How to Remove Hard-Water Stains from Glass, Tile and Fixtures
Roswell's water is hard, and it leaves white spots and crusty buildup on showers and faucets. Here's how professionals remove it — and keep it from coming back.
MThe Medovanta team 5 min read
If your shower glass turns cloudy a day after cleaning, or your faucets grow a chalky white crust, you're seeing hard-water deposits. Water in much of southeastern New Mexico is high in calcium and magnesium, and when it evaporates those minerals stay behind.
Why regular cleaners don't work
Mineral scale is alkaline, so most all-purpose cleaners slide right over it. It needs a mild acid to dissolve — and the right technique to avoid scratching glass or etching natural stone.
Step by step: glass shower doors
- Rinse the glass with warm water to loosen soap scum.
- Spray a 50/50 mix of warm white vinegar and water, or a commercial descaler.
- Let it dwell for 10–15 minutes — dwell time does the work, not scrubbing.
- Agitate with a non-scratch pad, working top to bottom.
- Rinse thoroughly and squeegee dry.
Faucets and fixtures
Wrap crusty faucets and shower heads in a cloth soaked in vinegar for 30 minutes, then scrub around the base with an old toothbrush. Always rinse well and dry with microfiber to bring back the shine.
Keep it from coming back
- Squeegee shower glass after every use — 30 seconds a day prevents nearly all buildup.
- Apply a glass protectant every few months so water beads off.
- Consider a water softener or a filtered shower head.
- Book regular professional cleans so buildup never gets a head start.
Hard-water descaling is part of every Medovanta deep clean, and you can add hard-water spot treatment to any window cleaning visit.
