Here’s what to know. Muriatic acid is a slightly weaker form of hydrochloric acid that’s still caustic enough to burn your skin and clothing, and corrode some types of metals and plastics.

Muriatic acid, a diluted form of hydrochloric acid, can effectively dissolve clogs caused by organic matter, mineral deposits ...

Several weeks ago I answered a letter in this column concerning removing hard water scale build up in plumbing supply pipes using muriatic acid and potassium permanganate. I discouraged the ...

Question: I have been told that if you add muriatic acid diluted in a bucket of water around the perimeter of a pool, it will lower alkalinity and pH. However, if you add diluted muriatic acid to ...

If the mortar is just a touch too dark and you want to lighten it up a wee bit then start with a 10 percent solution of muriatic acid. Apply the solution to the mortar joints only using a small ...

Both were checked out for any exposure to the muriatic acid and found to be fine. Muriatic acid is a diluted form of hydrochloric acid. It is used in swimming pools to adjust pH levels.

When you think of muriatic acid, what comes to mind? The fumes? The possibility of getting burned? Those issues are real. Customers that want to purchase muriatic acid to use in the toilet should ...