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crafty-moms · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:32 pm Post subject: Hard Water Stains in Sink

Does anyone have any ideas for removing hard water stains in the bathroom sink?
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coolwhip · Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 44 Location: Ohio

Try a cleaner called The Works. It's pretty cheap and Wal-Mart carries it. They make, both a toilet bowl cleaner, and a basin, tub and tile cleaner in a spray bottle. Hope this helps!
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Erynn1010 · Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 48 Location: Kansas

The Dollar General carries that too if you have one in your area. I'm not sure where it's cheaper at, but it is a great product!
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hotrod4jc · Guest

To gwt hard water stains in sinks,tolets bowls out use stight white vinger it works get it may have to soak a but but works great also using white vinger in the disher washer keeps the white resdue off dishes i have used it on marrious in the bath too

Jaded Bliss · Joined: 03 Dec 2003 Posts: 6 Location: Guam, USA

I just posted about this under "hard water/rust stains/etc."

The Works is a great cleaner but you need to use it in a well ventilated area, the bathroom window (unless it is big) doesn't do no justice. This cleaner is very strong and if you have asthma, IT WILL TRIGGER IT.

I used to use this ALL THE TIME and I had to stop because I was always sick after. Always had a bad cold. The fumes can be very bad if it's not well-ventilated.

Just a thought...

Guest · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:34 am Post subject: PREVENT hard water stains

Browsing thru all cleaning hints and found this one. The Works is a great product to use to clean rust & lime deposits. To prevent them, believe it or not, WD 40 is the thing to use. Sure, it doesn't smell that good, but smell goes away quickly. After wiping/buffing, I spray more on the old wash cloth & wipe the sink & faucets down after night-time use. Makes any stainless look almost new. I was amazed at my 43 yr. old sink looking "new". Also great for tile shower stalls. Just be sure to buff after. I do mine every 3-4 mos. Baby oil leaves a residue. Read the WD 40 can

Cheryl5612 · Guest

Lemi Shine is GREAT for taking off any kind of mineral buildup. Also, there are no chemicals (it is all natural). It even takes off iron stains.

Cheryl5612 · Guest

Lemi Shine is GREAT for taking off any kind of mineral buildup. Also, there are no chemicals (it is all natural). It even takes off iron stains.

lisaclean · Guest

Guest · Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2004 1:50 pm Post subject: removing hard water stains

Make a paste out of Tang instant breakfast drink, and water, using a scouring pad scub the spots in the sink. You can also get rid of the rust "hard water" build up in your dishwasher using Tang. Just fill the detergent compartments with Tang and run it through its cycle.

Monty · Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 1

This is close to my heart as I have just been scrubbing my bath tub! I found the best solution is BarKeepers Friend. Then, when you've finished if you spray with window cleaner it is supposed to help prevent build up.

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Carrie · Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 1

I used to work for a cleaning service and we used clr and a toothbrush. I worked really well. I use it all the time.

Katie Kieffer · Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Posts: 2

Hi Ladies! I see you are all using very harsh chemicals. My husband Cool

(Use The Toughest Chemical You Can Get Guy) insisted that I use CLR on hard water spots until I ruined the chrome in our bathroom with it. Crying or Very sad

Not only did I ruin the chrome, I had trouble breathing after using it. I did use vinegar until I was introduced to a WONDERFUL line of products that not only work better than the name brands, they are safe for the environment and less expensive and won't trigger asthma or any other health conditions. If you would like more info, please email me!
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mom27cats · Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Posts: 8 Location: indiana

I love vinegar and baking soda...they in combination or separate can clean about anything....

Soap scum & hard water spots on the tub and shower stall? Soak a sponge in full strength vinegar, wipe, let stand for five minutes then rinse with clean water.

from
http://www.cyberworking.com/vinegar/vinegarcleaning.html

search vinegar cleaning tips
search baking soda tips

we use baking soda and bleach in our dishwasher---cheap and it does a great job.