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The Best KitchenAid Measuring Cups — Top 12 Chosen for You!

Introduction:

In every home cook’s arsenal, reliable and accurate measuring cups are indispensable tools for achieving culinary perfection. When it comes to kitchen equipment, KitchenAid is a brand renowned for its high-quality products, and its measuring cups are no exception. In this article, we will explore the best KitchenAid measuring cups available in the market today, highlighting their features and benefits to help you make an informed decision for your culinary adventures.

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KitchenAid Stainless Steel Measuring Cups:

The KitchenAid Stainless Steel Measuring Cups are a classic choice for any kitchen. Crafted from durable stainless steel, these cups are resistant to corrosion and staining, ensuring longevity and easy maintenance. The cups come in four different sizes: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup, making them ideal for both small and large measurements. The flat bottom design allows the cups to sit steadily on the counter, preventing spills and mishaps while measuring ingredients. Additionally, the engraved markings are easy to read and won’t wear off over time, ensuring precise measurements for years to come.

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KitchenAid Plastic Measuring Cups:

For those looking for lightweight and colorful measuring cups, the KitchenAid Plastic Measuring Cups are a top choice. Made from BPA-free, food-grade plastic, these cups are perfect for measuring both dry and liquid ingredients. The set includes four cups (1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup) and features a unique nesting design for convenient storage. The cups are dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze, and their pour spouts allow for precise pouring without messy spills.

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KitchenAid Ceramic Measuring Cups:

Add a touch of elegance to your kitchen with the KitchenAid Ceramic Measuring Cups. These beautifully designed cups are crafted from high-fired stoneware, making them both durable and stylish. The set includes four cups with different capacities, ensuring you have the perfect size for all your recipes. The ceramic material is resistant to chipping and staining, making them a long-lasting addition to your kitchen collection. The raised measurements on the inside of the cups are clear and easy to read, guaranteeing accurate measurements every time.

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KitchenAid Adjustable Measuring Cups:

When versatility is paramount, the KitchenAid Adjustable Measuring Cups come to the rescue. This unique set features an adjustable slider that allows you to measure different quantities of ingredients without the need for multiple cups. The BPA-free plastic cups are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. With this set, you can precisely measure both dry and liquid ingredients, making it a must-have for any avid baker or cook.

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KitchenAid Dual-Sided Measuring Cups:

For ultimate convenience, the KitchenAid Dual-Sided Measuring Cups offer two measurements in one. Each cup has a double-sided design, providing both American and metric measurements. The durable, clear plastic construction makes it easy to see the ingredients while measuring, and the non-slip silicone handles ensure a comfortable grip. With eight different measurement options in a set of four cups, these dual-sided measuring cups are perfect for any kitchen task.

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Conclusion:

Accurate measuring is the backbone of successful cooking and baking, and the right measuring cups can make all the difference. KitchenAid offers a range of top-quality measuring cups that cater to various needs and preferences. Whether you opt for the classic stainless steel, colorful plastic, elegant ceramic, versatile adjustable, or convenient dual-sided cups, you can trust KitchenAid to provide the precision and ease required to elevate your culinary creations to new heights. Invest in the best KitchenAid measuring cups, and you’ll be well-equipped to tackle any recipe with confidence and precision.

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Ducky Turn! | Vivianne Miedema x Reader

You watched as Viv walked into the press conference room, trailing slightly behind Jonas. She was chatting animatedly to Connie, one of the Arsenal staff, and holding a reusable coffee tumbler in one hand. You also know that inside that tumbler is Viv’s favourite coffee "Morning Bliss," a small-batch, artisanal coffee roaster that you had bought from one of the local coffee shops in your area. She would sometimes bring a small bag of coffee beans to training or match days, and when you would ask her where she’ll find supplies to make the coffee, she’ll reply back with a“if there’s a will, there’s a way”. It’s become the only brand of coffee that Viv drinks.

Every morning, Viv likes to indulge herself in what she calls her “ritual”. The dutch begins her ritual by carefully measuring out the perfect amount of Morning Bliss beans. She prefers a medium roast, with notes of caramel and toasted almonds that allow the perfect balance of sweet to the bitter. She would grind the beans to perfection and then use the fancy sleek, stainless steel drip coffee maker that she had treated herself to a few months ago. As she waits for the brewing to complete, she would bask in the stillness and the quiet that is a rarity these days– or at least during the last 3 years. 

