What are Hard Water Deposits?

• Hard water deposits are a result of high alkaline levels in your water supply. Lime scale typically causes this and it is especially present in a well water supply. The excess residue settles onto surrounding surfaces as discolored, flaky residue.
  
  

How Hard Water Deposits Affect Your Washer

• The hard water in the washing machine quickly discolors clothing as you run it through the wash, leaving dark stains over clothing that are seemingly impossible to remove. Not only can it damage clothing, but it can also put wear and tear on your washing machine including the interior hoses and any other part of the washer that meets with the hard water supply.
  
  

How to Remove the Hard Water From Your Washer

• To get rid of the hard water buildup, run a hot water wash cycle and add in 1 qt. white vinegar. The vinegar breaks up the alkaline in the water quickly, requiring little work on your part. After running the initial wash cycle, repeat this every one to two weeks to prevent hard water from settling onto your washer in the future.
  
  

How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Clothing

• To remove the discolored stains from your clothing, soak the garments in a mixture of 1 cup vinegar per 1 gallon warm water. Let the garments soak for one hour and wash as usual in the washing machine.