Removing Hard Water Minerals (Scale)

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posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 25, 2008 11:00 am

filed under: Blogs, Ask Annie, bathroom, hard water, minerals, shower, stains, vinegar

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Krista, CA asks:

Annie: I have hard water and find it difficult to remove water stains from my glass shower door. Any suggestions? -Thanks Vinegar cuts both the alkaline minerals found in water that result in scale, and soap scum. Use up to 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar to 1 cup of water in a spray bottle. Just make sure to avoid your eyes. Spray the vinegar solution on the door and let set for a while so the chemistry can work, before rinsing.

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Patrick H. says
Sep 16, 2008 11:48 AM

If the white vinegar solution doesn't work, I've found mixing it with baking soda works really well with a soft brush. Plus a bit of elbow grease!

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Josephine Fenech says
Jul 12, 2008 3:00 AM

can some-one tell me how to get rid of water rust under the shower tap on the tiles ? thanks to you all for sharing

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Sandra D. says
Jun 27, 2008 3:15 AM

Thanks Annie!!

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Rachel Markel says
Jun 25, 2008 12:35 PM

I use d-limonene to remove soap scum and build-up, it will dissolve this junk right before your eyes.

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Linda M. says
Mar 29, 2008 8:05 PM

I live in Southwest Louisiana-a hotbed for mosquitoes. Is there a safe insect repellant I can use for my family?

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Karen Pidcock says
Mar 26, 2008 9:59 PM

Anything but elbow grease with a pumice stone work for anyone to get calcium stain buildup in bottom of toilet bowl?

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