Please note: The steel wool is 0000#. Anything else will scratch your glass.

@leonardbreau8928

2 жыл бұрын

This article is now a year old, have you noticed any etching or deterioration of the glass over time by using such a strong acid as The Works?

@D-blaze

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonardbreau8928 just use 0000 steel or bronze wool. The toilet bowl cleaner is more risk than worth when it comes to paint and window sills

@leonardbreau8928

2 жыл бұрын

@@D-blaze Thanks for the feedback!

@TheKraken2019

2 ай бұрын

What apart cheap apartment windows that are cheap tempered glass? We can’t use steel wool #0000 on them because they scratch immediately. What would you recommend for those types of windows?

Thank you for this!!! I can't tell you how much it helped me. If I saw one more Google result for using vinegar and baking soda, I was going to give up forever on getting rid of these stains 🤦🏼‍♀️

@mic76051

9 ай бұрын

@lolabloo i’m right there with you. I live in the Dallas, Texas area and my western facing windows gave me a little hope of ever being cleaned. I just don’t understand how people can suggest a solution of soapy water and vinegar, which can be useful in some instances, and tout it as the solution for all sun-baked water stains. It simply don’t work. But this video solved my problem. I’m so grateful. And it’s pretty easy.

@mic76051

9 ай бұрын

And though I am from Texas, I don’t sound as much like a Texan as my message suggested. My brand new progressive lenses are keeping me from proofreading as effectively as I used to.

@tilatsiddiqui3969

7 ай бұрын

Limescale remover spray viakal or flash will do the same thing you won’t need stupid wire wool

@falsedragon33

3 ай бұрын

Vinegar would work, as it is an acid, although extremely weak compared to this Hydrochloric Acid solution. But its no longer an acid if you put sodium carbinate in it.

@danielpaulson8838

2 ай бұрын

@@falsedragon33Childhood rocket fuel. 😅

Great idea. I went ahead and hosed down the window and seals after treatment then proceeded to do a normal window wash. It's time consuming but I didn't want the acid damaging the customers paint

Thank you SO much for posting this!!! We have an irrigation system in our yard and add that with the wind that is often present, hard water stains have been a part of my window cleaning frustration for 10 years now. I've tried numerous things, all with LOTS of scrubbing, but none have ever removed all of the stains. This was SO easy!! I followed your directions and without much scrubbing all of the hard water stains are completely gone for the first time ever!! I can't thank you enough!!

@ooopticnerveee

4 ай бұрын

Did you have any issues with the cleaner on your siding? I have one window with really bad water spots but I’m worried about the stucco around it getting ruined!

@donwmitchell

Ай бұрын

Same here, hard water stains on windows that were probably caused by overspray/wind drift from our irrigation system (extremely hard well water), This worked like magic! Our nearby Lowes didn't carry The Works but they had Zep Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, which worked perfectly!

AWESOME. Worked 100% on truck with water spotted windows built up over the years. Thanks for the Pro-tip👍

....and wash off the siding as well! Ha ha ha ha! Been struggling with this. Have YEARS of hard water buildup on windows from watering the lawn. I used Soft Scrub but I ended up using an electric Finishing Sander with a ScotchBrite scrub pad & it still didn't take it off. So I'm definitely going to try this! Thx!

@theinspiredgardener6434

3 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

Amazing! I've tried every tip to rid my shower doors of hard water stains to no avail. This worked great. Thank you so much!

I've been scouring for car detailing videos on how to remove water stains and I literally never thought to look up window cleaning videos for windows on buildings lol thank you so much for this.

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bonnielayfield1406

3 жыл бұрын

You get this on the paint on your car and you will be sorry.

@13christbane

Жыл бұрын

@@bonnielayfield1406 it does nothing to paint

Skipped the toilet cleaner, used dish soap, water and them #0000 steel wool on a window that hasn't been cleaned in 10 years. The medium level of hard water deposit fogging came off after cleaning the surface 8-12 times. There are still some light deposits, but most are gone and the window looks dang near new. I've been waiting 20 years for this hack (I guess my Google skills are lacking... )! Now to tackle my shower door!

