How do I remove a huge hard water stain on laminate countertop?

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I have a dark grey/marble effect laminate countertop in my kitchen. We made the mistake of putting our dish rack on it without anything underneath to catch the water and now the whole side of the countertop next to the sink is whitish from calcium and other mineral deposits. We've tried everything (cleaning products, Lime-a-way, all types of calcium-removing products, etc.). We don't want to scrub too hard for fear of scratching the surface and making it worse. Is there a way to safely remove the hard water stain?

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  1. jajadajade says:

    Use Clorox.

  2. Dutchess says:

    There is a product called BarKeepers Friend that is really good at removing stains. [I am not sure if it would scratch or not]

  3. Tony says:

    If it's just a stain, a 50/50 water and Clorox should remove it without damaging the counter top. Does Lime Away remove Calcium? It should tell all that it's good for. If not Try CLR, for Calcium, Lime and Rust, and let it sit on there for a bit.
    Good Luck, ;-)

  4. A Nonny Mouse says:

    Try letting white vinegar sit on the stain for a bit…..white vinegar is great for breaking up mineral deposits-my last home had very hard water and there was no place to install a water softener so white vinegar became my best friend….as long as the countertop is a non-porous laminate the white vinegar is safe…now it may take a few hours to loosen the minerals…follow up after you've wiped/washed the vinegar with a watery paste made from Barkeeper's Helper-it's great stuff ( I've used it on my antique brass bed & my white laminate shower surround & my smoothtop stove-it will not scratch! Let the paste sit for a spell if there are stubborn spots…..Good Luck

  5. Nature says:

    Try heating up white vinegar on your stove top & applying with a sponge or some soft abrasive.

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