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Hard Water Stains on Porcelain

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Date: 02/20/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Bathroom | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I have a new black porcelain cast iron double sink. Does anyone know of a product to remove the hard water stains without scratching the surface? I know there is a product out there, but it has not surfaced yet. Help!

Nana Good from Albuquerque, NM
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Post by HardWaterExpert (3) | (09/28/2008)
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As porcelain enamel is a glass surface fused to a metal base it is advisable not to use acid cleaners on porcelain enamel. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant but not acid proof - the glass coating can be gradually dissolved by acids and expose the metal underneath and cause a lot of damage.

Natural Formula to Use:
A mixture of baking soda and warm water

Method to Use:
1.Make up the mixture of water and baking soda

2.Scrub stains with a soft brush or sponge

3.Rinse thoroughly with water to remove all residue

Tip:
When scrubbing the stains be careful to rub gently as once the porcelain surface has been scratched it easily picks up any grease, dirt or soap residue. Then harsh abrasives really are necessary to remove debris that has become ingrained within the surface!

RE: Hard Water Stains on Porcelain

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Post by donrowlett (8) | (09/04/2007)
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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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Post By suzi_homemaker01 (Guest Post) (02/23/2006)
I live in TX and I have never had any luck with vinegar, room teperature or heated. Holloway House Orange oil works like a charm and another reader said De-Solv-It worked for her! Good luck!

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Post By FFL (Guest Post) (02/22/2006)
Rubbing Alcohol may work

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Post By Louise (Guest Post) (02/21/2006)
Dear Nana
One of your guests have already answered the question,pure plain vinegar.!! we live in Arizona and the water here is terrible,however,I have been dealing with it for 16 years and use White vinegar in my washing machine,dishwasher,to clean the ice maker and use it on my bathtubs faucets windows and just about everything else where the water hits.even rinse the soap from my car with vinegar.does a beautiful job.I usually soak a white cotton rag and keep going over the sink with it because the liquid will not stick then use a nylon scratcher on it.it comes clean and shines real bright.

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Post By jmz2005 (Guest Post) (02/21/2006)
When I rented from a very picky woman, the apt had the same kind of sink and she suggested using bar keepers friend, it worked great. You may also try comet, the new formula does not scratch, I use it on my stainless steel sink.

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Post By Connie from MD (Guest Post) (02/20/2006)
I think the absolute best product for removal of hard water stains is plain old vinegar.

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