Re: NANFA-- scaly build-up on glass

EELReprah_at_aol.com
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:48:11 EDT

In a message dated 4/5/01 10:29:50 AM, sege7_2000_at_yahoo.com writes:

<< I fill the tanks up and add a cup or two of vinegar... >>

Lemon juice or Realemon works too and smells better than vinegar. The active
ingredient is citric acid rather than acetic acid. Muriatic acid is OK to use
with care. With proper dilution it is not so dangerous and when neutralized
with baking soda is plain old sodium chloride.

Lee Harper

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