@ooopticnerveee

4 ай бұрын

I’ve found that soapy water + the 0000 steel wool is perfectly fine for most applications. I have precisely one really bad window that the above formula isn’t strong enough to cut through, so I’m going to try the method in the video. Hope it works! 😂

Wow! I can't believe how this works! A little elbow grease and voila! Much cheaper than replacing my windows! Thank you so much.

The final squeegee on the little window was so satisfying.

We were doing a major remodel and I decided I was finally going to tackle my hard water-stained windows. (It was really bad). Walmart was out of The Works, so I used Lysol Bowl cleaner instead. It works just as well! You can literally see the deposits sizzle while as it is dissolving. Thank you again!

Used the works and it instantly took off the hard water stains and the window looks brand new. Thanks!

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

This is a great idea. I had some on my living room windows and used stovetop glass cleaner. Worked really well. But this is cheaper and just as effective.

I followed your method and the windows looked great. The customer is pleased. I never rinsed the siding ( not suggested in the video ), and now they want me to replace the courses of siding below the windows that were damaged by the toilet bowl cleaner.

@dogrescuer1321

2 жыл бұрын

Common sense, sorry.

@ridethepace6005

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogrescuer1321 when I went to replace the siding, the windows fell out. Now I'm sitting on the toilet thinking about all the money you cost me and guess what? The toilet is filthy but I can't clean it because I'm out of toilet bowl cleaner. The irony, am I right?

@dogrescuer1321

2 жыл бұрын

@@ridethepace6005 ok, " use common sense

@ridethepace6005

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogrescuer1321 No , I used Clorox brand toilet bowl cleaner. Never heard of that brand, Common Sense.

@donnamcclelland3900

Жыл бұрын

He did say to rinse the siding because the cleaner is blue and will stain it. Oh, and take some effing personal responsibility instead of blaming other people!

Just wanted to say that I did it exactly like you and it works perfectly. I think the key is the steel wool, not the bowl cleaner. I tried another section with soapy water and steel wool and it worked just as good. Thanks!

@jackson4861

2 жыл бұрын

Triple zero steel wool ?

@D-blaze

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackson4861 0000

@alexandrevelado3253

Жыл бұрын

​@@D-blaze the name of ur steel?

@D-blaze

Жыл бұрын

@@alexandrevelado3253 any 0000 wool will work. I buy in bulk but I can't think of the name off hand. If you didn't know already... steel wool will scratch tint, window film, paint and will rust over time. When used properly, it's the best price point. (I have a construction cleaning company so we use it daily) Safer/more expensive alternatives to wool would be walnut pads, magic erasers, or even 0000 bronze wool.

@violetflame23

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Falcon, I tried using a Brillo pad on my glass shower doors and it worked perfectly. Now I don't have to buy The Works and put all those toxins in my house.

you need to use a garden hose to totally rinse off the window casing and the siding below the window where a lot of the strong cleaner ran to... Even tho you sprayed about a teaspoon of water to rinse it, that is not nearly enough to dilute the chemical... Over time, that window casing and siding will start breaking down.. The back of that bottle even tells you to RINSE WELL after use.

@Lobsterdollar

5 күн бұрын

Yeah, i noticed he is leaving it behind…not smart

Thanks!! This is the best how to video on this category. Quick to the point

@josephlamadrid1799

Жыл бұрын

Not a good video. He failed to show how good it worked. Makes you feel he’s hiding something.

I found 00 steel wool at the paint area at lowes as well as the squeegee and the special applicator. The works toliet cleaner at dollar store. The 00 steel wool did great. Thank you so much. My windows look great. I would suggest soaking the stuff that needs to be washed...to soak in some baking soda water then the washing machine

Had some glass i had accidentally stained with oxalic acid (wood bleach). I tried this, and also, "one restore" and every glass cleaner. Nothing worked and almost had to replace a lot of windows. The savior was Meguires synthetic clay pad works amazing! Saved me big time, and the glass was crystal clear!

If you use Barkeepers friend or bon ami you get the cleaning of the chemical acid and the polishing /cleaning of the steel wool in one step in a safer manner ! That’s an old window and mirror makers trick !

