Not every home is equipped with a water softener, and the homes that do not have soft water contain minerals like limestone, calcium and magnesium in their H2O. While this hard water is perfectly safe to use, it can have some significant consequences on your home over time. One area of your home that takes a harsher hit from hard water than other areas is your windows and countertops. If you are constantly cleaning your glass and other surfaces with hard water, then deposits of these harsh chemicals will continue to build up on the surface, causing stains, fogginess and only partially cleaned results. Hard water stains are difficult to remove, especially if they have been building up over time.
 

Best Way to Clean for Streak Free Glass & Windows

One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when it comes to cleaning hard water stains off of their windows is using the incorrect tools. One of the most important tools used in window cleaning is the scraper. The scraper is used to remove any kind of deposits on the glass. When a scraper is not used appropriately, it can scratch your windows and leave permanent marks. Avoid using tools that you are not familiar with and leave the hard work to the professionals. Another tool that is often misused and dangerous is a pressure washer. There are many stories of a homeowner blasting their windows with a power washer and blowing out their window, glass shattering inside of their home and making a giant mess.
 

How to Avoid Hard Water Stains on Glass Showers, Tubs, Windows & More

Many home owners attempt to remove hard water stains with homemade solutions or over the counter cleaners. Some homemade solutions may sound like a good idea and a way to save yourself some money, but in the long run, their results are only temporary. Your glass may appear to be free from the water spots at first, but eventually you will notice they are back in no time. And people who purchase cleaners from the market often choose a cleaner that is meant for something else, like a floor or other area of the home. If you use an inappropriate cleaner on your windows you may damage the glass permanently, leaving behind a haze, fog or blur to go along with the already existing hard water stains. Do not use cleaners that are not meant to be used on windows; this will only result in a dirtier or partially cleaned window.
 

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Nadia’s House Cleaning have all of the appropriate tools and materials needed to remove hard water stains from your windows and other surfaces such as bathrooms and kitchens. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.