Tesco's toilet cleaner clears the muck

MissMoppet · 22nd October 2018, 20:41

Maybe not what you thought, but . . .
For some months I have trying a shelf-full of household cleaners + 000 wire wool and Terpanol a German de-greaser, to try and remove a haze on the windscreen that makes driving into a low sun more than hazardous. None is terribly effective so in some desperation I have tried Tesco toilet gel (limescale remover) as it was brilliant at removing lead flashing run-off from my conservatory roof (Activa glass).
And yes it works best of all. Mind you passengers may detect a faint whiff of motorway service station urinal - but at least I can now see safer ahead.
(Other toilet cleaners may be available)

suzublu · 22nd October 2018, 20:44

White vinegar wrapped in newspaper

Works wonders

topman · 22nd October 2018, 20:48

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Originally Posted by suzublu

White vinegar wrapped in newspaper

Works wonders

Same here been using it for years.

T-Cut · 22nd October 2018, 21:00

Toilet lime scale cleaners typically contain hydrochloric acid. I think this explains its wide cleaning effect. Vinegar is also acidic (acetic acid), but a few hundred times weaker than hydrochloric.

TC

MissMoppet · 22nd October 2018, 21:16

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Originally Posted by suzublu

White vinegar wrapped in newspaper

Works wonders

First thing I tried, but our muck must be better than yours.

FLYING BANANA · 23rd October 2018, 07:30

Plain water on a chamois and a scrim to take it off or kitchen towel works wonders on my 3.

Number 6 · 23rd October 2018, 07:43

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Plain water on a chamois and a scrim to take it off or kitchen towel works wonders on my 3.

A "Scrim" ????????

rustymotor · 23rd October 2018, 09:12

Someone wrote white vinegar cleans your wiper blades and it works..

FLYING BANANA · 23rd October 2018, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Number 6

A "Scrim" ????????

Looks like cheesecloth.

Nick Greg · 23rd October 2018, 15:45

Right thats white vinegar down my U Bend from now on....

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