If you have a lot of hard water in your home, it’ll build up on your bathroom tile no matter what. Every time you turn on the shower, all of that calcium, potassium, and other minerals get embedded in the tile.
After a while, you’ll have to do something about it. There are several ways to get the stains out of your Sherman Oaks home’s tile. Try these methods, and you’ll have better tiles in no time.
Use Salt
The easiest (and least effective) way to deal with hard water stains is to let salt interact with them.
First, get the floor wet. All you need to do is spray your shower over the tile for a little bit. Next, sprinkle salt over the stains. Let that salt sit for half an hour. Then, grab a soft-bristled brush and scrub the salt away.
Use Vinegar And Water
A popular method for eliminating hard water is utilizing a vinegar solution. You have to be careful, though, because some types of tile are degraded by vinegar. Never use this solution on marble, for example. If you’re unsure, try testing a small amount of vinegar on an inconspicuous part of your tile before doing any tile cleaning and see if it does damage.
If it’s fine, mix equal parts vinegar and water and put them in a spray bottle. Spritz the solution over your water stains and let it sit overnight. Once enough time has passed, get a brush and scrub it away. Use only soft bristles, nothing abrasive, or you could cause scratches.
Use Vinegar And Baking Soda
If the vinegar and water don’t work, you can substitute the water for baking soda. Use all of the same vinegar precautions as above.
Mix the vinegar and baking soda into a paste and apply it with a sponge or cloth. Let it sit overnight, and then rinse it all away with water. After that, towel down what’s left, and you’re good.
Use A Commercial Product
Many tile cleaning products available on the market can clean hard water stains. Some clarify their hard water abilities, while others are more ambiguous. In general, do a lot of research and always perform spot-testing before using a new cleaning product.
Hire A Sherman Oaks Steam Cleaner
Our Sherman Oaks steam cleaning services can help remove all kinds of stains, including hard water stains. Steam cleaning in Sherman Oaks reaches deep into a tile’s surface and can dislodge the minerals stuck in there. If you can’t remove hard water stains, hire a professional and let them steam clean your tiles.
Prevent This From Happening Again
After eliminating the stains or call for tile cleaning in Sherman Oaks, you should take preventative measures against hard water. There are two ways to do this – get a filter, or soften the water.
Filters go over your faucets and showerheads and help reduce the number of minerals coming through the water. Water softeners chemically react with the minerals in the water to reduce them. Both are effective ways to treat water staining problems.