http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-81823 B.B. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:50:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-81823 To clean out your dishwasher just use a little packet of lemonade mix (the kind without sugar). Put it in like you would dishsoap and then run the machine through a cycle. Repeat if you didn't get all the scale the first time. :) If your machine has a 'jet dry' dispenser adding that stuff will help with build up on the dishes themselves. To clean out your dishwasher just use a little packet of lemonade mix (the kind without sugar). Put it in like you would dishsoap and then run the machine through a cycle. Repeat if you didn’t get all the scale the first time. If your machine has a ‘jet dry’ dispenser adding that stuff will help with build up on the dishes themselves.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-73807 Alicia Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:18:14 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-hard-water-stains/#comment-73807 I own my own cleaning business and Mr. Clean magic erasers are by far my favorite cleaning product. They work wonders on fridge handles, and soap scum in bath tubs. Only thing you have to watch with them is they will make finishes look dull on things like old cabinets and certain plastics, but they will clean surfaces in seconds that you would otherwise sit and scrub with a rag and cleaner for hours and get no results. Toilet stones will work wonders on the rings that develop in toilet bowls. I haven't found anything that really takes off hard water spots like on glass shower doors but will try some of the remedies I've read above. My recommendation is to get a squeegee (can be found at Walmart for like, three bucks), and wipe down your shower surfaces after every use. I own my own cleaning business and Mr. Clean magic erasers are by far my favorite cleaning product. They work wonders on fridge handles, and soap scum in bath tubs. Only thing you have to watch with them is they will make finishes look dull on things like old cabinets and certain plastics, but they will clean surfaces in seconds that you would otherwise sit and scrub with a rag and cleaner for hours and get no results. Toilet stones will work wonders on the rings that develop in toilet bowls. I haven’t found anything that really takes off hard water spots like on glass shower doors but will try some of the remedies I’ve read above. My recommendation is to get a squeegee (can be found at Walmart for like, three bucks), and wipe down your shower surfaces after every use.

]]> 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.

]]> 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?

]]> 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

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

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