This DIY Hard Water Stain Remover is Natural and Easy to Use at the Homestead

cleaning the toilet

The first thing you need to make your own DIY water stain remover is the right ingredients. Fortunately, you can find everything you will need in the kitchen pantry.

By combining different ingredients from several recipes I tried, I have found a ratio of ingredients that really seems to do the trick and minimizes the amount of scrubbing needed. Plus, all of these ingredients are readily available in my home.
One of my all time favorite natural cleaners is distilled white vinegar. Vinegar is an acid, which makes it great for dissolving hard water stains. It’s also quite affordable which means that I can use plenty of it if I need to.
To the white vinegar I added Epsom salt. While a lot of the salt dissolves, some remains which works as a mild abrasive when you scrub the toilet bowl.
Lastly, the natural dish soap in this recipe helps to cut grime and any build up. I tend to use a natural fragrance-free dish soap, but I am sure any type of dish soap should do the trick.
Since this recipe isn’t antibacterial, I suggest using it as a follow-up to any natural disinfectants. I created it mainly as a way to get rid of those hard water stains. I’ve also used it in my tub, around my bathroom sink, and even around my kitchen sink and sprayer (using an old tooth brush to really scrub those stains!).
When I find I need a little more scrubbing power, I add some Epsom salt directly to surfaces and spray the cleaner solution on it. Then I scrub with a toothbrush or sponge until clean. It has worked on most hard surfaces in my home brilliantly!
Also, if you are looking to add some antibacterial properties and fresh scents to this cleaner, you could use a few drops of essential oils. I use this handy chart to determine which oils are anti-microbial, antibacterial, and antiviral.
Ingredients

3 cups distilled white vinegar
1 cup Epsom salt (find it here)
2 tablespoons natural liquid dish soap (learn how to make liquid soap or find a good natural brand here)
optional antibacterial essential oils (find pure essential oils here)

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large mason jar.
Stir and cap tightly. Shake well until most of the Epsom salts have dissolved.
Pour ⅓ of the mixture into the toilet bowl and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes.
Scrub and flush away.
I find that 30 minutes is plenty of time for this solution to work its magic! I allowed my toilet to get some serious hard water stains and then used about ½ of the mixture and voila! Clean as a whistle.

Save money and rely less on harsh chemicals with this easy DIY water stain remover. I'm so glad I took the time to learn how to put together this stain remover; it'll be a great cleaner to use at the homestead and later when SHTF!

Source: DIY Natural 


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