How Do You Clean Hard Water Spots From Stainless Steel?
Hard water spots are caused by mineral deposits in water. These unsightly marks cannot be simply wiped away with a rag. Cleaning water spots from stainless steel appliances and cookware requires using the appropriate products to break up the mineral deposits. Keep your stainless steel looking good by removing water spots promptly. Fill stainless steel pots, pans and sinks that have hard water spots with vinegar. Pour in enough vinegar to completely cover the water spots. Allow it to sit overnight. Discard the vinegar, rinse the pots, pans or sink with plain water and dry thoroughly with a clean rag. Saturate paper towels or rags with vinegar to remove water spots from stainless steel sink handles, stove tops and other surfaces that cannot hold liquid. Place the vinegar-soaked paper towels directly onto the hard water spots. Allow them to sit overnight. Remove the paper towels the next day and wipe the stainless steel with a damp rag. Dry thoroughly with a clean rag. Sprinkle baking sod
