Are you wondering how to get rid of hard water stains in a toilet? If so, don't hit that back button because we're going to tell you how to get rid of those hard water stains in your toilet permanently.
If you live in an area prone to hard water, you're probably used to looking at ugly hard water stains in your toilet and on other fixtures such as shower doors. Hard water stains make everything look dirty, but they aren't dirt. Hard water stains are simply dried mineral deposits.
In this article, we're going to go over what hard water is, how to remove hard water stains in a toilet, and how to prevent hard water stains in a toilet.
For more information about problems with water, see Why Is My Water Brown All of a Sudden?
What Is Hard Water, and Where Does It Come From?
Hard water is water that contains a high level of dissolved minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. Water gets hard as it moves through rock and soil, picking up minerals.
The opposite of hard water is soft water, with rainwater being the softest water of all because it doesn't come into contact with any mineral-rich substance.
What Causes Hard Water Stains in a Toilet?
Hard water stains in your toilet are just mineral deposits. Most of the time, hard water stains are white. However, they can also be brown. The color of the hard water stain depends on the minerals in the water.
Hard water makes toilets, shower doors, faucets, and other fixtures hard to look clean. No matter how hard you scrub, you're left with something that still looks like it needs cleaning, which can be embarrassing if you're trying to present a spotless home.
Hard water stains build up over time and can be very hard to remove. Because toilets contain standing water, they're more susceptible to hard water stains. Hard water stains in a toilet should be removed right away. The longer you leave them, the harder they will be to remove.
Hard water just doesn't leave behind unsightly stains in your toilet. Hard water can also destroy fixtures like toilet flappers. (Toilet flappers are that part of the toilet that drains water from the tank into the bowl when you flush.)
How to Temporarily Remove Hard Water Stains in a Toilet
Unfortunately, hard water stains in a toilet are impossible to remove using various home remedies you'll find online. If you don't believe us, go ahead and try mixing baking soda with vinegar and see how it works. You'll be disappointed with the results. If removing hard water stains from a toilet were that easy, there wouldn't be a variety of commercial cleaners for sale that explicitly target hard water stains.
While there are cleaners on the market that do remove hard water stains, they don't remove them permanently. In other words, you're never going to be able to stop using these products to remove hard water stains from your toilet. If you do, the hard water stains will come right back. Since these commercial cleaners that remove hard water stains contain harsh chemicals, you shouldn't think of them as a long-term solution.
The best way to remove hard water stains in a toilet is to prevent them from building up in the first place, and there's only one way to do that: A whole house water filtration system.
Preventing Hard Water Stains With a Whole House Water Filtration System
A whole house water filtration system prevents hard water from entering your home because it's installed at the point where the main water line enters your home. A whole house water filter means the water coming out of every tap in your house has already been filtered to remove the minerals responsible for the hard water stains. A whole house water filter will also prevent damage to your fixtures, saving you money on repair and replacement costs.
Of course, a whole house water filtration system means your toilet and other fixtures will be easy to clean. They will finally look spotless after you're done putting some elbow grease into it and giving them a good scrub. You'll be able to throw away those harsh, chemical cleaners designed to remove hard water stains. Your water will even taste better.
A Whole House Water Filtration System Also Removes Most Pollutants
As a bonus, a whole house water filter will also remove most contaminants from your tap water. Different types of filtration systems are available depending on what's in your water. After your water is tested, we'll know which filtration system is right for you.
A whole house water filtration system works with both city water and well water. However, installing a whole house water filtration system isn't a do-it-yourself (DIY) project. In other words, it's not something you can run out and buy from the local hardware store. Whole house water filtration systems need to be professionally installed by a plumber who's familiar with them.
If you want a permanent solution to the unsightly hard water stains in your toilet, and you're in Benicia, CA, or the surrounding area, contact us today, and we'll come right out and take a look.
