Five Steps for Getting Rid of Hard Water Stains from a Glass Coffee Pot
1. Soak the pot in Vinegar and water
Fill the pot with one part white vinegar and one part water and let it soak for an hour. The vinegar and water mix works to break down the calcium and limescale deposits. After an hour, rinse the pot and scrub it with a brush or sponge.
2. Make a baking soda paste
Mix baking soda with water to form a paste and apply this paste to the stains. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrub them off with a brush or a scrubber.
3. Empty the pot and scrub it directly
Empty the pot and scrub the stains using a scourer or steel wool. This should help to break down the deposits. After scrubbing, rinse the pot and rinse and it with a brush.
4. Use lemon and salt
Mix lemon juice and salt to form a paste, and then spread the paste on the stains. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then scrub with a brush or scouring pad. Rinse with warm water and the stains will be gone.
5. Use a glass cleaner
Spray a glass cleaner onto the stains, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrub with a scouring pad. Rinse the pot with warm water and the stains will be gone.
Tips for Cleaning Hard Water Stains from a Glass Coffee Pot
- Be careful when using any of the above methods. Too much scrubbing can damage the glass of the pot.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners. They can scratch the glass and make the stains worse.
- For stubborn stains, repeat the process until the stains are completely gone.
