yenling83
Omono
I recently recieved several mid grade Japanese pots, most have some bad lime deposit build up. Any suggestions for removal? I scrub and scrub but they won't come off.
I have found that the best solution is burying the pot in the ground for a long while. It works, but it can take a year or longer, depending on how heavy the build up is.
I've tried all of the above. Sometimes those solutions work. Sometimes they don't. I've soaked pots in full strength vinegar for four days and the build up didn't go away...I think it can depend on the type of clay used for the pot and specific kind of mineral stain.
I have found that the best solution is burying the pot in the ground for a long while. It works, but it can take a year or longer, depending on how heavy the build up is.
Beware pumice stone, too much elbow grease and pumice can severely scratch pot surfaces.
"What does burying it do?"
It works in a couple of ways. The surrounding soil is probably more acidic (unless you live in a desert) which will dissolve lime over time. Also microbial action in the soil will consume the material also.
Yeah, must use water with abrasives...
I've been wondering if commercial bathroom soap scum removers (which can contain lime and rust removers also) would work. Haven't tried those yet...