Dave Sheehy wrote:
V_coerulea ) wrote:
: Any acid will dissolve most of the water-insoluble salts on the
pots.

I don't know how true this is but I have heard that lemon juice is a
good
acid to use since citric acid is also a chelator. It chelates the
Calcium
keeping it in solution thereby preventing it from re-precipitating,
making
it easier to wash away.

Dave

Vinegar is far cheaper than citric acid and much safer than
hydrochloric acid.

The smell isn't an issue if you rinse the pots and let dry them
outdoors.




J. Del Col