Show 1. Vinegar and Water SprayIf you’ve asked your mom or any old timer how to wash a window, the first suggestion they probably made to you was to use a vinegar and water spray. Vinegar and water solutions have been used for centuries to clean windows, glasses and mirrors. The active agents in vinegar are great for attacking hard water stains and build up. The water helps dilute and ration the solution and keeps your house from smelling sour. To make your own, fill a spray bottle halfway with vinegar and the other half with water. Spray and wipe down windows with either a soft towel or squeegee. 2. Bath Tub CleanerBath tub cleaners, such as Scrubbing Bubble, are fit with deep cleaning agents that can take on all types of grime. We suggest trying out a bath tub cleaner on your hard water stains. Follow the instructions on your bath tub cleaner and apply it to your windows. Typically this requires spraying the cleaner and leaving it to rest for a few minutes. Next, wipe your windows clean and if necessary, use a squeegee. 3. Dish soap and Lemon JuiceYour exterior windows will be sure to have much more dirt and hard water stains than the interior of your house. To get your exterior glowing, rev up the old school vinegar and water spray with dish soap and lemon juice. The added disinfectant and acidity tackles hard water and gunk, leaving your windows sparkly with shine. 4. Alcohol and Baking SodaFor windows that receive constant hard water spots, you might have to hit them with a combo punch of alcohol and baking soda. First, rub the stains with alcohol with a cloth to dissolve dirt. For an extra boost, add some baking soda to the mix. The light abrasive works well as a polish to your windows. So you’re impressed by all the DIY window cleaning strategies but the job is too big for that kind of approach? That’s what Window Sparkle is for. We’ll come out to your home or business and take care of the job. Our efficient power window wash will blast away those stubborn hard water stains once and for all. Give us a call and set up an appointment today. What DIY remedies do you use to remove hard water stains? Originally posted 2014-10-27 13:05:55. Download Article Download Article Hard water spots are caused by minerals like calcium and magnesium in your water. When a surface gets wet, the water evaporates but leaves the mineral deposits behind. Sprinklers, car washes, and showers can all cause hard water spots to form on glass. Chemically, these deposits are alkali, so they require an acid to remove them. With a few household ingredients, you can remove and prevent further mineral deposits.
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Show More Tips Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX For a natural and effective way to get hard water spots off of windows, mix up equal parts of water and white distilled vinegar in a squirt bottle. Spray the solution directly onto the glass, focusing on any areas with stubborn water spots. Next, soak a rough towel or washcloth in the same solution and lightly scrub the glass with it. Let the solution sit on the glass for several minutes—the more severe the stains, the longer it will need to soak. Spray the area one more time with plain water to rinse the vinegar away, then wipe the glass dry with a squeegee or a clean, lint-free towel or paper towel. If you’d rather not use vinegar, try an alternative such as lemon juice, toothpaste, or a commercial glass cleaner. To prevent new spots from forming, wipe your windows dry any time they get wet. You can also try treating the glass with an oil-based water repellant cleaner. If you want to learn how to prevent getting hard water spots on your window, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,432,176 times. Reader Success Stories
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