What is the best solution for hard water stains on my sink and tub?
White vinegar is a proven method to remove hard water stains from sinks and tubs. See the step-by-step method below: Natural Formula to Use: Pure white vinegar Method to Use: 1.Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar 2.Spray the vinegar freely over the sink or bath tub and wait for a few minutes 3.If stains are stubborn spray more vinegar and wait a while longer 4.Simply wipe away with a clean cloth to reveal the shine Tips: Sometimes stains are extra stubborn – for this make a paste of white vinegar and baking soda and scrub gently with a soft brush or sponge. Never use an abrasive cleaner like scouring pads, powders or steel wool as this will scratch the surface.
We have all seen them in sinks, tubs and toilets—ugly calcium deposits and water stains. Where do they come from? The answer is they come from the rain. You may recall learning about the Water Cycle in grade school. Water evaporates from the earth’s surface and forms clouds. When the temperature conditions are right, it condenses and falls as rain absorbing some carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This makes the rainwater slightly acidic. As a result, when it hits the ground and permeates through the soil and rock, it dissolves and absorbs minute amounts of various minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron. This is how water becomes “hard.” This hard water eventually finds its way into your municipal water system where it is treated for a variety of potential biological hazards. This water treatment process, however, does not remove these dissolved minerals. As you use water in your sink, tub and toilet, over time there is a build up of mineral residue. These appear as white or rust
