How to Remove Etched Water Spots From Windows

Remove the hard water spots from your windows.

Water with excessive amount of minerals is known as hard water. When hard water gets on glass, it leaves deposits. Over time, these deposits etch the glass, making them difficult to remove. Standard glass cleaner is good for cutting through grease, but it's not designed to remove etched hard water spots. One way to prevent this from happening is to dry your windows after they get wet. If it's too late for prevention, you can remove the hard water spots already there.

Things You'll Need

• Glass restorer polish
• Polishing pad
• Microfiber towel
• Distilled white vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Fine synthetic steel wool pad

Instructions

Automobile Windows

1. Park your car in a shaded area, such as a garage, or under a large tent.

2. Apply a small amount of glass restorer polish to a polishing pad.

3. Rub the polishing pad over the hard water spots, without applying too much pressure to the glass. Continue to apply the polish until it begins to dry.

4. Buff the polish with a microfiber towel, and wipe away remaining residue. Repeat the process until you have removed the etched spots from the glass.

Home Windows

1. Fill a spray bottle with two parts distilled white vinegar and one part water.

2. Spray the hard water spots with the solution and let sit for several minutes.

3. Scrub the spots with a fine synthetic steel wool brush.

4. Rinse any remaining residue away and dry your window.

References

• Free Window Cleaning Tips.com: Hard Water Stains
• Auto Geek: Glass Cleaning Facts & Tips
• Improving Your World: Getting Hard Water Spots Off Windows