How to clean hard water stains in your toilets and sinks
All natural hard water stain remediation and removal is possible with the right approach. There are no fancy technical terms or scientific processes involved in this old fashioned remedy to an eternal problem. A pumice stone, gloves and alot of effort is all it takes.
“Hard water” stains are mainly Calcium and Magnesium deposits that were absorbed by the water as it passed through rocks in the earth. Lime and Silica, also common causes of surface staining, are deposits caused by copper and brass pipes leaching and the resulting water oxidizing reveal a stain of greenish color. When water with high amounts of Calcium and Magnesium evaporates it leaves those deposits behind in our sinks and toilets. Sometimes tubs and even less occasionally sinks are painted with a latex to cover unsightly stains. Warning: This process will remove the top level of painted surfaces but will not damage porcelain. It is estimated that up 85% of businesses and residences in the United States utilize hard water. In San Antonio our water is some of the hardest in the country. (usgs.gov). At an average of 197 ppm, which ranks around the 10th hardest water in the country,you can see why addressing hard water issues is the only option other than ignoring their appearance and never allowing your clients to use the restroom again.
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