Combating South Dublin's 280+ mg/l Hard Water Limescale
Homes across South Dublin—from Rathfarnham and Terenure to Dún Laoghaire—receive mains water with exceptionally high mineral hardness, often exceeding 280 mg/l of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Each time a shower runs, this mineral water evaporates, leaving calcified mineral crusts that lock in soap scum and black mould along silicone and tile grout lines.
Household bleach only bleaches the mould temporarily without dissolving the underlying rock-hard calcium crystals. GeneralCleaning.ie uses calibrated sulfamic and citric acid chelating detergents combined with high-pressure rotary scrubbers to safely dissolve calcium deposits, restoring glazed tiles and glass screens to showroom transparency.
Stone & Grout Surfaces We Restore
- Porcelain & Ceramic Kitchen Tiles: Rotary machine scrubbing with deep emulsifiers lifting ingrained cooking greases from textured floor tiles.
- Bathroom Wall Grout: Oxygenated grout-brightening treatments that lift embedded black mildew and yellow soap scum.
- Glass Shower Enclosures: Acid chelation breaking down thick cloudy mineral scaling without scratching glass coatings.
- Natural Limestone & Travertine: pH-neutral non-acid cleaning protocols preserving soft calcium-based stone surfaces.
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€180
Estimated Time: 4 - 5 Hours • 2-Person Trained Crew
- All Eco-Friendly Chemicals Included
- Industrial Dual-Vacuum Equipment
- Full €6.5M Public Liability Insurance
- Garda-Vetted Professional Cleaners
| District / Eircode | Key Neighborhoods Served | Standard Response Window | Keyholder Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin 14 & 16 | Rathfarnham, Ballyboden, Dundrum, Ballinteer, Churchtown, Knocklyon | Same Day / 24 Hours | Guaranteed |
| Dublin 6 & 6W | Terenure, Rathgar, Ranelagh, Dartry, Templeogue, Harold's Cross | 24 Hours | Guaranteed |
| Dublin 18 & South Co. | Sandyford, Stepaside, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Leopardstown, Carrickmines | 24 Hours | Guaranteed |
| South Coast (A94 / A96) | Blackrock, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney, Glenageary | 24 - 48 Hours | Guaranteed |
| Dublin 2 & 4 | Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Grand Canal Dock, Ranelagh | 24 Hours | Guaranteed |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We use buffered sulfamic acid formulas specifically designed to dissolve calcium without corroding chrome, brass, or stainless steel fittings.
We treat mould with fungicidal solutions, but if mould has penetrated deep behind old silicone, we can trim and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone.
Yes, upon request we apply penetrating fluoropolymer grout sealers that repel future water and grease ingress for up to 12 months.
"Brian and his crew did an end-of-tenancy clean on our 3-bed home in Rathfarnham before the new tenants moved in. The ovens looked like new, the bathroom lime was 100% eliminated, and the landlord signed off our deposit immediately. Exceptional family work!"
"We hired GeneralCleaning.ie for a pre-sale open house clean in Terenure. They arrived on time, worked tirelessly for 6 hours, detailed every window sill, skirtings, and carpets. The estate agent commented on how fresh the house felt. Sold well over asking price!"
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Family Heritage Since 1993
Over 40 Years Dublin ServiceBrian and Peter O'Shea ensure every home is cleaned to perfection. Directly managed, fully insured (€6.5M), and completely reliable.
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