How to Remove Hard Water Deposits
Hard water deposits form when tap water evaporates and leaves behind minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Remove excess dirt, grime or mildew from the area requiring cleaning.
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Apply an acid cleaner, such as one containing phosphoric acid, to affected areas. Specifically, use a vitreous enamel cleaner on enameled surfaces or a cream cleaner on acrylic surfaces.
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Consider an alternative: Try wiping the area with liberal amounts of white vinegar. Leave the area for 30 minutes and allow the chemicals to break down the hardened mineral deposits.
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Rinse the chemically treated area thoroughly.
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Reapply the cleaner for a longer period of time if deposits are extreme and don't respond to an initial treatment, then scrub with a razor blade or steel wool.
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Tips & Warnings
Most tile and tub cleaners contain 4 to 6 percent phosphoric acid; check the label to be sure.
Before using a razor blade or steel wool, scrub an inconspicuous spot to test the surface for scratching.
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Comments
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agglisht
Oct 03, 2008
I have tried everything over the counter to get rid of my hard water stains from the tile in my bathroom. I never thought of using vinager. It works great!!!! -
agglisht
Oct 03, 2008
I have tried everything over the counter to get rid of my hard water stains from the tile in my bathroom. I never thought of using vinager. It works great!!!!
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SarahStovall
Jun 17, 2007
Oven cleaner I swear by it, leave on for a couple of hours, then scrub with steel wool, be carefull as the chemical can burn your skin, and can melt plastic, just watch it to make sure nothing gets ruined
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SarahStovall
Jun 17, 2007
Oven cleaner I swear by it, leave on for a couple of hours, then scrub with steel wool, be carefull as the chemical can burn your skin, and can melt plastic, just watch it to make sure nothing gets ruined
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joyb2u
Jan 06, 2007
How can I clean stained Rubbermaid sink pads?
