Comments on: How to Clean Hard Water Stains http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: K http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-71731 K Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:49:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-71731 We use a product called Lemi-Shine in our dishwasher when it is leaving a film on everything. We bought it at walmart right next to the dishwasher detergents. We use a product called Lemi-Shine in our dishwasher when it is leaving a film on everything. We bought it at walmart right next to the dishwasher detergents.

]]> By: bob http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-70115 bob Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:56:50 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-70115 Help we have a great Bosch dishwasher and it really is leaving the cloudy stuff on the dishes. We have, obviously hard water, and have been using several different products to clean the tub with fair results. Can you use "The works" in the dishwasher? I know it will eat away carpet ( accident on the bath mat). We cannot afford another washer we just want clean dishes. Is there one product better than another? Help we have a great Bosch dishwasher and it really is leaving the cloudy stuff on the dishes. We have, obviously hard water, and have been using several different products to clean the tub with fair results. Can you use “The works” in the dishwasher? I know it will eat away carpet ( accident on the bath mat). We cannot afford another washer we just want clean dishes. Is there one product better than another?

]]> By: Kat http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-69783 Kat Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:53:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-69783 All I know is, that all the fumes get to me sooner or later,I love pine sol, but it doesn't work on every thing, I mean it cleans, but some stains remain, so... on those hard to remove things, I have used Mr Clean sponge, I don't know what is in it, but it will take off the stains. When I think of the products I have blindly poured together, and almost passed out from the toxic fumes, Mr Clean little sponge, seems like my best choice!!! be safe y'all All I know is, that all the fumes get to me sooner or later,I love pine sol, but it doesn’t work on every thing, I mean it cleans, but some stains remain, so… on those hard to remove things, I have used Mr Clean sponge, I don’t know what is in it, but it will take off the stains. When I think of the products I have blindly poured together, and almost passed out from the toxic fumes, Mr Clean little sponge, seems like my best choice!!! be safe y’all

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-67917 Cheryl Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:56:44 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-67917 To get lyme stains or hard water spots out of your faucets, use a little wd40 on a paper towel and rub in like a polish. Use only a little, it really works. To get lyme stains or hard water spots out of your faucets, use a little wd40 on a paper towel and rub in like a polish. Use only a little, it really works.

]]> By: Taylor http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-64667 Taylor Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:37:53 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-64667 "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner removes hard water stains in the bathtub and sinks. “The Works” toilet bowl cleaner removes hard water stains in the bathtub and sinks.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-64588 Maggie Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:44:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-64588 I am going to try the Blue magic as soon I get the stuff. I have also been told to use oven cleaner on the glass doors. Tried in an inconspicuous spot and saw no results, or damage. I have a new $15,000.00 bathroom and the shower door looks like it came from the dump. What a shame. The next bathroom will NOT have any glass in the shower surround, and the floor and walls will be light colored solid surface material. Oh, and the shower floor is brown and looks disgusting. I am going to try the Blue magic as soon I get the stuff. I have also been told to use oven cleaner on the glass doors. Tried in an inconspicuous spot and saw no results, or damage. I have a new $15,000.00 bathroom and the shower door looks like it came from the dump. What a shame. The next bathroom will NOT have any glass in the shower surround, and the floor and walls will be light colored solid surface material. Oh, and the shower floor is brown and looks disgusting.

]]> By: Kari http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-64457 Kari Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:37:41 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-64457 We have well water at our lake home that leaves a orange, oily slime on our shower walls. The only thing I have found to clean this is Zud and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It is the best EVER at cleaner that I have found. I sprinkle some in the toilet and leave it sit and the stains remove themselves. I've even been using Zud on my stainless steel sink and faucet with hard water stains at home. Make a paste with Zud and water and let it sit. In about 5 minutes you have a sparkling, clean sink! It's great stuff. We have well water at our lake home that leaves a orange, oily slime on our shower walls. The only thing I have found to clean this is Zud and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It is the best EVER at cleaner that I have found. I sprinkle some in the toilet and leave it sit and the stains remove themselves. I’ve even been using Zud on my stainless steel sink and faucet with hard water stains at home. Make a paste with Zud and water and let it sit. In about 5 minutes you have a sparkling, clean sink! It’s great stuff.

