Limescale - Limestone
Limescale - Limestone
Professional advice and the right Lithofin products for your limestone
HighLimescale (calcium carbonate deposits) forms when hard water evaporates and leaves behind dissolved minerals. It appears as white, grey, or yellow hard crusty deposits, particularly around taps, shower heads, on glass panels, and on stone surfaces in wet areas. Limescale is extremely hard (similar hardness to marble itself) and bonds firmly to surfaces.
Recommended products
Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover or Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY diluted
View productLithofin MN Power-Clean
View productStep-by-step instructions
Acid-resistant stone (granite, slate, basalt): Lithofin KF Cement Residue Remover or Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY diluted 1:5. Acid-sensitive stone (marble, limestone): Lithofin MN Power-Clean (alkaline) with mechanical assistance - plastic scraper for thick deposits. Prevention is key on marble.
Expert tips
- NEVER use acid-based limescale removers on marble, limestone, or travertine
- Even 'mild' bathroom acids can permanently etch calcareous stone
- On acid-sensitive stone, use only mechanical removal or specialised products
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