Cleaning Hard Water Stains
Hard water stains are tough, no doubt about it. Hard water contains minerals like lime and calcium and magnesium that can stain the bathroom surfaces, faucets, the coffee pot, and cultured marble surfaces. Cleaning hard water stains is something we come up against in our client’s homes time and again. Below are a few things you can do to remove hard water stains from the surfaces in your home. Removing Mineral Deposits from the Inside of the Toilet Tank Water sits in the inside of the toilet tank so it’s not a surprise that this will be one place hard water deposits will form. Empty the water from the toilet and add only white vinegar to the top of the overflow tube. I know it’s a lot of vinegar but it’s worth it. When you’ve added all the vinegar you need, put the cover back on the tank and let it sit for 12 to 24 hours. And don’t let anyone use it! After letting the vinegar sit the allowed time, scrub the tank clean, flush, and voila! This same method can be used to clean the ins...