Staining from water softener

[sawsaw]

My water softener is leaving a black stain on the side of my utility sink where the drain tube discharges.
It has been very resistant to typical cleaners. Any recommendationsto remove this? Tnx

 

[WellNeub]

Salt takes off most stains. I haven't personally had this issue but I'd try to plug the train, fill up the sink and just put some table salt in...

That's how wife takes stains off most pots and pans.

 

[havasu]

I've also used salt to remove stains, but have only used it as an abrasive. Are you pulling our leg, or does this actually work?

 

[WellNeub]

No joke. It works.

 

[WellNeub]

Plan b would be baking soda. But I'm sure salt would work.

 

[sawsaw]

I, too, have never heard of using salt for stain removal. What dosage do you recommend for a tub full of water? I'm ready to try almost anything! Tnx

 

[speedbump]

Black stains from (I presume) well water is probably sulfur. It's naturally occurring, but hard to remove. How about relocating the drain line so it discharges over the drain in the sink.

 

[sawsaw]

Nope. This is city water. ???

 

[Matt30]

You're on city water and have a water softener?? If they are selling you water you need treated, who knows what's in there. The only black stains I find in city water is a type of algae.

 

[KULTULZ]

How frequently do you service the water softener including GI'ng of the brine tank?

You may want to have your water tested (and go from there) as not all municipal water is sourced and treated the same.

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