How to Get Lime Deposits Off of Clay Pots

Lime deposits appear on clay pots from water or soil residue. The deposits look chalky white. While they do not harm the plants, the deposits cause the pot to look dirty and dingy. Use vinegar to remove the lime safely. Vinegar won't harm the surface of the pot, nor will it hurt any plants after it dries. For smaller messes, spot cleaning is more practical. Soak the pots to remove large patches of lime deposits.

Empty spray bottle
White distilled vinegar
Wire brush
Mop bucket
Running water

Instructions

Spot Treatment
- 1
  
  Any size of spray bottle will work.
  
  Fill the spray bottle with white distilled vinegar.
- 2
  Spray the white distilled vinegar on the lime deposits on the clay pot.
- 3
  Scrub the deposits with the wire brush. Scrub inside any designs or etchings.
- 4
  Rinse with water.
- 5
  Place outside to dry.
Soaking
- 6
  
  Use a bucket that has enough room for the pot. The pot shouldn't scrape against the sides.
  
  Fill a mop bucket 1/3 full of white distilled vinegar. Add water until the bucket is 2/3 full of liquid.
- 7
  Place the pot inside the bucket. Let the pot soak for two to three hours.
- 8
  Remove the pot from the mop bucket. Scrub off any stuck-on deposits.
- 9
  
  A garden hose works well for rinsing, but you can use a sink.
  
  Rinse with running water.
- 10
  Set outside to dry.

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