Since manykitchen appliancesand fixtures are made of stainless steel, hard water stains are a common issue.

Luckily, they’re easy to remove using a couple of inexpensive household supplies.

Read on for this cleaning method and three other ways to remove hard water stains from stainless steel.

wiping stainless with club soda

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Distilled white vinegar is inexpensive and readily available in most grocery stores.

Using vinegar and baking soda paste to get water stains off of a stainless steel pan

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Regular maintenance is also key to avoiding a buildup ofhard water stains, which can be harder to remove.

Just check that you use the right cleaning tools for regular maintenance of stainless steel appliances and fixtures.

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Wiping the faucet head with a soft cloth

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