Viv would then pour herself a cup, inhaling deeply as the steam rises and the aroma fills the empty kitchen. As she takes that first sip of her perfectly brewed coffee, Viv could not help but smile. For her, starting the day than with a cup of her favourite coffee is the second best thing to start the day. The first is–

She hears the pitter patter of little feet before she sees her. 

“Mama!”

Evelyn, or Evie for short, is the best parts of you and Viv. Everyone says Evelyn is a spitting image of you—from the blonde curls that tumble down her back in unruly waves, to her vibrant hazel eyes, flecked with hints of green and gold. Evelyn has your nose, petite and slightly upturned, and dotted with the same freckles across her cheeks that Viv loves to kiss every night before bed. 

You say it’s too early to tell what kind of person your daughter will grow up to be, but you swear she’s Viv's mini me. They both have the same stubbornness (although Viv would argue you were also a contender), the same outgoing personality, and the same sheer curiosity for the world around her. Like you, your little girl is always eager to explore new places and try new things. Whether it's taking the dogs out on new hiking trails, or embarking on a family camping trip, her adventurous spirit knows no bounds.

During her ballet class, Evelyn loves to wear colourful ribbons and bows in her hair. She keeps the same ribbons in her hair during football practice too. When she laughs, her nose crinkles up in the most adorable way, just like Viv. She loves to burst into a song or hum the tune of her favourite music, just like you do. She is your pride and joy, and your greatest accomplishment in life.

But she is also a whirlwind of energy that leaves a trail of chaos and laughter in her wake wherever she goes.

Viv recognises that gleam in Evie’s eyes and the furrow in her eyebrows as she glances at the last two steps leading to the kitchen.

Her daughter was going to jump.

Viv hastily puts her cup down and lurches forward, catching the tornado that is her child. There is not a day that goes by where Viv does not thank her athleticism for being able to keep up with her little daredevil. 

She grasps her fearless little girl under her arms just before she can land the short distance to the ground. “Mama, Ducky jump!”

“I saw that, Ducky” She settles Evelyn on her hip, pressing a few kisses to her rosy cheek still warm from sleep. “But I’d rather not see that again. How many times have I told you you can’t jump from there”

“But I jump, Mama. Like a duck jumping in water!” Ducks are the little girl’s latest fixation– she loves going to the pond to watch the ducks, she loves to talk about ducks, she loves her duck stuffed animals etc. Viv thinks your daughter’s fascination with ducks was inevitable. When Evelyn was born, she was sweetly bundled in a light yellow blanket with a matching yellow beanie to warm her little head. Your private midwife briefly commented about how Evelyn little lips were constantly pursed in a pout whenever she slept, like that of a little duckling. Ever since then, “Ducky” became one of her nicknames.

Evelyn points one little chubby finger towards the kitchen counter where a plate of bite-sized waffles await her. 

“Waffles!” 

Viv snags the plate of waffles off the counter and deposits her duck-obsessed child into her booster chair. She hands her a fork and takes a seat on the chair right beside her. “Waffles yellow– like duckies, Mama!” 

Viv smiles endearingly at her daughter, all cherubic face and bouncy curls. “Just like duckies, Evie” 

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Now at the press conference, you watch as Viv and Jonas take their seats in front of the press, politely saying a few greetings to some familiar faces. Viv’s eyes meet yours briefly and she offers you a quick wink. 

Jonas leans forward in his seat and starts the press. “Hello, everyone. Let’s get this started then– I’ve got Vivianne Miedema with me today”

Being married to a footballer had it’s perks– free match tickets, the cool events, club merchandise, and the occasional Adidas billboards of your wife which your daughter loves to excitedly point out every time she spots one. However, sometimes it seems not everyone understands the difference between the Viv, the mum and wife, versus Vivianne Miedema, the footballer. 

“Everyone” being your toddler. 

She still hasn’t fully grasped the fact that her Mama can’t be on her beck and call, especially while she is at work. At the age of 3, she can’t tell the difference between the football that she plays at school and the football that her Mama plays. To her, it’s exactly the same. 

