Q&A for How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Glass

Try "magic" and "eraser" cleaning pads because they clean without leaving scratches. Make sure you use a non-scratching sponge on glass.

Elbow grease is the best method for removing marks from the glass. Scrub the area with a firm pressure to remove the residue. If this doesn't work, try one of the cleaners listed above.

Spray the door with undiluted vinegar and let the liquid sit for 10-15 minutes. Then use a microfiber cloth or squeegee to wipe. You can also add baking soda to the mixture if the stains are very tough. Repeat the steps if the stains are still present.

Somebody once told me to use Steradent (for cleaning false teeth) to clean a vase. It worked very well.

Apply Rain X for exterior windows. Repeat monthly. Follow the instructions to the "t."

Put salt in the middle of a lemon half and scrub with that. If you can lay the tank on its sides, you can use straight vinegar and let it soak if possible. Depending on where the residue is, soak it and use a small flat head screwdriver to gently scrape it off.

Use a rain repellent product for car windscreens. Apply it once a week and it will work well. Remove excess water with the rubber blade part of a windscreen/windshield scraper.

Apply rubbing alcohol and let it sit before wiping.

Go to Walmart and get a scouring stick from the cleaning section (Pumie is one brand name), it is made of volcanic pumice and will not scratch the porcelain. Then use a little elbow grease. It cleans it in less than a minute.

Use Soft Scrub or equivalent cleanser. It will probably take repeated efforts to remove it all. In the future, get in the habit of using a squeegee after each shower, then you will have a clean surface all the time.

Cut a potato in half, sprinkle with with citric acid powder, and rub it on the mineral scale.

Assuming it's wood, start with a quality wood cleaning product such as Liquid Gold. If it's been there a long time, you may wish to follow with a quality furniture polish vs refinishing the entire panel.

Fiil the bottle with white vinegar and let it stand overnight. Rinse. The acid of the vinegar will remove the stains.

Comet bathroom cleaner spray works well for tiles, glass, and chrome fixtures. It takes some elbow grease, but it is the only product I have found that actually worked for me with my very hard water.

Use vinegar to wipe it down and then let the vinegar soak into the stain. Then, use a non-scratch scrubbing pad the clean it all away. You may need to repeat, but it will remove the water stains. Try running some water and vinegar through the brew cycle, which will clean and disinfect the inside of your coffee maker.