@myfurrykid

3 жыл бұрын

Do you dilute the Bonami? Please

@littlehuey5679

3 жыл бұрын

@@myfurrykid no just don’t stay in one place to long and use the swirl patterns med speed

I used "0000" steel wool on one of the windows on our home. Yes, it DID scratch. There were fine scratches on the glass and I had made sure to use plenty of soap and water.

@countchungalitus7604

Ай бұрын

it's likely your windows are tinted. you can't use anything but a white abrasive pad on tinted windows.

THANK YOU!!!!!! I just started to get into window cleaning business and love it!! Thanks so much

That stuff is just expensive HCl. 9.5% according to the MSDS. Just buy a gallon of muriatic acid from lowes and delude it to 9.5%, and you don't have to deal with the colorful impurities. Thats by mass, not volume. Also, keep a bucket of sodium carbinate solution (baking soda). You can then clean your tools in it, and neutralize the acid.

Thank you. I moved into a apartment with windows that look like that and have been wanting to get rid of it. I will try this out

This technique works beautifully!

You’d think that acid cleaner may wreck the siding and window panes🤔 If it drips onto it🤔 I’ve been a housekeeper for 38 years I’d be concerned it may damage the areas around the glass😳

As a homeowner use a baking soda paste to safely scrub your windows. No toilet bowl cleaner on your trim or paint. Rinse with a hose to clean the trim/siding. Then do a final window clean.

Many thanks Would this product work inside the shower screens ?

Do you think that that solution would work in a spray bottle with a little bit of water,scrub it ,then rise it off, before properly cleaning the windows???

This worked absolutely PERFECT! Thank you so very much!

Don't worry about rinsing the toilet bowl cleaner off of the siding of the house just your tools.

I'e tried everything from vinegar to baking soda to polishing compund. I hope this works.

I’m really impressed by your tool belt honestly, especially you window cleaner holster. Where did you get that???

I LOVE IT. This is not click bait. I will use it on my cake dome bought antique. It is covered in water spots that refuse to come off with ordinary scrubbing. Wow. I will go buy this product today.

Is there a muriatic acid dilution that would be the equivalent of the toilet bowl cleaner? I'm more concerned about the other chemicals that come with the cleaner. Also, a gallon of pool acid costs about the same as one bottle of works

You can do this at home with disposable everything. Even a cloth to wipe it on with. Squeegees and cleaner tools that need to be rinsed off in the yard or sink is a no go. Don’t even let it run down into the window casing. That chemical is bad for plastic as well as the ground below if rinsed out. It should not touch that many places. Cleaning the windows is not the only objective for the homeowner who cares for their property. Do it without hurting other things.

Thank you for sharing this information! It's been a huge help!

Excellent job. I can't wait to get all the products. Question, why does the steel wool need to be thrown away? Can't it be reused?

@jugsmcgee3751

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it is because the pH of the solvent used in the cleaner. It can cause a chemical reaction with the steel wool, (steel is typically made from carbon and iron, and the wool is soaked in soaps), which may cause a corrosive reaction which is harmful to us

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Thanks John!

Thanks for posting this! Can you use any brand of toilet bowl cleaner or does it have to be The Works?

I’ve come across hard water stains that won’t come off if your tried to burn them off, but I’ll have to try this gives me hope. It’s just a disappointing when you try a new product you go and clean the window and the hard water spots are still there

Hope you leaned that off of the siding where it ran down from the corner of the window.

Thanks for the video!! I cleaned 2 windows and your instructions were perfect ! Should have taken before and after pictures. Thanks again!!

Thank you brother !! I did and it works !!

awesome! any ideas for windows with a gap in between the window panes?

Thanks for sharing the techniques.

So what do all those chemicals do to the soil in the raised beds? In my experience the people I hire to do things to my house are only concerned about the house, never the plants or soil around the house. And if you ask them to protect them, they get annoyed. I cleaned my mineral build-up on my windows with smooth-top stove cleaner. It's much less toxic but requires a bit more elbow grease.

