Comments on How to Remove Hard Water Deposits

For old rings around drains and faucets: Very gently scrape the surface using a putty knife. Some surfaces will tolerate it and you can apply more pressure, and some will show a mark. It worked for our bathtub and old solid surface countertops when the chemical solutions didn't, and it was fast. I tried it on the toilet but it left faint gray scratch marks...we have to use a pumice stone there in combination with CLR.

For old rings around drains and faucets: Very gently scrape the surface using a putty knife. Some surfaces will tolerate it and you can apply more pressure, and some will show a mark. It worked for our bathtub and old solid surface countertops when the chemical solutions didn't, and it was fast. I tried it on the toilet but it left faint gray scratch marks...we have to use a pumice stone there in combination with CLR.

I have found a product called A-Maz Clean and Clear Water Stain Remover. This worked on our chrome fixtures and on our black cast iron sink. All you have to do is apply the product to the area that is stained, let it dry, and wipe it clean.

Use baking soda and vinegar, nothing fancy or expensive. For my white tile countertops I have a puddle of vinegar, a little pile of soda poured from the box, an old toothbrush, dip into each and lightly, you don't have to scrub hard, brush the grout absolutely clean, wipe off with clear water. I usually dry with a clean towel and it sparkles. On walls and my glass shower doors, I have 2 little containers for each ingredient, dip the cloth or sponge into each and apply, it will be like a paste. You may have to reapply depending on how bad it has gotten. Rinse off with clear water, you can dry it off if you like, but it isn't necessary.

Use the shiny side of aluminum foil to remove water stains and buildup from metal fixtures. Rub until the stain is gone, then wipe it clean with a cloth.