Hometalk is where people share and help with everything home & garden

Orlando, FL on Dec 09, 2011

Question for irrigation professionals: the sprayers in the bushes lining my walls pop up and spray away from the house

but the wind seems to blow the mist back on the bottom part of my windows. Im getting water deposit build up on the bottom of the windows. I tried cleaning it with Kaboom, then vinegar and the spots won't come off. I'm afraid after time the bottom third of my windows are going to be opaque. Any suggestions?

4 Comments

Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ

You are getting hard water stains. Much like those you find on the shower doors in the bath. Only difference is the outside windows cook in the heat of the day. I had the same thing happen to my truck windows. The neighbors sprinkler came on and the wind blew the water all over my NEW truck. I have yet to find anything that will remove these horrible stains. I tried all the normal stuff suggested. Even used hard water additives from the dishwasher that we use to get the glasses clean. ...»
Nothing worked.
Seeing they are house windows, perhaps a white compound would work. Cannot use this on auto glass for fear of tiny scratches that will make it harder to see in the night or rain, but I would think it would not be to bad on house windows.
I will be interested in hearing what other people have to say about this myself.

on Dec 10, 2011 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Have you tried CLR? I think it's kind of a miracle product for shower doors.

on Dec 10, 2011 · Like 0
Donna Dixson Buford, GA

If that zone is watering the shrub bed only I suggest switching it to a drip irrigation line. You will lose less water to over spray and evaporation, be greener and your windows will not suffer.

on Dec 10, 2011 · Like 1
Joe Washington Marietta, GA

I can't help you with your stain problem but agree with Four Season on the drip system. A great solution for any planting area.

on Dec 10, 2011 · Like 0