Cleaning & Preventing Hard Water & Limescale Buildup
Mark J. Biel • May 13, 2021
Due to the high mineral content in hard water, it usually leaves mineral deposits, or limescale, behind. These are recognizable by a green or chalky-white substance around your faucets and showerheads. Limescale can be difficult to clean and remove, but not impossible. A trusted plumbing and heating repair company in the area, R.A. Biel Plumbing & Heating, Inc., shares what you need to do here.
- Use vinegar to remove deposits around faucets. Just soak a clean rag with vinegar and drape it over the faucet, making sure the fabric touches the limescale directly. Give the vinegar time to dissolve the white residue by leaving the rag there for about 30 minutes. Follow this up by using a non-abrasive sponge to scrub the faucet, focusing on the areas with the most buildup.
- Clean the toilet, sinks and tubs. In the case of enameled tubs, porcelain sinks and toilets, use a household cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water to get rid of the limescale. Apply this solution using a sponge, scrub brush or pad. You can even use ultra-fine sandpaper or mild steel wool for the task.
A More Effective Solution
Regular cleanup and removal of limescale only works when you have a lot of time on your hands and don’t mind spending a few hours on the task. But for most people, this job can get old very quickly. After all. cleanup can only do so much. These hard water spots are recurring, so you’re better off investing in a better, longer-lasting solution. A premier plumbing and air conditioning repair company in the area, R.A. Biel Plumbing & Heating, Inc., can help you with this.
We have the products, skills and experience necessary to solve all your plumbing woes. In fact, we carry a range of high-quality water softeners to keep hard water off your taps and prevent limescale from building up. Just leave their installation to us and you can expect clean, well-maintained, damage-free plumbing fixtures as a result.
When in need of professional drain and sewer repair or effective water conditioning solutions, look no further than R.A. Biel Plumbing & Heating, Inc. We’ll take the unnecessary stress and effort out of limescale removal with our top-tier water softening systems. We serve the areas in and around Farmington, NM. Call us today at (505) 278-5112 or fill out this contact form to schedule your consultation.
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