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Hard Water Stains - The Ultimate List of Ways to Remove Them
There are some weird and wonderful ways to remove hard water stains and limescale. The methods range from using fizzy drinks to get rid of the stains to vegetables that grow in your back garden!
All of them work to some extent, but they are not all easy and safe to use around the home, and some are downright dangerous. In this article I'd like to outline the entire range of chemicals and ingredients that I personally know of that are used to remove the stubborn white stains that anybody living in a hard water area will know about all too well!
Firstly are the Acids:
- white vinegar
- citric acid
- hydrochloric acid
- oxalic acid
- muriatic acid
The Chemicals:
- bleach
- hydrogen peroxide
- CLR
- Mr Clean "Magic Eraser"
- Lime-Away
- Windex
The Abrasives:
- baking soda
- steel wool
- pumice stone
- clay bars
- scrubbing brush/pads
Food and Drinks:
- coca cola
- lemon juice
- rhubarb
- salt
It is clear that there a range of methods that can be used to tackle hard water stains and limescale. Before we had all the manufactured chemical products, we still had the same cleaning issues that we do today. There was no way we could go to the cupboard and pull out the latest product we'd seen on TV to solve the problem. We had to used the natural goods around us to get the job done, and they were used because of just that, they got the job done!
If one picks any of the items above it becomes perfectly clear that they work in only one of two ways. They are designed to either remove the stains by dissolving them by the action of the acid, or by an abrasive action and a bit of elbow grease! And I suppose the next question has to be, "Which is the best and safest method to use?". Well, if one wishes to use a proven technique that has been tried and tested time and again, the one that pops out on top has to good old white vinegar and baking soda.
Both of these items have the dissolving and abrasive actions required to remove hard water deposits and limescale in no time. The white vinegar is very effective at dissolving away stains while its partner, the baking soda, gently scrubs away the rest of it leaving fixtures and fittings sparkling like new. When used together in specific combinations, they are highly effective at cleaning even the most stubborn hard water stains and limescale.
Warm Regards,
Patrick Henry
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About the Author
Patrick Henry BEng (Hons), is a recognised industry expert in removing hard water stains. With an honours degree in Chemical Engineering, he teaches people how to remove stubborn hard water stains and limescale using a step by step guide. He is author of the ebook "Hard Water Stain Removal Secrets Revealed". Complete information on his popular ebook is available from his web site. And while your there, don't forget to subscribe to his FREE report.
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Top 7 Water Extraction Tips
1. Turn Off Power
Even if the water does not appear to be near any outlets or electrical devices, you should always turn off the power when removing water from a flooded area as a safety precaution. Before doing so, do not go near or let any one else go near the water, as it could be a generator for electricity and could be lethally dangerous. Before doing anything else, put on gloves, goggles, boots, and a mask to protect you from hazardous debris before entering the flooded area.
2. Analyze the Situation
Depending on the amount of water flooded in to the area you are taking care of, you may or may not need professional help. If the water is in a non-carpeted area, like a cement basement, it should but you some time. You should be able to bail out the water with a shop vac, buckets, or plenty of helpers and some mops. However, if the water has taken hold of another area of the house that is carpeted, you will need to act fast.
3. Remove Bulk of Water
The longer the water sits, the more likely it is to seep through your walls and harm the structure of the building. You do not want this to happen, because it will be both costly and time consuming to fix. If you feel you cannot handle the extraction process quickly enough on your own, calling professional help will be both more efficient and cheaper in the long run. If you can handle the situation, be sure to enlist as many hands as possible to take care of the job quickly. Use anything you have to get the bulk of the water out of the area.
4. Remove Unsalvageable Items
Before you can finish cleaning and drying the area, you will need to do some clearing. Any items that are already growing mold, or cannot be salvaged once wet should be thrown away first.
5. Air Dry Salvageable Items
If there was clothing or launder-able items that got wet, you can wring them out and throw them in the dryer now to try and salvage them. Any wooden furniture should be moved out of the area as soon as possible as well, before it begins to absorb any water. Once the bulk of water is extracted, continue sorting through items, making "safe areas" elsewhere to put items you want to save, and a trash pile outside. Lay the salvageable items in the sun (if possible) on a flat, dry surface to dry. Any cloth items should be laundered first before drying.
6. Ventilate
While the cleaning process continues, you will need to open all widows and doors, and place any fans you can get around the affected area. Having a constant airflow through the area will largely decrease your chance of mold growing, and make the whole process faster and easier. Removing all wet items from the area also helps quicken this process drastically, as they add a lot of moisture to the air.
7. Freeze Drying
If you have some items that are very wet, but very dear to you, you can try freeze drying them to salvage them. While professionals have special freezers they use to do this, if you have a freezer with anti-frosting ability, you can do it at home. The freezer must be kept at below -10 degrees, and them items will have to stay in the freezer for several weeks before dry.
About the Author
The Water Damage Team is a nation wide disaster restoration company, with years of experience in water removal, extraction, and drying. For flooded basement help, or flood water extraction check out Flood Repair Team.com.
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