Hard water
stains often develop in faucets and there are numerous reasons for that
developing in kitchen faucets or any other area. However, our main concern is
that how to remove this hard water stains. There are many methods of removing
them as mentioned below. However, the key to removing any stain is to remove as
soon as possible and not to repeat the mistakes which lead to the stain in
initial phase.
You
can adopt anyone of the following methods to remove Hard Water Stains from
Faucet.
Method
1 (Using Vinegar)
Things you will be required:
·
Screw tightener.
·
Running water.
·
A tooth brush.
·
Heat up vinegar.
Steps:
1. The
first thing you need to do is to start unscrewing the end of the faucet this
can be done with the help of screw tightener as well.
2. Then
you should remove any rubber gaskets if you see some. Then manually with the
help of an old or even new tooth brush you should scrub it to remove any dirt
or particles which for sure will exist.
3. After
that place the faucet filter in hot vinegar and you will see bubbles appearing.
4. When
it stops bubbling, you may scrub it again with a toothbrush and then give it a
wash in running water. Your stain will be removed.
Method 2 (Using Turtle Wax
Rubbing)
Things you will be required:
·
Water softener.
·
Turtle wax rubbing.
·
Polishing compound.
·
Sponge.
Steps:
1. Removing
hard water stains from faucet with vinegar and baking soda have often proven
ineffective. The key to removing it is with the help of turtle wax rubbing. So
you need to purchase it for effective result.
2. The
first step involves adding water softener first. If you have well water at your
supply then in that case it will not be hundred percent effective in removing
stains, so you need to apply turtle wax rubbing and polishing compound on the
stain area and after one hour you may scrub it with the help of the rough side
of the sponge.
3. Then
you may remove the solution with the clean side of the sponge and the stain
will be removed completely.
Tips and Warnings:
1. You
may wear gloves when applying the solution as the solution contains harsh
chemicals that may affect your skin.
2. Make
sure to protect your fingers when the vinegar is hot as hot vinegar can stick
on your fingers.
3. You
may implement the above mentioned methods weekly so that you do not have to
deal with stubborn stains that are difficult to get rid of.
4. It
is always better to sample test an area before you go on applying it on the
entire stain for effective results and so that next time you can improve.
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Your articles are very well written and unique. Curtis Grossi
It is important that a pressure check is carried out. Low and high water pressure can result in either damage to, or failure of the softener. fleck water softener
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