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    Old 03-11-2015, 07:51 PM
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    Default 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.
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    Old 03-11-2015, 08:25 PM
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    I just polish with Windex but I don't have hard water.
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    Old 03-11-2015, 08:44 PM
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    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?
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    Old 03-11-2015, 09:07 PM
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    I don't have brushed nickel but use vinegar on my fixtures.
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    Old 03-11-2015, 09:14 PM
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    LemiShine is AMAZING for cleaning up mineral buildup. I buy it in granule form at Walmart. Dissolves the minerals almost as you watch.
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    Old 03-12-2015, 02:58 AM
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    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.
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    Old 03-12-2015, 03:09 AM
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    I use kitchen and bath cleaner by CLR. Our water is so hard we have to chip it with an ice pick!
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    Old 03-12-2015, 08:31 AM
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    Try a google search for 'cleaning brushed nickel hard water stains'. I got several hits. They all emphasized being gentle - no harsh cleaners.
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    Old 03-12-2015, 08:57 AM
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    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
    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?
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    Old 03-12-2015, 08:59 AM
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    OK, found on Google!
    http://www.ehow.com/info_8064795_uses-polident.html

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    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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