How do you remove hard water deposits on outside windows?

Deb25257015
by Deb25257015
Our yard's irrigation system leaves lots of hard water deposits on our outside windows which are impossible to fully remove. I don't want it to ruin the window, so what do I use? I have tried several different remedies to no avail. HELP!!!

  6 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jun 23, 2017

    Make a solution of white vinegar and water,add a dab of dish soap and a dab of jet dry

    • Deb25257015 Deb25257015 on Jun 26, 2017

      Thank you, Janet. I have tried plain vinegar and scrubbing with a nylon pad and got "some" help, but I will definitely try your solution with the added ingredients. Hoping this helps!

  • Julie Boger-Rusaw Julie Boger-Rusaw on Jun 23, 2017

    janets solution works, especially when sprayed on from a hose and scrubbed

  • Russbow Russbow on Jun 23, 2017

    I use an electric portable drill, with a nylon brush, then specific cleaners, do a search for them. THEN squeege after rinsing. Works for me. Same is true for the glass on my fireplace sides, with specific fireplace glass cleaner. The drill and brush saves a lot of arm work.

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Jun 23, 2017

    Janet's solution should work. My Mom always used vinegar water on her windows and they sparkled. She usually started with ammonia water to take care of the dingy dirt and rinsed with the vinegar water, but the vinegar takes care of hard water deposits usually. If nothing else, try putting vinegar on a rag to soak on the tougher spots.

  • Sco19943475 Sco19943475 on Jun 23, 2017

    Vinegar? Try it, does shower doors well.

  • Lin17481120 Lin17481120 on Jun 26, 2017

    vinegar is a must have. Mix with hot water and using a soft cloth, wash them. Dry with another soft cloth.