Approximately 85 percent of American households live with water that is packed with minerals (a/k/a hard water). Per the USGS, hard water is defined as water that is “…high in dissolved minerals, largely calcium and magnesium.”

And while there are some commercially available cleaning products that will tackle hard water stains, they can be caustic to deal with, not to mention the impact they can have on the environment.

Fortunately, there are less harmful ways to deal with hard water stains and build-up such as using cleaners that are made from all natural ingredients.   

And the bonus is, these materials are not only easy to find, but you may already have some or all of them in your home right now!