How to remove hard water deposits from granite?

Hard water residue has high concentration of calcium and magnesium like mineral that is typically present in tap water. The hardness of water does not harm ones health but it can cause serious problems with the other equipments that handles water like granite worktops.

Granite has extremely gained its popularity in home kitchens. The presence of granite gives bright and stylish appearance to any workplace. The quality of granite depicts its durability that last for long. However, they do require some maintenance and regular cleaning than other stones and continue to look best. Granite is generally tough, hard and massive therefore, it can be used as a construction stone.

Granite-Worktop

Hard water effect on Granite

Kitchen and bathroom are the places that are exposed to the moisture. Hard water leaves flakes and stains on the granite countertop. The presence of magnesium and calcium in the water results in high residue of stains. Regular supply of these minerals leaves behind these deposits that are hard to remove later. But there are inexpensive routines that can safely remove the spots and marks from damaging.

Method to remove hard water stains from granite

You can Do it yourself if it has just started. Depending on how hard water stains you can try the best and natural formula to get rid of permanent stains is a mixture of white vinegar and baking powder. Gently scrub the stains and wipe the surface with the soft sponge. Clean the area carefully and systematically to remove the entire residue off granite. This is a proven technique and helps to remove hard core stains.

There are other ways also to remove the stains. You just need to have a plastic scrapper, scrub brush and granite cleaner.

Granite-cleaning

Here are the instructions to follow

1.    Make use of plastic scrapper to clean the residue off the surface.

2.  Spray the granite cleaning product on the surface and let the spray immerse for few minutes.

3.    Take scrubbing brush to wipe the stains having that has nylon bristles.

4.    Soak the area and clean dry it with a soft cloth.