A Guide To Removing Hard Water Stains From Any Surface - Page 5

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How to remove hard water stains from faucets
White vinegar is also effective at removing hard water stains from faucets, but you’ll want to add a bit of dish soap to form a gel like with shower doors. Apply the gel and let sit for at least 30 minutes, then rinse clean. For faucet heads, Thaeler offers this helpful tip: “Tie a plastic bag full of vinegar onto it and soak for an hour or longer. Then remove, rinse, wipe clean and dry with a microfiber cloth.”

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How to remove hard water stains in coffee makers
Over time, hard water stains can affect the taste of your coffee. To clean, fill the water reservoir with a 50:50 vinegar and water mixture, then run a brew cycle with a clean filter. Halfway through, turn off the coffee maker and let the solution soak for 30 minutes before turning back on. Once finished, run two cycles with clean water and new filters to remove any remaining vinegar taste or residue.