Why Are There Water Stains on Your Tub and Tile?

Keeping the stains from appearing on the tub and tiles in the bathroom can be a real chore, especially if you have no idea what the underlying cause of the problem is.

While your local water treatment facility is hard at work trying to keep the water as clean as possible, microscopic mineral deposits are hard at work in your plumbing to create those ugly stains. Consider the following in your effort to restore the beauty of the bathroom and win the battle against hard water.

What is the Cause of These Stains?

Those microscopic minerals that are in the water are trapped inside your hot water heater for extended periods of time. The minerals begin to collect and gather inside the tank and the plumbing lines. When water sits in the tank waiting to be used, is begins to turn a rusty color from the contaminants within the hot water heater. That water then comes out the bathroom faucets and over time causes those ugly stains to form on the tub and tiles.

Is There a Quick Fix to Stop the Stains?

The quick fix to stop the contaminated water from ever reaching the bathroom is to have your local plumbing repair company first flush out all the debris in the hot water heater tank. Depending when the last time this flushing was performed, most of the mineral deposits will be washed away and removed from the tank.

If you can afford a new water treatment system, inquire with the plumber about installing a whole-home water treatment system. That will help to reduce untreated water from getting inside the home and causing those stains in the bathroom.

How Can You Remove Tub and Tile Stains?

The simple answer for removing the stains in the bathroom is good old elbow grease and some vinegar. Place straight vinegar in a bucket and soak a new soft sponge with the solution. Run the sponge over any of those ugly brown stain, and make certain you avoid using any type of brittle or abrasive cleaning products.

These products will leave permanent scratches throughout the bathroom, making the location look worse than before. For areas with stubborn stains, allow the area to soak in the vinegar before scrubbing clean. Once you have removed the stains, you should see an improvement after the water tank has been flushed of all mineral deposits.

We can prevent water stains in your Stuart home. Call Allore’s Plumbing at (772) 288-0998 for help!