After all, during her football practice if she looks to the sidelines where the other mummies and daddies are watching and yells for her Mama, her Mama will come running. In Evie’s mind, if she wants Mama, she’ll go to Mama. 

You glance down at the little girl tucked in your arms. She was all buzz and energy throughout the match, crawling from lap to lap, jumping, dancing and shouting. It was no surprise that she was starting to doze off now. You were standing off to one side of the room, leaning against the wall to support the weight resting on your front. Evie was curled up in your arms, her eyes tiredly blinking open and closed a few times. Her tiny body was limp in your arms, her breath was evening out, and just like when she first came into this world, her little rosy lips were formed into a pout.

Just like a little duckling.

But despite your soft whispers to try to and lull her to sleep, your stubborn child was determined to fight the pull of slumber. You knew she wanted to see her Mama, just as she always did after a match. It was their routine, and Evie hated breaking routines. 

“First question for Jonas…” You tune out the press for a brief moment, reaching out to adjust the yellow noise cancelling headphones that were slipping off of Evelyn’s head when all of a sudden she opens her eyes and sits up in your arms. You didn’t have to guess what had woken up your child when you hear it. “– now a question for Viv Miedema…”

What was once a sleepy and tired toddler is now gone. In it’s place is a little girl who has realised her favourite person is in the room. Her eyes were now bright and alert, craning her neck to follow the sound of her mama’s voice booming from the speakers around the room. 

“…don't really think I celebrate goals but all the girls came up to me and they were taking the mick out of me because they were like 'You were actually celebrating’–“

You should’ve anticipated it. You should’ve know it. But by then it was too late.

“Mama!” 

Your daughter yells for Viv, lurching forward with her arms open and fingers pointing towards where Viv was sitting at the front of the room. You had no choice but to crouch down so you could stead your suddenly wiggly child. 

“Ducky, that’s enough” You speak in a hushed but firm tone. You knew that if you were to use your “Mummy voice” it would likely result in tears, and your daughter was not a quiet crier. “Mama is working right now”

But Evie was very determined to get to her mama, hastily trying to tug away from your hold on her arm. You knew heads were turning towards the both of you.

“Want Mama!” 

“Evelyn–“ You try to hug her, wanting to pick her up and run out of the room before she causes anymore distractions. Right now she was the epitome of an incoming toddler tantrum. Her chest heaved with each shaky breath, her small shoulders rising and falling with the weight of her emotions. Her cheeks flushed pink with frustration, and her fists clenched at her sides. 

“No no no no!” Her favourite word as of late and she was proudly demonstrating that she knew just how to use it. "No NO!"

Her big, doe-like eyes were glistening with unshed tears. Her bottom lip quivered as she stood cocooned in your arms, but furiously squirming away from your hold. In your daughter’s mind, being told that she can’t go to her Mama right now was the most devastating thing in the world, and the injustice of it all was threatening to overwhelm her.

“–Liefje” 

You look up as the sound of your wife’s voice and the familiar nickname echos around the room through the microphone. You crane your neck and you spot her now standing up from her chair, holding the mic to her mouth. She gives you a knowing smile. Viv always knows what to do.

“I’ll take her, Liefje. Give her to me” Viv waves a hand, beckoning you both closer. 

You pick up your still teary, pouty daughter and hoist her up to your hip. You walk the short distance towards the front of the room where Viv and Jonas are waiting. 

“Looks like Mama wants you, ducky” You murmur softly in Evie’s ear, pushing the curls of hair away from her eyes. Like a switch, your daughter perks up in your arms, twisting her head towards where you were heading. You could feel her little legs kicking the air in excitement. What a mood switch. 

You stop by the side of the small stage, placing Evie on her feet and quickly grab her hairband that was in your pocket. “Wait one second, Ducky. Let’s fix your hair.” There were cameras around and you would imagine that 10 years from now, your daughter will never forgive you if you let her stand in front of the cameras with a bird nest on top of her head. 

The hairband dangled from your fingers as you attempted to tame Evie’s unruly locks into a neat ponytail. But your daughter was having none of it. She wriggled, clearly eager to get to her Mama, as she batted your hands away.

