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Calcium build up removal????? Our water has a lot of calcium. Lately, my dishes are not getting cleaned and it appears there is a lot of calcium built up. What is the best way to remove it?

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Add dishwasher salt if you live in a hard-water area to prevent calcium build up, and try adding a litre of pure lemon juice to remove the initial crusting, as the calcium is highly alkaline, and the lemon juice, being acidic, neutralises it.

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