How to Clean Calcium Spots Off a Natural Stone Shower Naturally

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Written By
Mary Ylisela
Mary Ylisela
Published: Oct 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Moisten a sponge with water. Sprinkle baking soda over one side of the damp sponge.

Step 2

Scrub the calcium spots on your natural stone shower. Rinse the sponge as needed. Add more baking soda and continue to clean the stones to loosen and remove as much of the calcium deposits as possible.

Step 3

Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Pour 1 cup of ammonia into the bucket of water.

Step 4

Dampen a cloth with the diluted ammonia solution. Use it to wash off any remaining calcium spots on your natural stone shower.

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Step 5

Rinse your shower with water. Dry the natural stone surface with clean cloths.

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Mary Ylisela

Mary Ylisela is a former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and mathematics. She has been a writer since 1996, specializing in business, fitness and education. Prior to teaching, Ylisela worked as a certified fitness…

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