Atomic Descaling Powder, Tub Cleaner/Drum Cleaner for Top Load & Front Load Washing Machine (Pack of 2, 150gm Each)

It's very useful product.

It is an efficient washing machine cleaner, but please dont expect a miracle after the first use,, I had to use both packets though (2x150gm) because in the first cleaning cycle of 120minutes I did not get the desired results. After the hot water (60°C) first cleaning cycle dirt/grime/scaling residue was still visible in the tub of the W/M. Even after TWO plain water rinses the residue was not getting cleaned. The 2nd cleaning cycle I used only half the level of water than first (to make a more concentrated mix) and heated water to 75°C approx. Got much better results thereafter. Bottomline I had to use 300gm of cleaner, TWO tub cleaning cycles and heated water to get desired outcome. So it would be better to make a more concentrated solution than what the label says.

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Why does our washing machine drum shine? ● Drums are generally made of stainless steel but to make it more lustrous, manufacturers coat it with Chromium finish through electroplating mechanism. ● This is the same chromium finish which causes the washroom faucets look more appealing & shiny.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Review: "It does more harm than good" - ● Yes, the powder removes all the limescale off the drum, gradually or instantly both. ● No doubt, the drum will start to look more shiny because the limescale has been removed.But there is a big catch too - ● This powder will corrode the chromium finish of the drum. (to know more, please google, "Metal corrosion due to acid") ● → That means over time & very soon, your drum will start to loose its shininess and it will start to look quite dull. You try everything in the world (except industrial electroplating) you won't get back that shininess again, ever. ● You buy this powder to clean your drum (expecting the drum to become as it was before) but each use of this powder will make your drum look even worse. To inspect in the initial days, you need to look closely, though, with frequent usages, it will come out in your eyes by itself.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attached image. ● To illustrate it better, I made a water-based (TDS 20) solution of little of this powder and sprinkled it over a small area of a washroom wall-mixer faucet, the attached image, you can see those white spots. As indicated, you need to trust me on the fact that those spots are not at all the water spots which the water could have left when dried. Those spots are actually corroded-chromium finish. The damaging of the chromium finish due to acids begins like this. ● In the past, I've borne several losses & frustration (once your chromium-faucets are corroded, they can't be restored) hence it urged me to share this incident with you so that I can help you avoid such mistakes & prevent such losses.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A little chemistry that you already know - ● Limescale is highly alkaline & to remove it safely, we need to use a mild acid material (to prevent the corrosion of the metal). ● This powder is also an "Acid" form. ● To test this fact, please perform a very simple Turmeric based water solution test. Dissolve a little of this powder in the turmeric solution. If the solution changes its color to reddish, that indicates that the powder is an Acid. You can cross verify its tendency to change the color by performing the test with lemon/vinegar into turmeric solution too.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hope this was helpful. Wish you a happy buying !Thanks.

Not sure why but when used, it did not remove any dirt, the drained water was caught in bucket to see if it really removes any dirt but the water was clear and only little foam was seen. There is no dirt color or something in the drain, making me doubt if it really works or it may be just a hoax.