed surfaces. Clean spills immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

In a well-ventilated area, mix equal amounts of Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover and warm water. Test on a hidden area before applying to the entire surface. Apply directly to the stain with a brush, cloth or sponge. After 2 minutes rinse promptly with cold water. Never leave Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover on an area for longer than two minutes. If the stain does not disappear, repeat this process and add more Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover solution as necessary. Never mix Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover with other household cleaners or bleach. Always read the manufacturer's directions of the item you will be cleaning to make sure that this product is compatible. Consumer discretion is always advised.

Mix one part (ex: 1 cup) Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover to eight parts (ex: 8 cups) water (for 10-12 cup automatic drip coffee makers). Run through coffee maker as if making coffee. Dispose of solution once product has run completely through the maker, then fill entire pot with clear, cold water and run a complete cycle twice. Instructions are for a regular 8-12 cup coffee maker. *Do not use Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover in coffee makers that hold water permanently. *Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover is not recommended for Gevalia, Keurig or Cuisinart coffee makers. *Do not use Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover in espresso machines. Always read your coffee maker’s manufacturer’s directions before using Calcium, Lime and Rust to make sure product is compatible. Certain coffee makers contain permanent carbon/charcoal filters. Consumer discretion is always advised.

Pour enough Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover to cover bottom. Swish around in pot or pan. Add one cup of warm water, allow mixture to soak for two minutes and thoroughly rinse with cold, clean water. Using a soft scouring pad while our product is sitting on the stains is recommended. Always check with the manufacturer of your coffee pots, pans and tea kettles first for their recommendations of products that are safe and effective on their materials.

To clean a dishwasher, remove dishwashing rinse agent before using Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover. Pour a 1/2 cup of Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover directly into the bottom of an empty dishwasher (no glasses, dishes, or flatware but the racks can stay). Run a normal cycle followed by an extra rinse cycle. Make sure there are no detergents or any other chemicals in the machine while using our product. Washing Machine: Run your empty machine (no clothes) without detergent up to the main wash cycle, which is where the water stops and the cycle is about to agitate. Stop the machine and add one-half cup of Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover directly into the tub of the machine. Finish cycle. Run one additional full cycle (wash and rinse) with water only to rinse machine fully. If your machine is HE (high efficiency) and/or 'Water Saver' we recommend using a 1/4 cup of Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover, instead of the normal 1/2 cup recommended for any other type of washer/dishwasher. For Front Loading Machines: Simply add a 1/2 cup of Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover to the soap dispenser (only 1/4 of a cup for HE machines). After the full cycle has completed, run an additional rinse cycle with just water. Make sure there are no clothes or other chemicals in the machine when using our product.

Use only on metal filters. Dilute equal parts of Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover and warm water into a plastic container. Dip the filter into the solution for about two minutes. Brush to loosen buildup and rinse with cold, clean water. Allow to dry.

Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover can not only remove the finish off of brass, aluminum and copper, but can also pit certain grades of brass, copper and aluminum.

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