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descaler

A descaler is a chemical product designed to remove mineral scale—primarily calcium and magnesium deposits—that accumulate on heat-transfer surfaces and inside water-using devices. It works by dissolving or chelating hardness minerals, restoring efficiency and flow. Descalers are available as liquids, powders, or tablets for domestic and industrial use.

Common applications include household appliances such as electric kettles, coffee makers, espresso machines, washing machines, and

Most descalers rely on acids such as citric acid, phosphoric acid, sulfamic acid, or acetic acid to

Safety and handling: wear gloves and eye protection; do not mix with chlorine bleach or other cleaners;

dishwashers,
as
well
as
water
heaters,
boilers,
cooling
coils,
and
heat
exchangers
in
industrial
equipment.
In
homes,
the
descaler
is
circulated
or
soaked
through
the
appliance
following
the
manufacturer’s
instructions,
then
thoroughly
rinsed.
dissolve
mineral
deposits;
some
employ
chelating
agents
that
bind
calcium
and
magnesium
ions.
The
choice
depends
on
material
compatibility,
environmental
considerations,
and
the
severity
of
scaling.
Some
products
are
labeled
as
eco-friendly
and
use
organic
acids,
while
others
are
stronger
inorganic
acids
for
heavy
scale.
avoid
contact
with
aluminum
and
certain
metals
that
may
corrode.
Rinse
thoroughly
after
treatment.
Spent
solutions
can
be
hazardous;
dispose
of
them
according
to
local
regulations
or
neutralize
before
disposal.
Regular
descaling
can
extend
equipment
life
and
maintain
energy
efficiency.