]]> By: Joe http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-63859 Joe Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:35:38 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-63859 We have well water, calcium, and spent years using harsh cleaner's on tile. Now all I do is after I shower I take a towel and wipe EVERYTHING down. Works wonders. No more buildup, no more harsh cleaners. We have well water, calcium, and spent years using harsh cleaner’s on tile. Now all I do is after I shower I take a towel and wipe EVERYTHING down. Works wonders. No more buildup, no more harsh cleaners.

]]> By: Saj http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-57941 Saj Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:36:17 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-57941 I read enough of the hints here to see that some of you are mixing bleach and ammonia. The fumes this mixture creates can cause serious health issues!!!! Under certain circumstances it may even cause brain damage or death and explosions. Please, please, please at least research this before using this mixture again - or for the first time. Check out the following: www.northwesternenergy.com/documents/safety/publicsafetycatalog.pdf www.chemistry.about.com/od/healthsafety/a/dangeousmix.htm www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A795611 I read enough of the hints here to see that some of you are mixing bleach and ammonia. The fumes this mixture creates can cause serious health issues!!!!

Under certain circumstances it may even cause brain damage or death and explosions. Please, please, please at least research this before using this mixture again – or for the first time. Check out the following:

http://www.northwesternenergy.com/documents/safety/publicsafetycatalog.pdf

http://www.chemistry.about.com/od/healthsafety/a/dangeousmix.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/A795611

]]> By: Donna http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-56521 Donna Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:16:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-56521 I own a cleaning business. I cannot tell you how many customers have used products not recommended for the surfaces that they are cleaning which results in damage. Once your shower glass doors have hard water build up nothing will clean them without damaging the glass short of harmful acid cleaners which can burn your skin and fry your lungs. Water softeners are the only way to go if you have hard water, rust etc. problems in your area.Wipe your showers doors after each use. Once or twice a year use Turtle Wax on the door only. For Fiberglass use Countertop Magic or Hopes Countertop polish on the walls or bathtub surround, never on the bottom of tub ot shower. It polishes the fiberglass to a beautiful gloss. They both work beautifully on cultured marble. Cabinet Magic does a wonderful job on natural wood cabinets. DO NOT use furniture polish on shower walls. When you take a shower the steam will allow that product to end up in the shower. It isn't safe nor healthy. Use Granite Gold on your Granite Countertops. They also make Granite Gold for tile floors.Use Armstrong floor cleaner on vinyl floors. The only cleanser I buy for sinks and chrome is Barkeepers Friend. For weekly cleaning of tubs, showers, basins you can use 20 MuleTeam Borax or Scrubbing Bubble Orange Action. Sprinkle or spray solution, agitate with a wet terrycloth rag, rinse and dry with a terrycloth towel. For stubborn soap scum use a non scratch scrubbing pad.The very best mirror and glass cleaner is Sprayway. These products can be purchased at Kmart, Target Lowes or Smart and Final. I own a cleaning business. I cannot tell you how many customers have used products not recommended for the surfaces that they are cleaning which results in damage. Once your shower glass doors have hard water build up nothing will clean them without damaging the glass short of harmful acid cleaners which can burn your skin and fry your lungs. Water softeners are the only way to go if you have hard water, rust etc. problems in your area.Wipe your showers doors after each use. Once or twice a year use Turtle Wax on the door only. For Fiberglass use Countertop Magic or Hopes Countertop polish on the walls or bathtub surround, never on the bottom of tub ot shower. It polishes the fiberglass to a beautiful gloss. They both work beautifully on cultured marble. Cabinet Magic does a wonderful job on natural wood cabinets. DO NOT use furniture polish on shower walls. When you take a shower the steam will allow that product to end up in the shower. It isn’t safe nor healthy. Use Granite Gold on your Granite Countertops. They also make Granite Gold for tile floors.Use Armstrong floor cleaner on vinyl floors. The only cleanser I buy for sinks and chrome is Barkeepers Friend. For weekly cleaning of tubs, showers, basins you can use 20 MuleTeam Borax or Scrubbing Bubble Orange Action. Sprinkle or spray solution, agitate with a wet terrycloth rag, rinse and dry with a terrycloth towel. For stubborn soap scum use a non scratch scrubbing pad.The very best mirror and glass cleaner is Sprayway. These products can be purchased at Kmart, Target Lowes or Smart and Final.

