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Wildernessties 03-11-2015 07:51 PM

Cleaning brushed nickel fixtures in bathroom
 
We have a lot of minerals I guess in our water so I'm having trouble getting the sink fixtures looking like new again. Has anyone found anything good to use to clean them? I believe the fixtures are Moen brushed nickel. Thank you.

Tartan 03-11-2015 08:25 PM

I just polish with Windex but I don't have hard water.

Cactus Stitchin 03-11-2015 08:44 PM

This may sound odd - but Polident (for dentures) works very well for cleaning shower heads, etc. that are plugged. Just mix with water and soak fixture to remove buildup to unclog? Perhaps using that mixture in a spray bottle on the fixtures would help?

quiltsRfun 03-11-2015 09:07 PM

I don't have brushed nickel but use vinegar on my fixtures.

Prism99 03-11-2015 09:14 PM

LemiShine is AMAZING for cleaning up mineral buildup. I buy it in granule form at Walmart. Dissolves the minerals almost as you watch.

NJ Quilter 03-12-2015 02:58 AM

I'm putting LemiShine on my shopping list. We have the same issue. My only recommendation is DO NOT use CLR full strength! It will destroy the finish on your countertop. Ask me how I know.

quiltin-nannie 03-12-2015 03:09 AM

I use kitchen and bath cleaner by CLR. Our water is so hard we have to chip it with an ice pick!:D

quilt1950 03-12-2015 08:31 AM

Try a google search for 'cleaning brushed nickel hard water stains'. I got several hits. They all emphasized being gentle - no harsh cleaners.

Kitsie 03-12-2015 08:57 AM

I'd love to try that, we're on a well and I do wear dentures! How much polident would you need?


Originally Posted by Cactus Stitchin (Post 7124466)
This may sound odd - but Polident (for dentures) works very well for cleaning shower heads, etc. that are plugged. Just mix with water and soak fixture to remove buildup to unclog? Perhaps using that mixture in a spray bottle on the fixtures would help?


Kitsie 03-12-2015 08:59 AM

OK, found on Google!
http://www.ehow.com/info_8064795_uses-polident.html


Originally Posted by Kitsie (Post 7124957)
I'd love to try that, we're on a well and I do wear dentures! How much polident would you need?



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