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Several weeks ago I answered a letter in this column concerning removing hard water scale build up in plumbing supply pipes using muriatic acid and potassium permanganate. I discouraged the practice, ...

Using muriatic acid to clean masonry surfaces is an effective and dangerous venture. Follow these steps to ensure the safety and effectiveness of your project. Step 1: Scrub the surface clean with a ...

Q. I'm at my wits' end with toilet bowl cleaners. My toilet has light and dark stains in the bottom of the bowl, as well as up under the rim. I've tried the usual brands of toilet bowl cleaner, and ...

When you think of muriatic acid, what comes to mind? The fumes? The possibility of getting burned? Those issues are real. Customers that want to purchase muriatic acid to use in the toilet should be ...

Question: I have been told that if you add muriatic acid diluted in a bucket of water around the perimeter of a pool, it will lower alkalinity and pH. However, if you add diluted muriatic acid to only ...