And like always, Viv knew just what to do to keep your daughter from fussing. Temporarily. “Hi Ducky”

“Mama!” Chuckles round the room when mother and daughter exchanged waves of greetings to each other as if they hadn’t seen each other for days when in reality it had only been a few hours. 

You sighed, a hint of amusement twinkling in your eyes as you gently combed through Evie’s hair with your fingers. “Almost done" you coaxed, your voice gentle and patient as you worked to wrangle your little girl’s wayward curls. You settled on just pushing the front pieces of hair away from her eyes with the hairband. “All done. Now you can go to Mama” 

Evie did not need to be told twice. 

Her little legs pumped furiously and her curly hair bounced behind her. She ran around the table, past Jonas’ chair, to where Viv was standing waiting for her. Viv swings her daughter up to her hip and you watch as Viv leans close to whisper by her ear– most likely prompting Evie to greet the journalists and cameras. Your suspicions were confirmed when your little social butterfly happily waves a hand and bellows a little “hello!”

Your smile widens when her greeting is echoed by all the journalists, some waving back just as eagerly as your toddler. 

Viv then proceeds to sit back down, placing Evie on her lap. Your wife adjusts her chair and shuffles closer to the mic. “Sorry for that everyone…” 

She gestures to the toddler who is currently conspiring with the Arsenal manager. “This one is going through a phase where I am her favourite person, and I’m making the most of it until she realises her Mummy is more fun than me” 

Laughter rings around the room, but all you give the grinning dutch at the table is an eye roll. You know Evie loves you, but her bond with Viv was something special. Evelyn is Viv’s little shadow. 

One of the journalists kindly gestures for you to take the seat next to him in front row of the table and you thank him as you take a seat. 

“Right then. Let’s continue…” Jonas starts the press again, and this time, your toddler is happily sitting on her Mama’s lap. 

———————————-

So far the press is continuing on as normal. Journalists are prepared with questions for Viv and Jonas. “My question is for Viv.” You crane your neck to see a journalists a few rows behind you hold a hand up. “You have broken countless records in England. Arsenal literally put you on a pedestal with a temporary statue outside the Emirates Stadium, a first for a female player. Do things like that matter?” Viv leans forward towards the mic. “No not at all. I’ve already had five great years but I indicated to the club that we have to do better. Other players have done that too. Hopefully the club can bring in some reinforcements this summer– 

“AH!” Evie leans up, her little head nearly clashing into her Mama’s chin if it weren’t for Viv’s reflexes, and speaks directly into the mic. She giggles when it echos back. 

You wince as the mic feedback rings loudly in the room. 

“–Ducky, this mic is not for you. Mama’s trying to answer the question” Viv whispers but it obviously gets caught by the microphone and broadcasted to the entire room. You press your lips together to conceal your giggle as you watch your wife attempt to coax your daughter into letting go of the mic stand. Unfortunately, it seems your daughter is very fixated on the microphone because she tries to grab for it again. 

But Viv is faster. She hauls Evie off her lap for a second, turning her around so she is facing Viv and not the mic. 

“Ducky turn!” Your daughter whines loudly. She is clearly displeased at being turned away from her new toy. She pouts, twisting her body back around, and points at the mic. “Ducky turn! Ducky turn!”

You never though you would say this, but maybe there are consequences in teaching your daughter how to share and take turns. 

And your wife seems to think the same. “Well…at least you all have proof that we are teaching her how to take turns properly” She chuckles endearingly at the pouty toddler on her lap. 

“Okay” Viv relents with a sigh. “Ducky gets a turn.” She lifts Evie and turns her back around so she is facing the rest of the room, the press, and her shiny new toy– the black microphone. 

You shake your head as you watch your wife visibly soften. Evie has Viv wrapped around her little finger from the day she was born. Viv is almost always unable to deny her daughter anything, even if she claims to be the more stricter parent out of the two of you. 

“Since it’s Ducky’s turn, why don’t you have a go at answering the questions then?” Viv pulls the chair closer towards the table so Evie can reach the mic more comfortably. She directs the question to everyone in the room, clearly giving the reporters permission to ask Evie some questions. 

