Properremoval of hard water stainsis essential to prevent permanent damage.

If left untreated for a prolonged time, hard water stains due to hard-to-remove mineral deposits can etch glass.

Learn how to remove hard water stains on glass with simple steps using these common household items.

Glass being cleaned with rag and gloves from hard water stains

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Use Specific Vinegar

Usecleaning vinegarinstead of food-grade distilled white vinegar for a stronger cleaning solution.

This paste works well on windows, shower doors, and water-spotted,cloudy drinking glasses.

before you roll

Before rinsing, try removing stubborn hard water stains with crumpled parchment paper.

Materials and tools to clean hard water stains on glass

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Gently rub the glass surface with the crumpled paper until you see the stains disappear.

Now, you won’t have to deep clean so often, and hopefully not at all.

Hard water stains are stubborn but not permanent.

Distilled white vinegar, water and lemon juice mixed for cleaning solution

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However, if they are not cleaned properly, the stains leave permanent etching that cannot be removed.

It’s also an excellent natural, non-chemical method.

Clean Magic Eraseror any generic melamine sponge can remove hard water stains from glass.

Cleaning solution sprayed on glass

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However, be cautious if using an abrasive melamine sponge on other surfaces.

Microfiber cloth wiping away hard water stains on glass

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Squeegee rinsing glass with fresh water after cleaning

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Hand using the Mr Clean Magic Eraser to clean a shower head

MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths on a blue background

Spray Bottles Organic Empty Amber Glass being tested and sprayed in a space