@caseG80

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see any thing hit the ground or plants. If you that concerned cover them and the mulch layer assuming mulch is used

@DR-xt9ux

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why fish have 3 heads

@virginiamoss7045

2 жыл бұрын

@@caseG80 I'm talking about the soil, not only the parts of the plant above the ground. Once in the soil you can't get it out and the chemicals may well kill the whole plant then as well as any other thing you plant there. If you cover the bushes, then the chemicals get washed into the soil next to the plants. Where do the chemicals go if they don't "hit the ground or plants"? They have to go somewhere. It's so easy to just think "elsewhere"; it's why we are now stuck in rapid global warming and the landfills are overflowing and toxic.

Will other toilet bowl cleaners work? Hard to find the stuff your using

Thanks, but concerned that you mentioned to wash the acid cleaner off the wipes and gloves. Would the wash damage the vinyl or wood window frame?

You also must wash down the siding and window sill or this stuff will cause damage

Great video/information. Thank you for sharing.

If you don't want to deal with harsh chemicals, try combining white vinegar and dawn, 1 to 1. Scrub that on with a brilo pad and let it sit, scrub it up again and then rinse off. Check for spots. Do it again u til the spots are gone.

thanks for the video. We have aluminum screens on our windows, and over the years oxidized aluminum has deposited on our glass exteriors. Any suggestions? Some comes off with normal glass cleaner but not all.

Ok? But no close up of the glass after you cleaned. It was clear in the beginning. There's not a similar shot like the before shot after cleaning.

Grain of steel wool please! In this thread i saw 00 & 0000, which one is best?

Thank you I'm going to try this on my shower glass. I'll let you know how it turns out.

@mikeca98

7 ай бұрын

Well, we're still waiting...

Smart home cleaners dump a bucket of water in the toilet to drop the water level completely before using and thus avoid diluting toilet bowl cleaners.

Thanks for the video! I can't get this product by my home. The main ingredient is Hydrochloric Acid so I am going to try Sno Bowl which has similar ingredients.

Could you do this on a shower door? Because I’ve tried barkeepers friend and the dawn/vinegar combo, CLR and even using a brush on a drill but those hard water stains are staying. And the glass is only about 10 yrs old. Previous owner wasn’t much for cleaning. 😩

@margueritedilosa2944

3 жыл бұрын

My problem exactly. .... I’ve tried everything

@imlkrsfn

2 жыл бұрын

Oven cleaner works well on shower doors in most cases

@judymiller5154

2 жыл бұрын

well yes but...the fumes will knock you out! This is terrible stuff for a shower door application! I couldnt stay long enough to scrub...had to rinse and run!!

@mgkelly3389

2 жыл бұрын

You could try a paste called Elbow Greez. I buy it at my local restaurant supply store. It’s non-toxic biodegradable and works really well on a number of surfaces including glass.

thank you for the idea. i just wash my windows but the cleaner left stains on the windows that are hard to remove, unless I use a blade. Do you think a new application of teh product would help or hurt the situation?

Is this some extra concentrated version of this product? The one I bought at HD is normal toilet bowl cleaner (9.5% HCl). Same as the Lysol cleaner I use on my toilets. I tried this technique on my shower glass and it had no effect -- even with three attempts. Our municipal water has moderate levels of calcium and magnesium. I don't understand how so many people had success with this method.

Loved this. Trying it ! Curious what you use to make the soap water? Thanks for the share.

I came looking for a hard water stain remover for jalousie windows. Huge project. Maybe too big for this solution. The window stains are possibly as old as the windows.

Will the cleaner damage wood windows? Even if you rinse thoroughly after?

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

If you rinse thoroughly right after, it will not.

@tricia8727

3 жыл бұрын

@@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey Thanks!

@judymiller5154

2 жыл бұрын

I did not realize the need for thorough rinsing of the wood trim and have a lot of yellow-orange streaks left!

Nice trick. Can you substitute muriatic pool acid?

steel wool wont scratch the window?...and thanks!!

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure it is 0000 steel wool. The finest you can buy. Thanks for watching!

How much damage is there to stucco when that toilet bowl cleaner gets on it? How about aluminum window frames?

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

It's always a good idea to do a small test spot in an inconspicuous area. But in our experience, there is no damage to stucco. With aluminum, you'll want to be careful it doesn't sit on the sill for more than 5 minutes. As long as you rinse and reclean right after you'll be fine.

