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Post by Thumper2001 Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:36 pm

Does anyone know how to remove calcium stains from litter trays? I've not had them that long but the corners are all stained, despite me cleaning the trays twice a day! Molly and Junior pee so much Hmmm

I've tried scrubbing with all the pet safe stuff I have, hot water etc but it's not working. I'm pretty sure they would come out if I scrape at them with an old knife or something, but to be frank, I can't be arsed No I've spend enough time on them already!

Anyone know of an easy way? Or will I just have to buy new ones?

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Post by Guest Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:38 pm

White vinegar. Neat if necessary.

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Post by Thumper2001 Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:42 pm

Laughing I just knew that was going to be the reply Laughing

Bloody hate the stuff, I wasn't about to try it without knowing it works Laughing

I think this might be a job for OH pale

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Post by Guest Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:49 pm

It does work. You might need to let it sit for a few mins but it does work.

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Post by Thumper2001 Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:51 pm

A clothes peg on the nose it is then Laughing
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Post by KatieB Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:56 pm

Yea I'm afraid it's the answer x
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Post by Dotdot Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:38 pm

I agree. White Vinegar neat.
With mine I often leave it for a bit, give it a good scrub then pour in near boiling water. When it cools enough for me to put my hand in I give it a good scrub again before repeating Smile
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Post by Rachel&Nibbler Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:50 pm

I tried this the other day as Nibblers litter tray took a lot of scrubbing and I still had bits left in it. My god white vinegar is amazing! I obviously washed it a lot afterwards, but is there anything you're meant to do to get rid of any residue afterwards?
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Post by wizbit Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:35 pm

Yep, white vinegar and another tip is a wooden spatula to scrape if it's badly stained.

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Post by gentl Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:26 am

There are different strengths of vinegar as well. The acetic acid(CH3COOH) can range
from 4.1 to 6.1 % in what you buy. The label should state the %. Not talking about the 'fancy'
vinegars like the herbal ones, just the plain white stuff. The higher the percent of CH3COOH the
better it works...and the worse it smells. But the strong stuff works quicker so you don't have to
smell it as long! I opt for the strong so I can get it over with!!!
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