]]> By: marcus http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-50626 marcus Wed, 05 May 2010 19:01:51 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-50626 All you need is a baking soda, with 10 min. of scrubbing. I say that this is the most eco-friendly solution. All you need is a baking soda, with 10 min. of scrubbing. I say that this is the most eco-friendly solution.

]]> By: Ms Clean http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-39563 Ms Clean Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:12:08 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-39563 Bowl o' Cherries is an industrial cleaner that we used to use to clean the orange rust deposits off of our tub and toilet. Zud is also a good cleanser for this purpose. Bowl o’ Cherries is an industrial cleaner that we used to use to clean the orange rust deposits off of our tub and toilet. Zud is also a good cleanser for this purpose.

]]> By: Regina http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-29871 Regina Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-29871 I found that The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner is a very good product for removing hard water stains, all you do is apply the product liberally onto the stain, wait 30 seconds and wipe it clean with a cloth, it worked wonders on my tub, which had water stains and rust, it is a must-have. I found that The Works Tub & Shower Cleaner is a very good product for removing hard water stains, all you do is apply the product liberally onto the stain, wait 30 seconds and wipe it clean with a cloth, it worked wonders on my tub, which had water stains and rust, it is a must-have.

]]> By: Elsie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-13117 Elsie Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-13117 I clean hard water spots from my tea kettle with a mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice. For just about everything else I make a solution of 1 cup of ammonia, 1 cup vinegar, half cup of baking soda, 1 tbsp liquid softener and 1 cup of water. Put all in a spray bottle. It cleans my shower and shower door, bathtubs, sinks, kitchen counters, appliances, refrigerator, stove, the oven, microwave, and toilet. I spot clean the rugs with it, wipe down walls, venetian blinds, cabinets, leather and leather like furniture, plastics, glass. Just about anything and everything can be cleaned with it. It only costs pennies and everything sparkles and smells like fresh clean laundry, which, by the way you can also use to wash clothes! I clean hard water spots from my tea kettle with a mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice. For just about everything else I make a solution of 1 cup of ammonia, 1 cup vinegar, half cup of baking soda, 1 tbsp liquid softener and 1 cup of water. Put all in a spray bottle. It cleans my shower and shower door, bathtubs, sinks, kitchen counters, appliances, refrigerator, stove, the oven, microwave, and toilet. I spot clean the rugs with it, wipe down walls, venetian blinds, cabinets, leather and leather like furniture, plastics, glass. Just about anything and everything can be cleaned with it. It only costs pennies and everything sparkles and smells like fresh clean laundry, which, by the way you can also use to wash clothes!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-10521 Jessica Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:33:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-10521 Pour vinegar & lemon juice (for scent) in a clean empty spray bottle. Heat in the microwave for 20 - 40 seconds depending on your microwave and be sure to have the top to the spray bottle off and not in the microwave. Spray onto the hard water stains in the kitchen, bathroom, tub, sink, toilet stains, faucets etc. Leave on for 5 - 10 minutes depending on the intensity of the stains. Then wipe clean with a slightly damp rag (use hot water to make damp). If the stain persists spray again, let sit and wipe down. repeat process as necessary warming the mixture in the microwave if it cools. This also works fantastic to clean coffee makers and the inside of microwaves. You'd be amazed! Spray in the microwave turn on for 60 seconds and wipe - repeat 1 - 2 times depending on the intensity of the stuck on food. Pour vinegar & lemon juice (for scent) in a clean empty spray bottle. Heat in the microwave for 20 – 40 seconds depending on your microwave and be sure to have the top to the spray bottle off and not in the microwave. Spray onto the hard water stains in the kitchen, bathroom, tub, sink, toilet stains, faucets etc. Leave on for 5 – 10 minutes depending on the intensity of the stains. Then wipe clean with a slightly damp rag (use hot water to make damp). If the stain persists spray again, let sit and wipe down. repeat process as necessary warming the mixture in the microwave if it cools.

This also works fantastic to clean coffee makers and the inside of microwaves. You’d be amazed! Spray in the microwave turn on for 60 seconds and wipe – repeat 1 – 2 times depending on the intensity of the stuck on food.

