| When removing hard water stains and limescale, the | | | | as it gently removes hard water stains and limescale |
| most common solution to use is an acid, such as white | | | | from your surfaces and leaves them sparkling like |
| vinegar or lemon juice. These have been proven to | | | | new! |
| easily dissolve away hard water stains in no time at all. | | | | Natural Formula to Use: |
| However, there are some circumstances where is it | | | | A mixture of baking soda and warm water |
| not advisable to use an acid solution depending on the | | | | Method to Use: |
| particular type of fixture or fitting being cleaned. | | | | 1. Make up the mixture of water and baking soda |
| An example of this would be porcelain enamel. As it is | | | | 2. Scrub stains with a soft brush or sponge |
| a glass surface fused to a metal base it is advisable | | | | 3. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove all residue |
| not to use acid cleaners on these types of surfaces. | | | | Tip: |
| Porcelain enamel is acid resistant but not acid proof, | | | | When scrubbing the water stains be careful to rub |
| the glass coating can be gradually dissolved by acids | | | | gently as once the porcelain surface has been |
| and expose the metal underneath and cause a lot of | | | | scratched it easily picks up any grease, dirt or soap |
| damage. | | | | residue. Then harsh abrasives really are necessary to |
| If you have a porcelain enamel sink or tub in your | | | | remove debris that has become ingrained within the |
| home, then I think the technique below will interest you | | | | surface! |