How Do You Clean Hard Water Stains From Hot Water Tanks?
Hard water stains are not only unsightly, if left for long periods of time the stains can soak in and permanently damage your appliances and home surfaces. If your home water heater has hard water deposits that sit for long periods of time, the minerals can corrode the metal and weaken the tank’s walls. Clean the hard water stains from the outside of your hot water tank by using the following steps. Investigate the outside of your hot water tank for hard water stains. Hard water stains may either be white in appearance, or brown (indicating iron, or rust). Note the severity of the stain. Do not attempt to clean a hot water tank hard water stain if it has corroded the tank and weakened the tank’s walls. Turn off your hot water heater and let sit for one hour to cool. Pour a dab of lemon juice onto the sponge. Rub the sponge over the hard water stain starting gently, then increasing pressure. Remove the sponge from the tank, and let sit for one minute. Use the hand towel to wipe away the
