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Generally the best thing is air. If you can inject air into your tank or directly into the Plumbing, it will knock a lot of the collected minerals off the pipes. Be sure to run the water off from an outdoor faucet or bath tub where it won't plug all your aerators.

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Q: Can you clean out old water pipes of mineral deposit?
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