--- product_id: 269825512 title: "4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (16 oz. Bottle)" brand: "nu-calgon" price: "AR$94038" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Nu Calgon" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/269825512-4287-34-nickel-safe-ice-machine-cleaner-16-oz-bottle store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Safe for nickel/tin-plated ice machines Food-grade citric/phosphoric acid formula Corrosion-resistant & USDA authorized 4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (16 oz. Bottle) **Brand:** nu-calgon **Price:** AR$94038 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧊 Keep your ice crystal clear and your machine flawless—because scale is so last season! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (16 oz. Bottle) by nu-calgon - **How much does it cost?** AR$94038 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/269825512-4287-34-nickel-safe-ice-machine-cleaner-16-oz-bottle) ## Best For - nu-calgon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nu-calgon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Corrosion-Resistant Packaging:** Keeps the cleaner pure and potent, ensuring maximum effectiveness every time. - • **Versatile Machine Compatibility:** Perfect for cubers, flakers, drum & tube ice machines—one cleaner for all your ice needs. - • **USDA-Approved Food-Grade Cleaner:** Certified safe for use in federally inspected meat & poultry facilities—clean with confidence. - • **Industry-First Nickel-Safe Formula:** Protect your investment with the original nickel-safe descaler trusted by pros. - • **Long Shelf Life, Ready When You Are:** Indefinite shelf stability means no rush—always have it on hand for emergency scale removal. ## Overview The Nu-Calgon 4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner is a 16 oz. USDA-approved, food-grade descaler formulated with citric and phosphoric acids. Designed specifically for nickel- and tin-plated ice machines, it effectively dissolves lime scale buildup in cubers, flakers, and drum/tube machines without damaging sensitive components. Its corrosion-resistant packaging and indefinite shelf life make it a reliable, professional-grade solution trusted across the HVAC/R and food service industries. ## Description The Nu-Calgon 4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner is a specially formulated citric/phosphoric food-grade product for removing scale deposits from ice makers having nickel-plated or tin-plated evaporators. It is acceptable for use in machines made by Manitowoc and other manufacturers using nickel. In fact, it was the industry’s first nickel-safe product, introduced in collaboration with Manitowoc. Usage rate should be in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or 16 fluid ounces with three gallons of system water. The number one category of problems troubling an ice machine are water-related, and the most frequently is lime scale. As the water is frozen into ice during an ice maker’s cycle, the naturally occurring dissolved minerals in the water, some of which can combine to form lime scale, remain behind in the unfrozen recirculating ice water simply because water tries to freeze in its pure state. As the cycle continues and more water is made into ice, the minerals over concentrate and eventually precipitate as a lime scale deposit. As the scale begins to form, it creates a physical obstruction that results in: plugged distribution holes, restricted water flow and eventually the ice maker will hang-up or jam. Ice harvest is reduced and eventually the machine will shut down, requiring service. This sequence of events can affect both cubers and flakers. Some believe that flakers are free of scale problems since all of the water is made into ice. Not true. Flakers can scale-up as well, jamming the auger and eventually resulting in a broken belt or drive mechanism. Once the machine is scaled up, it must be cleaned, requiring the use of an acid so that the scale can be dissolved. Obviously, the acid must be effective in order to dissolve the scale but it must also be food grade and equipment-safe. THE NU-CALGON 4287-34 NICKEL-SAFE ICE MACHINE CLEANER IS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL REGULATIONS AND PROPER SERVICE PRACTICES. PLEASE SEE PRODUCT LABEL OR CONTACT NU-CALGON DIRECTLY FOR USE INSTRUCTION. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO UTILIZE THE APPROPRIETE PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) DURING APPLICATION. Review: It cleaned well. - It did the job. Review: Best ice machine cleaner on the planet! - I love this ice machine cleaner! Tried other brands but have always gone back to this product, nothing compares, this is by far the best! Fast shipping, thank you! ## Features - The genuine Nu-Calgon 4287-34 is a 16 oz. Bottle of Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner and is considered a descaler for nickel-plated or tin-plated ice machines. - Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner is food-grade and authorized by the USDA for use in federally inspected meat and poultry establishments. - The Nu-Calgon 4287-34 has an indefinite shelf life and should be stored in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. - Nu-Calgon Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner is effective on cubers, flakers, and drum and tube machines. - Nu-Calgon, the brand you trust, provides quality chemicals and specialty products for professional use only in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating markets. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08K3H7HY4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #48,497 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #4,482 in Household Cleaning | | Brand | Nu-Calgon | | Brand Name | Nu-Calgon | | Capacity | 16 ounces | | Cleaning Agent Formulation | Acid, Descaler | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 184 Reviews | | Included Components | Single Nu-Calgon 4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (16 oz. Bottle) | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner | | Item Volume | 16 fluid ounces | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Nu-Calgon | | Material Feature | Corrosion Resistant | | Material Features | Corrosion Resistant | | Model Number | 4287-34 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 4287-34 | | Scent | Lemon | | Size | 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Corrosion Resistant | | Special Ingredients | citric/phosphoric food-grade formulation | | Specific Uses For Product | Food Grade Ice Machine Cleaner, HVAC/R Service | | Surface Recommendation | nickel-plated or tin-plated evaporators, ice makers, cubers, flakers, drum and tube machines | | UPC | 681001428705 | | Unit Count | 16 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nu-Calgon - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Material Feature:** Corrosion Resistant - **Scent:** Lemon - **Specific Uses For Product:** Food Grade Ice Machine Cleaner, HVAC/R Service ## Images ![4287-34 Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner (16 oz. Bottle) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wBuFmqGyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It cleaned well. *by J***E on August 16, 2026* It did the job. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best ice machine cleaner on the planet! *by R***N on July 22, 2026* I love this ice machine cleaner! Tried other brands but have always gone back to this product, nothing compares, this is by far the best! Fast shipping, thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This stuff works VERY well! *by C***S on November 1, 2025* I purchased a used commercial ice machine out of a local restaurant that was working, but making ice really slow, which is why they replaced it. I wanted it for my lake house since we are 20 minutes each direction to purchase ice and I wanted a machine large enough to fill ice chests for the boat. I removed the top cover and hand cleaned everything in the reservoir first and then poured ice machine cleaner and water direct into the reservoir since I didn't have a line hooked up and ran two loads of this stuff through it. Suffices to say, I'm a bit concerned about what is in the ice I get at restaurants because of the nastiness this stuff cleaned out of there. The first load was disturbing. The second was nearly totally clear. I then followed up with a diluted dose of bleach and water and then three loads of straight water. That machine is making crystal clear ice and making it fast now. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nu-Calgon 4287-34 (16 oz. 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