Descaling agent

Glass surfaces may also exhibit scaling stains, as can many ceramic surfaces present in bathrooms and kitchen, and descaling agents can be used safely to remove those stains without affecting the substrate since both ceramics and glass are unreactive to most acids.

[3] Strongly acidic descaling agents are usually corrosive to the eyes and skin and can also attack and degrade clothing fibres, so appropriate protection such as rubber gloves and plastic aprons should be used in cleaning operations.

If this problem occurs the device's safety valves, probes, and pressure sensors may not be cleared of limescale.

The speed of the descaling action depends on the concentration and acidity or pH of the solution provided.

These additives reduce the corrosion on the metals and cut through and loosen these other materials mixed with the scale for faster and more thorough cleaning.

Limescale build-up inside a pipe reduces both liquid flow and thermal conduction from the pipe, so will reduce thermal efficiency when used as a heat exchanger .