Is Your Water
Leaving Stains?
Is Your Water
Leaving Stains?
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Staining Could Be a Symptom of Water Issues
Does it seem like your sinks and bathtubs are constantly stained no matter how often you clean them? Or, do your clothes somehow look less clean after going through your washing machine? If mystery stains are a common occurrence in your house, your water may be the culprit.
What Causes Water to Leave Stains?
Iron & Manganese
Depending on where you live, your water might contain high amounts of iron or manganese, which can cause rusty orange or black staining. You’ll see these stains on clothes, sinks, tubs, toilets, and water-using appliances like dishwashers.
Acidic Water
When water has a low pH, it often leaves behind telltale blue-green stains. These stains are most noticeable on lighter-colored surfaces that your water comes in contact with, such as sinks, tubs and showers, toilets, and even white fabrics.
Which items can be stained by water?
Fixtures
Appliances
Laundry
Eliminating Water Stains
A water analysis can reveal the source of your staining. If your water contains high levels of iron or manganese, a Kinetico Water Softener or a Kinetico Water Filter can help eliminate water staining problems. If the test reveals that you have acidic water, a Crystal Clear Acid Neutralizer will treat your water and eliminate unsightly stains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common types of water stains, and what causes them?
Orange and brown staining is typically caused by iron or manganese, naturally occurring minerals that are especially common in well water throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Blue-green stains usually indicate acidic water, which corrodes copper pipes and leaves deposits on sinks, tubs, toilets, and even white laundry.
Are water stains just a cosmetic problem, or is there a bigger issue?
If I’m noticing staining, should I be concerned about drinking water from my tap?
However, staining can also point to conditions, such as corrosion, that may introduce metals like copper or lead into your water over time. Because there’s no way to know the cause based on staining alone, testing your water is the safest way to determine whether it’s appropriate to continue drinking it untreated.
How quickly should I act after noticing water stains?
Will a water softener fix my staining problem?
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