CLR - CL-5PRO PRO Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover, 5 Gallon Pail (JELCL5PRO)

A great product that we utilize to remove lime stains from cars that park in multi level garages. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Ever since we bought our first house in Pell Lake WI, over 45 years ago we've been using CLR to get rid of the rust and calcium deposits that are in the water supply. Nothing else is nearly as effective. The newer environmentally friendly CLR has no odor and is safe to use.

Picked up a small bottle dropped off at a household hazardous waste site (I started) in my area. Used it to test its use on the exposed aggregate floor in the sun room; the floor had effloreced over 15 years of being covered with a rug (and a pool table.) Following the dilution and rinsing instructions, CLR got rid of the mineral salt discoloration. The floor is dark brown, so cleaned of the white stain, it looks pretty good now.

My sink-mounted liquid soap dispenser stopped working and someone at Home Depot recommended a CLR soak. Soaked the stainless head and pumping mechanism in full strength CLR overnight and PRESTO, working like new! I did wear latex gloves and safety glasses while working with CLR. One comment - - no directions for disposal on either the container or website. THAT would be really helpful as I am on septic and am leery about dumping anything down the drain. Any comments from Jelmar about how to properly dispose of this used product?

My home is not connected to town water supply so I depend on bore water for all washing and gardening. As a result my kitchen sink gathers a build up of Calcium and nothing would shift this buildup until I tried CLR. Worked magic in just seconds. The proof is in the pudding.

I have always loved the quality of CLR. I have an issue with the commercial. No one on the commercial is wearing skin protection. One is seen dipping a rag into a bowl of CLR with their bare hand. This is misleading advertising. Knowing the acidic value of this product it's important to wear proper ppe. This commercial would make one to believe it's safe to use without gloves. Bad business decision...

I was at a local store in the plumbing department trying to figure out how to unclog my dishwasher. He was in an electronic chair and an employee with him. He seemed very knowledgeable about plumbing, so I asked him. He said CLR. He advised me to put it in my dishwasher and run an empty cycle then down my kitchen drains. It worked! In fact, it worked so well, I took it outside and used it on a very old 3-speed bike I bought at a rummage sale for $3. The back fender is looking good but I have to go get more now.

I recently wrote a post about CLR because I used it to clean rust from an antique tray I had. I think I would let the CLR sit longer next time to ensure that I get all the rust off. Also maybe use a smaller pad to clean and make sure to get in corners. While this product does work, you still have to work hard and scrub! http://www.elkwashere.com/cleaning/getting-rid-rust-antiques/

I use CLR on rust stains in my shower encloser. NOTHING!!! did not even budge the stains. I am very displeased with your product. I left it on for the required time, then longer, then longer. Did not do anything. I used Iron out. It has a bad order but one application and gone. I used CLR on the corrosion on the drain. Nothing happened. I wasted money again. Tried this a few years ago, thought I would give it a second try. Bad idea. Use it on tv, that is about the only place it really works.

I just tried CLR on a glass sink that has been showing hard water deposits, and it had no impact on them whatsoever. I'm wondering if Jelmar makes a stronger product for the same application (CLR was recommended by the sink manufacturer) or if there are other ways I could be using it. I tried a 50/50 water mix, letting it sit for 2 minutes as the bottle recommended, and then tried pure CLR for the same period. Neither worked...