Definitions
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- noun A white,
chalky deposit ofcalcium carbonate found inkettles ,washing machines etc., especially in ahard water area.
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Examples
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Although Which? found that using Calgon did reduce the build-up of limescale in the machine, the small layer that built up when not being used was insufficient to affect the running of the machine or suggest future failure.
'Washing machines live just as long without Calgon' – Which? 2011
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This sum could pay for a brand new washing machine; and you'd expect to get plenty of change if you paid for a service, including removal of limescale.
'Washing machines live just as long without Calgon' – Which? 2011
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Mr. Becht said there are further growth gains to be made for its 'powerbrands', including Calgon limescale tabs and Vanish stain remover.
Reckitt: No U.S. Recovery Yet Simon Zekaria 2011
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The company will shift capital to developing economies, intensify its focus on higher-margin health and hygiene products and step up investment in its top brands like Nurofen pain-relief medicine, Calgon limescale tabs and Vanish stain remover.
Reckitt to Realign for Growth Simon Zekaria 2012
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Which? said: Using Calgon in every wash, the average person would spend £295 over the course of six to eight years – the time our expert believes it would take before a normal machine in an area with particularly hard water would require attention as a result of limescale build-up.
'Washing machines live just as long without Calgon' – Which? 2011
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The manufacturers of Calgon, which has a retail recommended price of £8.27 for 15 tablets, says it contains polycarboxylates to soften hard water, preventing limescale from forming, thereby stopping the impairment of the washing machine's performance and reducing the risk of it breaking down.
'Washing machines live just as long without Calgon' – Which? 2011
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Since putting high-powered magnets on all the water inlets in my house, there's been a noticeable difference in the amount of limescale buildup in my kitchen appliances & bathrooms. bradltaylor
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OUST I was assured would remove 20% more limescale which was annoying because I was hoping for a 100% success rate at the first attempt.
Bottoming the house 2007
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OUST I was assured would remove 20% more limescale which was annoying because I was hoping for a 100% success rate at the first attempt.
Bottoming the house 2007
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OUST I was assured would remove 20% more limescale which was annoying because I was hoping for a 100% success rate at the first attempt.
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