Not a second later, a few hands are up in the air. You smile at the sight of these very professional reporters taking the time to entertain your daughter’s antics, no matter how silly they may be. 

Jonas playfully gasps and leans into his mic. “Wow Evie, look at that! So many people want to ask you questions” 

“What do you think, ducky?” Viv asks the grinning toddler in her lap. “Which question shall we take?”

Your daughter cutely scrunches her face in concentration, one chubby little finger tapping her lips as if she was contemplating the secrets of the universe. You watch as she scans her choices of eager hands, and then points to a man sitting by the front row. You watch as Evie lean up to whisper something to her Mama and then turns back around with a shy smile. 

“Evie will take a question from the man in the front row with the yellow tie” Of course, it’s the yellow tie. Anything yellow is guaranteed to win your daughter over.

“Hello Miss Evelyn. My question for you is: what did you think of your Mum scoring two goals today?”

You watch as Viv pulls the mic closer towards Evie, giving her a nod of support when your daughter turns to her for encouragement.

“Uh…” You cringe internally as your daughter presses her mouth as close to the mic as possible, practically gnawing on it, and the sound is magnified by the speakers. The press seem to take it to stride, a few coos of encouragement sounding around the room. “…I like duckies”

“Oh! That’s nice” Bless the journalist. You doubt that bit would make it to the final draft of the article. “Ducks are quite nice, aren’t they?”

Your daughter nods and hums into the mic, wriggling from her spot on your wife’s lap, clearly eager to talk more about her favourite subject. “Duckies yellow!”

You watch as the journalists couldn't help but be charmed by Evelyn’s enthusiasm, their professional demeanour melting away as they listened to your spirited little girl. Some even leaned in closer, eager to catch every word she says, the cameras capturing the moment.

“Ducks are yellow, clever girl! But let Mama have a turn now, please” You try to stifle your laughter behind your hand as Viv has to practically wrestle the mic away from Evie, grabbing both of her little hands in one of hers to settle the mischievous toddler. 

———————————————

Viv was more than happy to continue the rest of the press with her daughter in her lap, even if she has to routinely stop and grab a little hand as it beelines for the microphone. Viv lets Evie babble into the microphone a more few times and she couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride in her heart. She may be a footballer on the pitch, but her greatest joy was sitting right here in her lap, eager to share in her world, one stolen microphone at a time.

“Do you want to say anything to Mummy?” Viv points you out for your daughter to see. It was already nearing the end of the press conference. "Anything to say to Mummy before we finish?”

Your daughter thinks for a moment, her face titling to the side and her nose adorably scrunching up in concentration. Thinking about what to say to your Mummy is a very big task for a 3 year old. The room goes silent as everyone waits with baited breath. 

“…I- I love you, Mummy” 

Hey, my loves!

It's been while since I posted and that's mainly due to life getting in the way + not being inspired to write. By some miracle, I somehow managed to finish writing this short little fic (featuring a different player this time– surprise!). This was inspired by seeing that cute video of Alex Morgan and her daughter doing post-match interviews lol

hopefully this will only motivate me to keep on writing.

I appreciate all of you, thanks for being patient

-- kisses, butter

*This work is my original creation. Please don’t copy, share, or translate it without asking for my permission first. Thanks for respecting that!

[angelmush]

top five kitchen items you can't live without? or ten if it's easier. personally i am so so so grateful for access to an enameled cast iron dutch oven and it makes me wonder what others use ?

oohhh that's such a good question!! im gna have to go to ten LOL

a good chef's knife !! i tend to heavily favor my knives and could run my kitchen w just one or two easily

a big heavy bottomed pot for sauces n pasta n soups, i'd love to have a dutch oven someday lol

cast iron skillet. it is divisive which style of frying pan is best, ppl tend to be deeply loyal to their favorites. i favor a cast iron for most things, especially searing meats, making dutch babies, pizzas, veggies, fried eggs, and so on !! my go-to!! also love that it can go in the oven reliably. but i'd be lying if i wasn't attached to all my pans :'')

stainless or carbon steel pan. has it's moments where it's the right tool for the job. i like these for making fish w a good crispy skin or emulsifying my pasta water w my pasta n sauce

nonstick pan. rare, but useful for things like scrambled eggs and pancakes, delicate things like that.

