CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

Need to tackle tough calcium and limescale deposits as well as surface rust stains?

  • Large sizes perfect for big tasks at home or on the job
  • Comes with tap for efficiency and convenience
  • CLR is a powerful solution that removes Calcium & Limescale buildup, Rust, Salt, Mineral Deposits, Oxidation, Algae, Fibreglass/Gel coat yellowing and Soap Scum
  • Industrial Strength formulation yet versatile, suitable for a range of surfaces and usages
  • CLR is Non-Toxic and Non-Abrasive, safe to use on delicate surfaces.
  • Safe for user, CLR is made from lactic acid derived from plants
  • EPA Certified Safer Choice
  • Antibacterial, Kills 99.9% of Germs
  • Biodegradable
  • No Phosphates, Bleach or Ammonia
  • CLR is a concentrate, not only providing value for money, but also allows users to dilute the solution according to their needs
Lactic AcidA natural acid that helps break down rust and mineral buildup.
Gluconic AcidAnother acid that works with lactic acid to dissolve calcium and lime.

CLR® Calcium Lime Rust Remover quickly dissolves calcium, lime and rust deposits from common household surfaces.

Suitable Surfaces

  • Glass and shower screens

  • Tiles and grout

  • Chrome and stainless steel

  • Porcelain and ceramic

  • Sinks, taps and fixtures

  • Coffee machines and kettles (descaling)

Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first.


General Cleaning Instructions

  1. Apply CLR® directly to the affected surface or onto a damp cloth or sponge.

  2. Allow to sit for 1–2 minutes (do not let the product dry).

  3. Gently wipe or scrub to loosen deposits.

  4. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

  5. Repeat if necessary for heavy build-up.


For Tough Build-Up

  • Leave product on the surface for up to 5 minutes.

  • Use a non-abrasive pad or brush.

  • Rinse well and wipe dry.


Descaling Coffee Machines & Kettles

  1. Mix 1 part CLR® to 2 parts water.

  2. Run solution through the machine or boil in kettle.

  3. Rinse thoroughly by running clean water through at least twice before use.


Important Safety Information

  • Do not use on natural stone (marble, limestone, travertine), terrazzo, coloured grout, aluminium, brass, copper, or damaged surfaces.

  • Avoid prolonged contact on metal surfaces.

  • Do not mix with bleach or other cleaners.

  • Wear gloves and ensure good ventilation.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

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CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

Disclaimer: Always check whether CLR is suitable on the material of the item you are trying to clean. Test first in a small inconspicuous spot before applying to a greater area.

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Safer Choice

Finding cleaning and other products that are safer for you, your family, and the environment should be easy — that’s why the U.S. EPA developed a Safer Choice label. We all play a role in protecting our families’ health and the environment. Products with the Safer Choice label help consumers and commercial buyers identify products with safer chemical ingredients, without sacrificing quality or performance.

CLR and CLR Bathroom and Kitchen all wear the Safer Choice label to communicate that the product’s formula contain ingredients with more positive human health and environmental characteristics than conventional products of the same type. They are also biodegradable.

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CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

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Store Locator. Please note, some stores may not stock CLR. Please contact the store to confirm.

Where to Buy CLR in Australia

CLR® cleaning solutions are trusted by homeowners and professionals alike for tackling tough calcium, limescale, rust and grime that ordinary cleaners can’t. You don’t need to search far — CLR is stocked by major retailers right across Australia, making it easy to pick up the right product when and where you need it.

Whether you prefer shopping in-store or online, you can find CLR products on the shelves at:

  • Major supermarkets such as Coles, Woolworths & IGA.
  • Hardware and outdoor stores like Bunnings and Mitre 10, Home Hardware & BCF.

CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

is Suitable For

Selected Showerheads
Enamel
Polished Cement (Non Coloured)
Selected Coffee Machines
Selected Nipple Drinkers
Selected Gutters
Fish Tanks
Selected Humidifiers 
Slow Moving Drains (PVC)
Drinking Glasses, Bowls & Pet Bowls 
Selected Water Jackets
Polypropylene Materials
Selected HVAC
Cistern Tanks
Selected Shower Screens
Selected Bath Tubs 
Ceramic
Concrete (Non Coloured)
Selected Sprinklers
Selected Caravans 
Glass (non tinted or glazed)
Selected Kettles
Stainless Steel
Selected Irrigation Systems Rendered Surfaces (Uncoloured)
Perspex
Selected Heat Exchangers 
Washing Machines 
Selected Pool Fences
Solid Chrome
Glazed Enamel 
Selected Taps
Vinyl Sidings 
Graphite
Selected Laminated Surfaces
Porcelain
Selected Windows
Raw Iron 
Selected Hot Water Pipes
Fine China
Air-Conditioning (with Cardboard Discs)
Selected Sinks
Selected Toilet Bowls 
Non Coloured Fired Bricks
Bike Chains
Non Drawer Dishwasher
Selected Tools
Fibreglass
White Grout
Paver Stones (Non Coloured)
Selected Pots and Pans 
Selected Wall Pumps
Polyethylene Materials 
PVC
Fired Clay
Acrylic
Selcted Appliances

CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

is Suitable For

Selected Appliances
Selected Auto Parts/Underbodies
Selected Backsplashes
Barbeque Grills
Bike Chains
Non Coloured Fired Bricks
Selected Cabinets
Cast Iron
Ceramic
Solid Chrome
Concrete (Non Coloured)
Selected Counters and Surface Prep Tables
Deep Fryers
Dip Tanks
Selected Driveways
Engines
Selected Footpath/Sidewalks
Selected Garage Floors/Factory Floors/Floors
Glass (non tinted or glazed)
Motors and Machinery
Selected Outdoor Cooking Equipment
Selected Oven Racks
Ovens
Porcelain
Sealed Sandstone
Selected Sinks
Slate
Smokers
Stainless Steel
Steel
Stone Floors
Selected Stovetops/Cook tops
Terrazzo
Terracotta
Selected Venthoods/Rangehoods
Trash Receptables
Selected Walls

CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

is Not Suitable For

Natural Stone or Marble
Terrazzo
Coloured Grout
Painted, Coated, Sealed or Metallic Glazed Surfaces
Food Grade or Soft Plastics
Laminates
Formica
Slate
Titanium
Two Drawer Dishwasher
Nespresso Coffee Machines
Coffee Machines that permanently hold Water
Wallpaper
Carpet
Kettles with Exposed Electrical Parts
Cast Iron
Clothing
Swimming Pools
Selected Water Heaters
Pool Tiles
Coloured Surfaces
Corian
Aluminium
Galvanised Metal
Nickel
Oil Rubbed Bronze
Brass
Copper
Steam Irons
Leaded Crystals
Refinished Tubs
Damaged of Cracked Surfaces
Old Sinks, Tubs & Tiles
Wood
Rubber
Zincalume
Zinc
Vinyl
Tin
Terracotta
Synthetic grounds (i.e. tennis court)
Solar Panels
Silver/Silver Plated
Shells
Sandstone
Silicone
Sail (Boat)
Pottery Surfaces
Porous Materials
Polybutylene
Platinum
Pewter
Pebblecrete
Ovens
Nylon
Mould and Mildew
Mortar
Marble or Synthetic Marble
Linoleum (lino)
Limestone
Lead
Iron (metal)
Ice Makers/Machines
Hot Water Urn
Granite
Oil & Fats
Double Glazed Windows
Crystal Decanter
Crystal
CPAP Machine
Countertop Water Dispenser
Cork
Colourbond
Clay
Cast Metal
Cars
Car Batteries
Canvas
Bronze
Bluestone
Batteries
Basalt
Mirrors

CLR Calcium Limescale & Rust Remover – 20L

is NOT Suitable For

Aluminium
Alloy
Asphalt
Bitumen
Brass
Bronze
Carpet
Cement
Copper
Fabric
Fibreglass
Granite
Lead
Marble or Synthetic Marble
Painted, Coated, Sealed or Metallic Glazed Surfaces
Plastics
PVC
Plumbing and Pipes
Wood
Colourbond
Tin
Vinyl
Dishwashers
Washing Machines
Waxy/Oily Surfaces
Zinc