Natural Based Scale & Scum Remover
Tough on Build-Up. Simple to Use.
Culleoka’s Natural Based Scale & Scum Remover is formulated to tackle soap scum, hard-water deposits, mineral buildup, scale, and stains associated with mineral deposits on compatible hard surfaces throughout your home, workplace, and commercial facility.
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Quick Facts
Best For: Soap scum, hard-water deposits, scale, and mineral buildup
Application: Use full strength or dilute depending on the cleaning task
Key Ingredients: Citric Acid and Glycolic Acid
Primary Benefit: Helps break down stubborn mineral deposits and soap scum for easier removal
Ideal For: Bathrooms, kitchens, water fixtures, and commercial facilities
Available Size: 1 Pint
Why Scale & Scum Remover?
Hard water and everyday use can leave behind calcium, mineral deposits, soap scum, and other stubborn buildup that ordinary everyday cleaners may have difficulty removing.
Culleoka’s Natural Based Scale & Scum Remover combines citric and glycolic acids to help break down this buildup so it can be scrubbed or rinsed away more easily.
It is designed for those cleaning jobs where a specialized product is a better choice than your everyday multi-surface cleaner.
Where Can I Use It?
Bathrooms
Great for tackling buildup on compatible surfaces such as:
- Shower doors
- Bathtubs
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Faucets
- Tile
- Grout
- Chrome fixtures
Always test specialty surfaces and finishes in an inconspicuous area first.
Kitchens
Useful for compatible surfaces and applications such as:
- Sinks
- Faucets
- Coffee makers
- Stainless steel
- Water fixtures
Always follow appliance and surface-manufacturer care instructions.
Commercial Facilities
Useful for mineral and soap-scum buildup in areas such as:
- Restrooms
- Break rooms
- Drinking fountains
- Locker rooms
- Kitchens
- Other water-fixture areas
Application Guide
Soap Scum
Application: Use directly on affected area
Dwell Time: 2–5 minutes
Method: Wipe or scrub, then rinse thoroughly
Hard-Water & Mineral Deposits
Application: Apply directly to affected area
Dwell Time: Up to approximately 10 minutes
Method: Scrub as needed, then rinse thoroughly
Tile & Grout
Application: Apply directly to affected area
Dwell Time: 2–5 minutes
Method: Agitate with an appropriate brush and rinse thoroughly
Coffee Makers
Product: 2 oz.
Water: Fill remaining reservoir with water
Method: Run a cleaning cycle, then rinse thoroughly with fresh water before use
General Dilution
The concentrated formula may be used full strength or diluted up to 1:25, depending on the application, surface, and severity of the buildup.
How to Use
Soap Scum
- Spray directly onto the affected area.
- Allow the product to dwell for 2–5 minutes.
- Wipe or scrub firmly using an appropriate sponge or cleaning pad.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Repeat if necessary.
Hard-Water Deposits
- Apply directly to the mineral buildup.
- Allow the product to dwell for approximately 10 minutes.
- Scrub the affected area as needed.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Repeat stubborn areas if necessary.
Allowing adequate dwell time can make stubborn mineral deposits easier to remove.
Tile & Grout
- Apply directly to the affected tile or grout.
- Allow approximately 2–5 minutes of dwell time.
- Agitate with an appropriate grout or cleaning brush.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Repeat if necessary.
Always test specialty tile and grout surfaces before treating a larger area.
Coffee Makers
- Add 2 oz. of Scale & Scum Remover to the coffee maker reservoir.
- Fill the remaining reservoir with water.
- Run a cleaning cycle.
- Rinse thoroughly with fresh water before using the coffee maker again.
Follow the coffee maker manufacturer’s cleaning and care instructions.
Stainless Steel & Fixtures
Apply the product to the affected area or a clean microfiber cloth.
Wipe the surface evenly to address compatible mineral or hard-water buildup, then rinse thoroughly and dry.
Always test specialty finishes in an inconspicuous area first.
Tips for Best Results
- Give the product adequate dwell time before scrubbing.
- Heavier mineral buildup may require repeated applications.
- Do not allow the product to dry on the surface before rinsing.
- Rinse treated surfaces thoroughly with clean water.
- Test specialty surfaces and finishes in an inconspicuous area first.
- Follow manufacturer care instructions for appliances, fixtures, and specialty surfaces.
- Use an appropriate non-abrasive cleaning tool when working with surfaces that can scratch.
- Use Scale & Scum Remover by itself and rinse thoroughly before using another cleaning product.
Important Surface Notes
Scale & Scum Remover contains acids designed to break down mineral buildup.
Because surface materials and finishes vary, always check the manufacturer’s care instructions and test the product in an inconspicuous area before treating a larger surface.
Because Scale & Scum Remover contains acids, it may not be appropriate for certain natural stone surfaces. Always follow the stone manufacturer’s care recommendations and test in an inconspicuous area before use.
Use particular care with specialty metals, delicate finishes, and other acid-sensitive surfaces.
When in doubt, test first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scale & Scum Remover remove?
It is designed to help tackle:
- Soap scum
- Hard-water deposits
- Mineral buildup
- Scale
- Calcium deposits
- Stains associated with mineral buildup
What causes hard-water buildup?
Hard water contains dissolved minerals that can remain behind on surfaces as water evaporates.
Over time, these deposits can create visible spots, scale, and stubborn buildup around showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, and other water fixtures.
Can I use it on glass shower doors?
It can be used to help remove hard-water deposits and soap scum from compatible glass shower doors.
Always test first, follow the manufacturer’s care recommendations, and rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Can I use it on natural stone?
Because Scale & Scum Remover contains acids, it may not be appropriate for certain natural stone surfaces.
Follow the stone manufacturer’s care recommendations and test in an inconspicuous area before use.
Do I need to scrub immediately?
No.
Allowing the product adequate dwell time gives it an opportunity to work on the mineral buildup before you scrub.
For soap scum, allow approximately 2–5 minutes.
For heavier hard-water deposits, allow up to approximately 10 minutes before scrubbing and rinsing.
Can I dilute it?
Yes.
The concentrated formula may be used full strength or diluted up to 1:25, depending on the application, surface, and severity of the buildup.
Can I use it with other cleaners?
For best results, use Scale & Scum Remover by itself.
Rinse the treated surface thoroughly with clean water before applying another cleaning product.
How often should I use it?
Use as needed based on the amount of mineral and soap-scum buildup in your space.
Routine cleaning can help prevent deposits from becoming more difficult to remove.
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