this is a recent discovery for me, but a food scale!! has been sooo useful for me i've eliminated the use of measuring cups n spoons in my practice (especially 4 baking!!)

a fish spatula!! she's multi-talented <3

tongs or metal chopsticks r saviors for me bc i intuitively want to just use my hands to flip everything and these r a decent substitute to save the tips of my fingers, also great for stirring and imo could sub for a whisk

a large cake pan!! versatile, can roast veggies or proteins in it, bake cakes or cookies, can be used in prep work. just a nice little extra thingy to have around

a set of mixing bowls in a WIDE range of sizes ! soooo nice to have many on hand when meals have multiple components

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pasta alla vodka

this was taught to me by a dear friend whose skill i aspire to one day match. we are both college students and have found this to be a quick, cheap, simple, and amazing dish every time. ive used it to impress friends, family, and my partner.

no real measurements. use your heart (and intuition).

ingredients:

- 1 yellow or white onion

- 1 8oz can or tube of tomato paste

- heavy cream or half & half

- vodka (white wine works in a pinch)

- fresh parmesan (not the pre-grated stuff)

- however many cloves of garlic your heart desires

- crushed red pepper flake

- fresh basil

- salt & pepper

- olive oil

- whatever kind of pasta you want, but my favorite for this recipe is penne. spaghetti works great too.

- reserved pasta water

- this recipe works best with a stainless steel or aluminum pan but a nonstick skillet will work just fine

directions:

the pasta

follow the instructions on the package for your chosen pasta.

remember to salt your pasta water like you would a well-seasoned soup.

DO NOT FORGET to drain some of the pasta water into a measuring cup!! you'll need it for the sauce.

the sauce should come together pretty quickly while the pasta cooks. ideally your pasta should be done cooking by the time you add the tomato paste to the sauce. i'd recommend throwing your pasta in to cook when you start dicing the onions for the sauce.

the sauce

dice your onion into small pieces

crush or mince your garlic

chiffonade (stack leaves into one big leaf like russian dolls and then roll into a bundle, then cut into strips) your basil

heat pan over medium heat

add about a tablespoon of olive oil and heat. you'll know it's hot enough when it starts sliding around the pan like water.

sauté onions until soft and translucent, add your garlic and red pepper flake once the onions are about halfway cooked.

season with salt and pepper. be generous.

once the garlic has a little color and has become fragrant, add in your tomato paste and stir it around the pan, incorporating the onions and garlic into it. it should form like a tomato-onion-garlic-blob.

allow this to cook and dry out a bit, letting it caramelize in the pan. if using a stainless steel or aluminum pan, look for brown bits of fond sticking to the bottom of the pan.

add your vodka, just enough to loosen up the tomato-blob into a more easily workable consistency.

immediately scrape up that brown fond in the bottom of the pan as soon as you add the vodka.

if you timed everything right, by now your pasta should be done and you should have some pasta water reserved. add pasta water until just before your desired sauce consistency.

add your heavy cream and half and half until you get your desired sauce consistency and stir until the sauce turns a beautiful iconic orange color.

grate in fresh parmesan cheese to emulsify into the sauce

add your pasta to the sauce

add about 3/4 of the chiffonade basil

stir to combine everything

serve in a bowl or on a plate (or just on the bare table, see if i care), grate extra parmesan cheese over top, then add a few cracks of black pepper if you feel like it. garnish with leftover strips of basil. enjoy.

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Use tea bags or not?

I put a small announcement in my discord server (you can join here, ages 15-30) the other day and wanted to do more research on it.

DISCLAIMER: You're still free to do whatever. I'm aware that we get plastic articles from nearly everything in our lives, but I personally believe that reducing it where we can find affordable and good options is a good thing. If you agree you might be interested in this article too!

Micro plastics are suspected to impact human health, new research shows that tea bags can shed millions of plastic particles. Especially if the tea bags are made from polypropylene, a common material for this use.

The test

The tests was done much like an average consumer would brew their cup of tea. Sterile water was heated up to 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit. The cups were stirred and then the particles were measured.

