How Do You Prevent & Get Hard Water Stains & Limescale Calcium Deposits Off of Tile & Grout in Paradise, NV?

A buildup of calcium and magnesium deposits is typically caused by hard water. From your appliances and pipes to your bathroom shower tile and grout, hard water can have an effect on everything. More often than not, a coating of iron and calcium on your shower tiles is left behind from hard water. When unaddressed over time these deposits will become layered, leaving behind unsightly brown stains on your tile and/ or grout, though it is initially not visible to the naked eye. Today, we at Silver State Floor Restoration would like to discuss removing hard water stains from tile and grout.

How Do You Get Hard Water Stains Off Tile?

Regularly cleaning away the residue left behind by hard water on your tiles and grout can make a big difference, just like with any salon. Making it even more challenging to remove stains, over time the calcium and magnesium deposits from the hard water will accumulate into layers. Using white vinegar is one of the best ways to remove hard water stains from bathroom tiles. For easy use, combine equal parts vinegar and water and store the solution in a spray bottle. If possible, frequently spray the concoction on your tiles and surrounding grout and allow it to sit overnight. You can remove any stains by using a sponge or brush to scrub the area. Additionally, vinegar does a good job preventing any mold and mildew from growing on the tiles. Be careful not to use a brush with stiff bristles or an abrasive cleaning solution when scrubbing tiles and the surrounding grout. By scratching and scraping it, these can damage the tile. In order to remove hard water stains from tile and grout, there are a number of commercial products available that are designed for this specific task. However, some may cause permanent damage, be careful as to which commercial products you use.

How Do I Prevent Hard Water Build Up in My Shower?

Hard water is simply a fact of life for some parts of the country. To reduce the leftover minerals in the water, there are water softener options available that can help. Hard water is simply a fact of life for some parts of the country. The most commonly used water softener comes in the form of salt pellets. This works by removing the calcium and magnesium ions and replacing them with sodium ions when added to your water supply. Removing the majority of the calcium and magnesium, there are also water filters that can purify your home’s water. Unless the hardness level of the water is significant, homes do not implement these types of efforts, generally. For many households and the effects can certainly be managed is dealing with hard water. You will be able to prevent any permanent staining that can result from the build-up of film on the tiles and surrounding grout by regularly cleaning the tiles. You can make a big difference by getting into a routine where you spray the tiles and grout with a vinegar and water solution or a commercial product after each shower.