{"id":87,"date":"2023-11-17T02:04:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T07:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/?p=87"},"modified":"2024-01-01T11:19:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T16:19:19","slug":"dissolve-calcium-buildup-in-drains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/dissolve-calcium-buildup-in-drains\/","title":{"rendered":"What Dissolves Calcium Buildup in Drains?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Calcium buildup is normally identified by signs of hard water deposits or stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know that you live in an area that has hard water, the chances of you having calcium buildup in your pipes is much higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another possible sign of calcium buildup is if you find white film on surfaces such as porcelain, enamel, stainless steel, tile, china, glass, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve identified the fact that you DO have calcium buildup in your pipes and drains then the next step is how to do rectify the situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You can contact a professional plumber to resolve the issue for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You can attempt to do it yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The option you do not have is to ignore it because it only builds up \u00e2\u20ac\u201c it will not get better on it’s own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DIY Methods to Remove Calcium Buildup from Your Pipes and Drains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A chemical product like CLR works well on reducing calcium buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But \u00e2\u20ac\u201c if your water comes from a well \u00e2\u20ac\u201c you DO NOT want to use this chemical. We recommend that you look for a natural alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Vinegar and Baking Soda works well as a natural alternative but it will take a little more work. Here’s the recipe and procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Pour a pot of boiling hot water down the drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Pour 1\/2 cup baking soda down the drain. Wait a few minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Pour 1 cup of Distilled White Vinegar and 1 cup very hot water down the drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Cover the drain with a plug to keep the reaction from foaming out of the drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Pour a pot of hot boiling water down the drain to flush everything out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Repeat this process for every sink drain, shower drain and bathtub drain in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Long Term Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The best way to prevent your pipes from getting calcium buildup is to purchase a water softening system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Yes, of course, these can be expensive but if you are able to purchase one \u00e2\u20ac\u201c it is your best bet for a long term solution to keeping your pipes and drains clear from calcium buildup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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