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Hard Water Problems? Here Are Some Tips on Removing Mineral Deposits


If you have hard water, there will be an increase in the amount of films and stains from soap, minerals, and other substances. Bathroom fixtures, sinks, dishes, and other surfaces need frequent cleaning to prevent build-up.

The calcium and magnesium in water leaves hard deposits called lime scales. These minerals make cleaning products less effective. To clean away lime scale, you need a cleaning product with �sequestrants.� The sequestrants capture and deactivate the minerals in the water. (Calgon is one example of a product with sequestrants.)

To clean hard-water marks (i.e. soap scum) there are some cleaners that can be made at home:

Make a paste of white vinegar and baking soda. Place it on the stain and let it stand, following with a good rinse.
Mix 1 teaspoon Calgon in a gallon of water; apply, then rinse well.
Mix 2-4 tablespoons trisodium phosphate (TSP), (available at most hardware stores in white powder form, it is a cleaning agent and degreaser), in a gallon of water; apply and then rinse.

For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 828-255-5522.

(Image provided by Buncombe County.)

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