Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: Cleaning terra cotta pots |
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I have some large terra cotta pots that have a white film on them. I've tried several cleaners but as soon as the pots dry out the stains re-appear. Does anyone have a secret they could share with me?
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toni
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Frank
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Netty I believe this is a calcium deposit and because it's alkaline a vinegar solution should help in removing it (acidic). Maybe get a wire brush to them 
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Netty
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys! I'll try it and let you know!
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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I think the wire brush works best!!!
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CritterPainter
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:29 am Post subject: |
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I look forward to hearing your results too, I had always assumed it couldn't be removed ( my teacher in college said so, but I've found them to be wrong every once in awhile!)
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Gizmo
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| Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Frank I was also told Vinegar. I wouldn't use cleaners because some pots will not rinse all of the chemicals out (in the grain were u cant see it) and  hurt your plants.
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