How Do You Remove Hard Water Deposits From Dishwashers & Toilet Bowls?
As water goes through the filtration process, it picks up dissolved minerals as it moves through rocks and soil. These minerals aren’t harmful, but they can leave unsightly brown spots or white film on toilet bowls and dishwashers. The main culprits are usually calcium or magnesium. Acids are the quickest way to remove minerals, but installing a water softener is the only way to permanently solve the problem. Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar into a dishwasher safe cup. Place the cup securely on the top dishwasher rack. Run a short dishwasher cycle. Fill the dishwasher’s detergent dispenser with liquid citric acid (also known as sour salt). Run the dishwasher through a short cycle. Run a regular cycle with dishwasher detergent. Fill the dishwasher’s detergent dispenser with orange breakfast drink mix or lemonade drink mix. These products contain citric acid. Run a short dishwasher cycle. Repeat as in step 2. Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into your toilet bowl to remove hard water deposits. Let the
