Where can I buy Viakal

caulkhead


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Message Posted:
28/04/2010 22:24

Does anyone know where or if you can buy Viakal in TRNC please? I have looked in the main supermarkets and they don't seem to stock it.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
28/04/2010 22:27

What is Viakal?

japeal



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Message Posted:
28/04/2010 22:37

According to google it is a limescale remover

CarlinLapta


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Message Posted:
28/04/2010 22:50

Mr Pound had some a few weeks back but they do stock other limescale removers as well.



Carl

piggy


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Message Posted:
28/04/2010 23:24

I have never found Viakel here but you can buy deo net from Lemar and other supermarkets. Be careful though as it is much stronger and should be used with caution, much stronger then Viakel and much more effective.



Comes in two sizes 600g and 1.5 litre bottle, you will find it in the bleach section, blue bottle with red top.

phoebe_cat


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Message Posted:
28/04/2010 23:58

Depending what it is for, Limon Tuz is brilliant for limescale removal! Can see my face in the bottom of my kettle now! You'll find it in the spice section in all supermarkets for pennies!

Groucho



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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 07:09

Caulkhead,



Dropy is cheap, it has instructions in English, it's in all the supermarkets and it works just like Viakal.

simbas



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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 07:14

Msg 7 , isn't that toilet cleaner, i use Viakal is for descaling the kettle ,iron etc

Simbas

MrsSnakes



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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 07:31

White vinegar for a natural way works on limescale. For shower heads, half boiling water, half vinegar in a small glass bowl/jug and leave the show head in there for a couple of hours.

caulkhead


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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 07:56

Thank you all for your replies. I need it to get limescale off shower tiles where there had been a slow drip over the winter. Viakel comes in spray form which is ideal for this sort of job. I am a bit cautious about using chemicals where I cant read the label and might try dropy.

keithcaley



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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 08:01

Tuz Ruhu, sold in all supermarkets, is used for descaling toilets & ceramic ware

It is dilute (around 18 to 20%) Hydrochloric acid

If that souds scary, remember that Vinegar and lemon juice are dilute acid too!

You DO need to wear rubber gloves, and keep your head to one side when pouring to avoid splashes in your eyes

Rinse any splashes with plenty of COLD water - heat speeds the reaction and makes it more 'active'

If using it for appliances, or on metal (taps, sinks, etc.), you need to dilute it still further, to avoid aggressive etching of the surfaces - a 3 to 1 ratio (3 parts water to 1 part acid) takes the concentration down to 5% or less



***PLEASE NOTE***



When diluting, ALWAYS add the acid to the water - that is, have the appropriate amount of water ready in a container, and slowly add the acid



NEVER add the water to the acid - you would get a more vigorous reaction & possible splashing



NEVER use with ANY other chemicals, bleach or other cleaning agents

keithcaley



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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 08:05

Should have added - DON'T get any on Marble or travertine flooring / tiles - it will dissolve the surface!

It's fine on ceramic tiles in showers etc. - shifts those drip marks like magic

malsancak


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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 09:23

"It is dilute (around 18 to 20%) Hydrochloric acid. If that sounds scary, remember that Vinegar and lemon juice are dilute acid too! "

Don't put it on your fish though. Seriously, it might be safer to use the vinegar or lemon juice. Citric acid (lemon) is a common ingredient of de-scalers. Or follow the instructions in the link below

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Remove-Limescale&id=127981

simbas



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Message Posted:
29/04/2010 09:37

Hi Caulkhead , if you are desperate , i am coming over next week i could bring you some

Simbas

caulkhead


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Posts: 149

Message Posted:
29/04/2010 11:05

Simbas, thank you very much for your offer but I am going to try Tuz Ruhu which I already have for dealing with drain smells, though never knew what is was! I really appreciate the help everyone has offerred. Very many thanks.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
01/05/2010 20:39

Simbas,



Dropy make many products, one of which is a lime and rust remover ans shows a kettle on the label so I guess it's OK for all metal food items as well as sinks ans loos...



Dropy 'kireç ve pas sökücü'

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
01/05/2010 20:46

Thanks , i must spend more time at the supermarket getting to know the products

Simbas

keithcaley



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Message Posted:
02/05/2010 08:45

I glanced at some 'Dropy' labels, and it seems to be around 20% acid - the differences between products are appear to relate to the viscosity etc. (e.g. 'gel' which makes it cling to toilet bowls so that it will remain in contact for longer on vertical surfaces).

I have no idea which acid is involved, but would suggest that all precautions as previously mentioned are observed - it will 'EAT' limestone (Marble / Travertine) and may cause 'pitting' on Aluminium, and possibly discolouration on other metals if left in contact for prolonged periods - use with care, and test on an inconspicuous surface if in doubt...

Even so-called 'Stainless' Steel may be affected, depending on the grade.

keithcaley



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Message Posted:
02/05/2010 08:47

Sorry!

That should have read "...the differences between products appear to relate to the viscosity etc..."