What kind of soap water in spray bottle can use you use any kind?

@mgkelly3389

2 жыл бұрын

A few drops of a dish detergent, like Dawn or Joy, would work.

Super! Thank you

I have storm door windows with hard water stains along the edges where the windowless the metal frame. Just painted them before realizing the stains. Will i have issues with using the works on this? Have to do 2. Also I need applicator suggestions. I don't have anything as nice as what you are using. Can i put on with heavy paper towels???

is there another brand we can also use?

any tricks for moisture trapped between two pieces of glass??

Straight vinegar wouldn’t take my water spots off so would this still work?

Can this method be used on car windows

I missed the part where you rinsed off the siding so the works didn't discolor or compromise the strength of the paint

Lime away is all you need . Believe me it’s the best option less acidic than the works

Use Scrubbing Bubbles, spray on, wait till turns white, use non scratch sponge, wipe off, use glass cleaner and it looks great.

I think those "hard water stains " are mineral deposits. that product any many like it do nothing to hard water stains in the southwest part of the country. im curious what is your TDS where you live?

@andrewmisiura8021

3 жыл бұрын

We have locations in Minneapolis and Phoenix. This is 90% effective in both locations.

Wow thank U SOOOOO MUCH. 😆 I was just trying to clean my windows N it just wouldn't come clean. So that's what's those spots R 😆

Is this plain toilet cleaner? Or a special type? I'm from Australia. May not have that particular brand.

@catclark9488

3 жыл бұрын

Me too and was going to ask the same question. It would have been handy to see what was listed on the container so we can compare the active ingredients to ours :)

@michelleauckram4020

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know if it's just plain toilet cleaner thanks

@bigdfig6083

3 жыл бұрын

Plain toilet cleaner good for removing scale. Active ingredient is HCl, but this product seems to no longer be made with it. Any bowl cleaner with Hydrogen chloride ~9% will suffice, that's if you can find any. Might need to investigate products intended for other uses such as clogged pipes, concrete etcher or pool acid.

@catclark9488

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigdfig6083 Thanks :)

@michelleauckram4020

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigdfig6083 thank you for the reply.

whats the name of product you use

Hi can you use this on shower doors? Also just found you

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, can! Wear a mask and turn the bathroom fan on for better air circulation.

Will steel wool scratch the window?

Appreciated this! Thank you!

what is the active ingredient in the the works that makes it work?

Can I use that acid cleaner plus a scotch brute pad? Ps, thanks for the video!

Will this discolor pained surfaces on a car or aluminum siding?

Could I use this on shower glass doors

Imagine doing this for a customer, I just use 6 inch razor and steel wool 0000 gets hard water off perfectly

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

Жыл бұрын

Razors work great for minor stains. We always try that first.

I have a neon green color stain on my window from some zombie decoration gelatin and it does not come off ima try this method

Can I use a 100 percent cotton t shirt to clean t shirt?

Is the toilet cleaner better than oven cleaner?

Which acid is that? Thanks

Where do I buy the words at?

Very informative

Can you use it at any temp outside hot or cold?

I'm going to try this with my shower doors, I have similar stains that do not go away. I created my own cleaning solution and it is strong, but still no success yet. I will report back as soon as I try this with my shower doors.

@mikeca98

7 ай бұрын

Still waiting...

@MarioGomez-zg7hb

7 ай бұрын

Sorry for making you wait. I tried it the other day and it more or less worked. The glass is not perfectly clean. I will try again and report again. You may have to wait another 2 months. ​@@mikeca98

I used the toilet works, 4 times today. I had to use a razor blade also and it’s still not gone. Oh and it looks gone while it’s wet but looks white again when it’s dry.

@KahunaWindowCleaningRamsey

2 жыл бұрын

Bummer. Sounds like you need a window restoration. Because glass is a liquid, stains will eventually become part of the glass. A restoration can remove a thin layer of glass and polish it clear again similar to scratch removal on glass.

Is this safe for shower doors?

Used Clorox bleach gel toilet bowl cleaner and didn't work. I need to try this specific brand.