]]> By: Traci http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-9009 Traci Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:34:32 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-9009 I tried the tip to soak paper towels in vinegar, rubber band on, and leave for an hour on my kitchen faucet. I have to say I was really impressed! Most of it just wiped right off. Now that I've got it clean again, I'm going to try the tip my mother-in-law gave me: every so often, clean your stainless steel spotless, then use a wax (like car wax) on it and it will make it much harder for those hard water stains to stick! I tried the tip to soak paper towels in vinegar, rubber band on, and leave for an hour on my kitchen faucet. I have to say I was really impressed! Most of it just wiped right off.

Now that I’ve got it clean again, I’m going to try the tip my mother-in-law gave me: every so often, clean your stainless steel spotless, then use a wax (like car wax) on it and it will make it much harder for those hard water stains to stick!

]]> By: C. Myers http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-8530 C. Myers Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:22:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-8530 Hi All! Yes, I too had problems with cleaning that darn tub! Hard water stains! Frankly I haven't cleaned it in two years other then the wipe & go method. To clean it, I put apple cider vinegar ( 1/2 Full) in a spray bottle... Added a touch of bleach & lemon juice, sprayed it on and let it set for 2-3 minutes and wiped it down. That tub is spotless. I followed by rinsing it down with water and it's BEAUTIFUL! Should be good for another 200 Uses! This method works much better then LCR & Lime Away, and a LOT CHEAPER!!! Hi All!

Yes, I too had problems with cleaning that darn tub! Hard water stains! Frankly I haven’t cleaned it in two years other then the wipe & go method. To clean it, I put apple cider vinegar ( 1/2 Full) in a spray bottle… Added a touch of bleach & lemon juice, sprayed it on and let it set for 2-3 minutes and wiped it down.
That tub is spotless. I followed by rinsing it down with water and it’s BEAUTIFUL! Should be good for another 200 Uses!

This method works much better then LCR & Lime Away, and a LOT CHEAPER!!!

]]> By: Terry http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-7647 Terry Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:32:11 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-7647 The other day, I noticed this limey looking stain around the bathroom faucets which are stainless steel. I thought it might be soap stain so I took some tissue paper, put a little water on it but no luck. I looked under the sink and saw some Sno-Bol toilet bowl cleaner. Squirted a small amount on a bad stain. It started bubbling and scared me as I thought I was hurting the finish. Took some more tissue and quickly wiped it off, GONE. There are no warnings for stainless but some special concerns for not getting it on your skin. Just a thought! The other day, I noticed this limey looking stain around the bathroom faucets which are stainless steel. I thought it might be soap stain so I took some tissue paper, put a little water on it but no luck. I looked under the sink and saw some Sno-Bol toilet bowl cleaner. Squirted a small amount on a bad stain. It started bubbling and scared me as I thought I was hurting the finish. Took some more tissue and quickly wiped it off, GONE. There are no warnings for stainless but some special concerns for not getting it on your skin. Just a thought!

]]> By: Cleaning Lady http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-7285 Cleaning Lady Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:59:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-7285 Original Scent Pine Sol. Comet with Bleach Cleaner scouring powder. Bleach. These are the agents. Use a large amount of Pine Sol and scrub after you scoured the bathroom with Comet and Bleach. Use HOT water to rinse. Pine Sol is the best. Apply extra Pine Sol to the sponge and wipe out bathtub for long lasting scent. Original Scent Pine Sol. Comet with Bleach Cleaner scouring powder. Bleach. These are the agents. Use a large amount of Pine Sol and scrub after you scoured the bathroom with Comet and Bleach. Use HOT water to rinse. Pine Sol is the best. Apply extra Pine Sol to the sponge and wipe out bathtub for long lasting scent.

]]> By: John http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-3493 John Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:57:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-3493 We had well water when we lived in PA and would get an orange colored build up in our dishwasher. My sister-in-law recommended Tang the powdered orange juice stuff. Used it in place of soap and with the dishwasher empty run a normal cycle. You may have to do it twice but it does work. Some of our everyday dishes also got stained so we would include them and this worked also. We had well water when we lived in PA and would get an orange colored build up in our dishwasher. My sister-in-law recommended Tang the powdered orange juice stuff. Used it in place of soap and with the dishwasher empty run a normal cycle. You may have to do it twice but it does work. Some of our everyday dishes also got stained so we would include them and this worked also.

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