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Hard Water Spots on Windows

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Date: 10/22/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Windows | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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How do I get hard water stains off a window? The sprinklers hit it and there is a mark.

Karen from Florida
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By David (Guest Post)
I work on a private yacht therefore spots are a common thing with all the salt water / negligent crew previous to me. Obviously the damn thing has to look perfect so here's my secret:
Use whink. I put some on a rag and rub it in circular motion on a 12" by 12" square. I rinse and soap once a square is done and keep going. Its important to rub it good so it looks even because at first whink will sort of stain the window so rub it until it look even (elbow grease needed here). Once the whole window is done soap it again, dry and put two coats of rain x on it...

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By Lydia (Guest Post)
I also tried the vinegar and water, windex, CLR,toothpaste, auto detergent, didn't have oven cleaner but did have Soft Scrub. It worked Great. Just use a no scratch pad. I'm changing the heads on my sprinklers to orbital so I can adjust them so they no longer hit my windows. I also think I'll use Rain X to coat the windows.

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By Ted (Guest Post)
Used glass oven top cleaner and brillo pad. Wish I had known about this trick along time ago.

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By Carlota (Guest Post)
I live in Las Vegas, NV and the water here is very hard. The sprinklers had sprayed my brand new sliding doors and the water spots covered the complete bottom areas of both doors. I read this page and decided on the vinegar w/water solution. Together with an Magic eraser and scrubbing the spots were gone! Amazing something so simple! I had tried windex, shower cleaner and nothing. It did take a couple of applications of the vinegar solution, but it was well worth it! Happy cleaning.

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By Scott (Guest Post)
Lime-away does not work don't bother trying it. I also tried buffing window with rubbing compound, still no help.

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By Linda (Guest Post)
I used glass stovetop cleaner. It worked great.

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By lab guy (Guest Post)
its not Hcl, its hydrogen peroxide. Its harmless diluted in a wash tub, but as a paste, doubt it would eat someones toes and send someone to the hospital unless you are old and frail and have diabetes. I have done plenty of stupid things with chemicals at school, but at work always gloves and face shield. Those warnings on the bottle are what they are. Read it and follow the warnings.

Tried steelwool and ethanol, but all I got was damaged paint when I spilled a little ethanol on to it. Do they still sell bonair? That use to work well.

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By Reta (Guest Post)
Use SOS pads. They are the greatest!

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By Amy S (Guest Post)
We use this stuff that we use on our boat, it's called "Hot Sauce" it's kind of expensive, but worth it. Not one window or shower door has hard water spots. It's also meant for fiberglass, so it wont damage your showers.

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By Sandy (Guest Post)
Hello, I called my brother that works in a glass shop and he told me to use tekon "b". I tried it on my glass windows and it removes the waters spots and the windows look good. Its supposed to last over a year without reapplying. I swear this product is good. It works like a charm. I lightly clean the windows with a mix of 1 part rubbing alcohol and 4 parts water for maintenance

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By Yvonne (Guest Post)
Before I read all the above tips I DID use windex first, then vinegar and water, then ammonia, then WD-40! Going to the store right now and looking for Lime Away.
Thank you for your input.

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By donrowlett (8) Contact
Try Bring-It-ON water spot remover. It's a paste that you wipe on, leave on for a few minutes to dissove the minerals, and wipe off. Invented by a gal that got tired of trying things that didn't work!

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By Chris (Guest Post)
I just tried Colgate toothpaste (the white kind) and it worked great. Squeeze a little on a paper towel and add a little water. Apply it as if you were waxing a car. Then clean it off with window cleaner. Perfect results.

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By Michelle (Guest Post)
I just used the pure vinegar on my windows and it worked great! I have been living here, in the Twin Cities area, for two years with cloudy, water spotted windows. Thank you for the tip!

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Request: Hard Water Spots on Windows

Archived on 10/22/2006

How do you remove hard water spots from windows?

Manette from Park City, UT

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RE: Hard Water Spots on Windows

When I would help my uncle clean his outside windows they would be covered in hard water because his sprinklers were constantly hitting them when he watered. No matter what he tried nothing seem to work until I tried good old Lime Away and the problem was solved.Use old newspapers and the spots should disappear,you may have to do this a couple of times if the spots are really caked on like my uncles were as his windows got a lot of the sun and the spots were baked on. (08/26/2006)

By celticwench

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Request: Hard Water Stains on Windows

Archived on 08/25/2006

hard water stains on windowsAt my model home, the irrigation system sprays the windows and the storm door on the front door. They are all covered with hard water stains. I know Whink will work but I can't find it in my little neck of the woods. What else can I use that won't harm the brass tone trim or the vinyl sash? I have oxy cleaners and The Works. Will either of those work? I have several spec homes with windows that need to be cleaned so I am looking for the quickest and easiest cleaning solution.

Thanks,
Tracy from Twin Cities, MN

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Vinegar and Water

Use 1/2 cup white vinegar added to 1 gallon of water. Just mix and apply with soft rag or out of spray bottle. I wear rubber kitchen gloves, as this can be hard on your hands. If the hard water spots are stubborn, I just use straight vinegar. Be sure and wear rubber gloves. By Gladys Hill (07/29/2006)

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Dishwashing Detergent

Powdered dishwashing detergent with jet dry. I used to use for the cleaning houses on the beach. Salt water spray is a pain to clean as well. (07/31/2006)

By Especielle

CLR and Lime-Away

I've used CLR and Lime-Away. Lime-Away worked the best. I squirted it at the top of the window and used a soft cloth or squeegee to distribute, waited a few minutes and washed off with a hose. This also worked on my daughters car when she parked to close to the sprinklers and got hard water spots on her door and windows. (08/01/2006)

By SweetCali40

Oxyclean Warning

I have a warning about OxyClean: Always use rubber gloves. It ate my hands and feet with a single layer of liquid splashed on them. It put our friend on the critical list at the hospital. It almost destroyed someone's toes. It is hydrofluoric acid, or something that strong, and there is nothing to help except from the hospital, and the damage is so painful for over six months! The chemical works, but requires more than careful usage and safety if used on things one touches with the skin. Good luck and god keep you in his care. (08/13/2006)

By Lynda

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