Study author, Alba García-Rodríguez, explained that the water, temperature and the stirring can cause the tea bags to release plastic.

Materials and particles released

The materials used in the research is polypropylene, nylon, and cellulose. All commonly used for tea bags. From worst to best, the polypropylene released as much as 1.2 billion particles into the water. Paper cellulose followed next by releasing 135 million particles per milliliter. Lastly, nylon shed 8.18 million. For reference, a conventional tea cup holds about 150ml, according to an article from teaguardian.com.

Exposed to human cells

After the micro and nono plastic was extracted from the tea the particles were exposed to human intestinal cells. These human cells absorbed the particles, which means the plastic articles can remain in our body after drinking tea.

Mucus cells had the highest intake of micro plastic, and within 24 hours the plastic particles had reached the nucleus of the cells, where we find our DNA.

Health impact

We still aren't completely sure how this will impact our health. While we can't draw any conclusions just yet, experts have found the results of this research concerning. "After being ingested, the microplastics could target the tissues and organs in the gastrointestinal tract, Meeker explained. They could then enter the bloodstream and “get into circulation,” enabling them to infiltrate other tissues and organs throughout the body." (Health.com, link can be found at the bottom of this post).

Options for less micro plastics in our daily lives

García recommends loose-leaf tea reusable filters or infusers in stainless steel.

Store food in glass containers.

Avoid plastic water bottles.

Limit plastic wrapped food where you can.

Reusable drinking straws in bamboo, stainless steel, glass, etc.

Beeswax wrap can also be used to wrap food in.

Bamboo toothbrush.

Carry plastic free utensils and mug/cup in your bag if you know you will buy coffee or some food.

The list goes on with the overall message of avoiding plastic.

Links:

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/plastic-free-products-global-citizens/?gad_source=1

