Life Hacks You Need to Deal with Water Spots
The same water that is essential to survival and even household chores can cause a headache when it leaves tough spots in our bathrooms, kitchen, car, and other surfaces. Here are some basic facts you should know about the severity of water spots depending upon their hardness. When we talk about water's "hardness," we're referring to the mineral levels in it. The longer a water flow passes through minerals and picks them up, the harder the water becomes. Luckily, Cleanpacs provides effective cleaner kits that you can use to get rid of these tough stains. Besides that, here are some tips you can use the next time you can’t get rid of a water spot.
Showers and Bathrooms
Water flow and soapy products attract many water stains on different surfaces, from toilet seats and sink to shower knobs and floor tiles. An effective way to treat such stains on showers and tubs is to create a white vinegar and water solution in a spray bottle. Pour an equal amount of both and spray on the spot. Let the solution sit for 15 minutes, and then wipe with a dry and clean microfiber towel. However, not many people, especially those with regular jobs, get the time of the day to do this chore. A quick and efficient way to keep your bathroom spick and span is bathroom cleaners. Just spray wherever you find stains and wipe!
Glass and Windows
Water spots on windows and glass give a dirtier look than these surfaces are. Depending on the water source, your windows are bound to look dusty and have patterned or dotted water stains all over them. If the head of water spots on these windows is rain, use a repellent to keep them safe and allow water to slide off the windows rather than staying on the surface. For older windows, utilize a glass sealer or polymer coating. While these are preventative measures so that you don't have to wipe your windows every time it rains, a glass cleaner comes in handy to clean the water spots that have already settled on these surfaces.
Cars
Not many know about this, but frequent car washes can damage the paint coating of your vehicle. When the water evaporates, it leaves behind water spots and gradually wears out the car's shield. If you're washing your car with water that contains calcium and metals, that's even more dangerous. Not parking your car in the garage and letting it sit in the rain can make your vehicle come in direct contact with harmful pollutants in the shower. Therefore, never let water spots dry entirely; instead, work on them as soon as possible. The best solution for this problem is to use distilled white vinegar. First, use your regular car wash to clean it. Rinse, and then use the distilled vinegar. However, using distilled vinegar can strip the wax off your car. So, if that's not something you'd like, gently scrub your vehicle with a gentle car wash. Another tip is to wash your car on sunny days so it can dry quickly.
Tips to Prevent Water Spots
- Instead of cleaning water spots every other day, prevent them in the first place by cleaning the most frequently used spaces in your home daily. And don't let the water dry on its own! Instead, pat it dry with a paper towel or microfiber cloth.
- For areas that get hard water, a water softener is your best option to eliminate water stains and make chores involving shampoo, soap, or detergent less stressful.