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link

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What are those weird, cloudy spots on your glass shower door or stainless steel sink? If you guessed they’re from hard water, then you’re right–but what does that mean? How can water be hard and how can it stain so many things in your apartment or house?  Those yucky hard water stains are unsightly and gross and ugly. They’re also tricky to clean. That’s the worst part. Here, we’re going to illuminate the actually-not-too-difficult process to get rid of them. It’ll work whether you plan on DIY-ing the process, hiring a professional, or even starting your own cleaning company. This is how our Pros handle the job. What is Hard Water and Why Does It Stain? When we think of things that deserve the adjective ‘hard’ we might think of an old saying like “as hard as nails” or things like iron, rocks, or even a trigonometry exam. That’s not what we mean when we talk about good old H20 being hard. We’ll turn to the experts at the Department of Energy for help. They say that hard water is water with dissolved minerals in it. They measure that stuff in grains per gallon, or gpg for short. Here’s how they classify mineral content in water. 0-3 gpg is soft water 3.5-7 gpg is moderate (and ideal, according to the Department of Energy) More than 7.5 gpg is considered to be hard water  Calcium and magnesium are the usual suspects when water is hard. Calcium might build strong bones, but a too-high concentration in your water can cause some annoying problems, including these irritations. The stains that you see on chrome faucets, sinks, and shower doors are mineral deposits left behind by hard water that’s full of minerals.  DIY Hard Water Stain Removal Supplies  Here are the products and supplies you’ll need to get rid of hard water stains. Cleaning Products Other Supplies Dish soap Microfiber cloths White vinegar Spray bottles Baking soda Soft bristle brush or toothbrush Hydrogen peroxide Sponge Rubbing alcohol Squeegee Lemons There are products you can buy at a well-stocked supermarket or your local hardware store. They’re specifically designed to remove hard water stains. You can use them if that’s what you want, but there are inexpensive concoctions you can make at home. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass Shower Doors Glass shower doors – whether they’re clear or frosted – offer a huge surface for hard water stains to form. Every time you or your family takes a shower, the doors get an onslaught of water spray from the showerhead. It can feel like an insurmountable undertaking to get those doors clean. Step 1: In a clean spray bottle, combine one cup of water with one cup of white vinegar and give it a shake or two to mix. Step 2: Spray the vinegar and water solution all over that glass shower door. Leave it be for 30 minutes or so. Step 3: Grab a clean sponge sprayed with the same mixture to scrub stains until they vanish. Step 4: If you still see stains,  mix equal parts baking soda and water, apply the paste, and leave it for about 10 minutes. Step 5: Spray the dried paste. It will foam up. Wait for it to stop. Step 6: Put that sponge to work to scrub at stains. Step 7: Rinse the door with hot water. Use  a squeegee to dry it. Drying the area you’ve cleaned is crucial, because you’re rinsing with hard water and drying it is the best way to prevent hard water stains from reappearing. You may want to consider keeping that squeegee handy and using it after every shower. Watch this video to see how to make your own homemade shower cleaning product and remove both hard water stains and soap scum. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Stainless Steel If you’ve got  stains on your stainless steel sink or appliances, you can employ the identical described above. If you haven’t got vinegar or baking soda on hand, here’s a speedy method that requires another item you probably have on hand. Lemons! Step 1: Halve a lemon. Step 2: Rub the cut end on any hard water stains on stainless steel. Step 3: Leave the lemon juice to work on those stains for 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Go over those stains with a sponge or cloth. Step 5: Rinse the lemon juice with plain, hot water. Step 6: Dry to prevent new stains from showing up. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Glassware There’s something about drinking out of a stained glass that’s just gross. Here’s how to avoid serving your guests something so unappealing. Step 1: Fill up your sink or basin with equal parts water and vinegar and add a bit of baking soda for extra oomph. Step 2: Let your glassware soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Step 3: Take a clean sponge or cloth and rub any lingering stains. Step 4: Rinse in hot water. Step 5: Dry the glassware with a microfiber cloth or towel to prevent new stains from making an appearance. These same steps and processes will also take care of stained flatware and dishes. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Marble Tubs and Showers Got a tub made of porcelain, or porcelain tiles in your bathroom or kitchen? What about a plastic shower insert? Great news: you’ve already learned the methods you’ll use to clean them.  If you’ve got a tub or shower made of marble – or any other porous material – it’s not safe to use vinegar. In fact, you could irreparably damage your shower. Try this instead. Step 1: Mix ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol with one cup of water and use a funnel to pour into your favorite spray bottle. Step 2: Spray and leave for about 5 minutes.  Step 3: Use a clean sponge to rub out the stains until they disappear. Step 4: Wipe clean. Step 5: Use a microfiber towel or squeegee to dry. How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Clothes If you’ve got extra hard water, you may discover ugly yellow mineral stains on some of your shirts and other apparel. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can do to remove those stains. Soak your laundry in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar. Leave your clothing in the solution for at least a half an hour. Run the clothing through a regular wash cycle. To prevent hard water stains from reappearing, use liquid laundry detergent instead of powder and add ½ cup of Borax to every load you do. FAQ Question Answer How do you remove calcified hard water stains? You may require several treatment cycles to get rid of calcified hard water stains. We suggest making a paste of baking soda and water. Apply to stains and leave in place for 10 minutes. Then spray with equal parts water and vinegar and scrub with a pumice stone. Repeat if stains persist. Does Dawn dish soap and vinegar remove hard water stains? Putting a little dish soap to your water and vinegar mixture can add some extra cleaning power and make it easier to get rid of hard water stains. Are hard water stains harmful? They sure can be harmful… to your wallet and your skin. Financially, it’s definitely more costly to have hard water. Your appliances will feel the pain and may need to be serviced or replaced. Bathing or showering in a home with hard water can dry out your skin and hair, and even lead to things like eczema. How can I prevent hard water stains from forming in the first place? One of the best ways to prevent hard water from staining your shower door, tub, and stainless steel is to use a water softener in your home’s water system. How can I tell if my water is hard? You may recognize that you’ve got hard water if you see stains. Other than that, you can find out for sure by ordering a testing kit online. What’s the best way to clean hard water stains from faucets and showerheads? Take a microfiber cloth soaked in vinegar and drape it, leaving it there for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry. Conclusion Mineral-heavy water stains can show up in many places in your house, including your vintage porcelain bathtub, stainless steel kitchen sink, or even your clothes. You can tackle the job and get rid of those stains by following the simple steps from our Pros. Source link