Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for WA’s Hard Water | ADD Bhutan
Our top tested picks you can grab locally (and the chemicals to ditch).
If you live in Perth you already know—our tap water is hard. Calcium and magnesium minerals leave cloudy marks on shower glass, kettles and taps. Harsh chemicals fix it, but they’re bad for the Swan River and your lungs. Good news: we’ve tested eco cleaning products Perth homeowners can find at Bunnings or Coles that melt hard-water stains without the nasties.
1. Vinegar-Based Descaler (White Magic)
Secondary KWs: green cleaners, hard-water stains
• Plant-derived acetic acid dissolves calcium in under five minutes.
• No synthetic fragrance—just a mild vinegar smell that vanishes quickly.
2. Euca Multi-Purpose Citrus Spray
Great on benchtops and stainless steel. Citrus d-limonene cuts grease, while eucalyptus oil leaves an unmistakably “Aussie bush” scent.
3. DIY Bicarb + Lemon Scrub
Three tablespoons of bi-carb soda with half a squeezed lemon becomes a paste that lifts tea-kettle scale without scratching chrome.
4. What to ditch
Avoid bleach or phosphates—they spike algae blooms in the Canning River (Water Corporation WA data).
How we test products
- Fill two Bassendean-tap-water spray bottles (240 ppm hardness).
- Apply product, wait five minutes.
- Rinse and photograph results under the same LED light.
Professional option, still eco-friendly
Short on time? Our crews use GECA-certified detergents that meet the same green benchmark but with commercial strength. See the full list on our Perth Cleaning Services page.
Ready for a chemical-smart clean?
Book an eco upgrade at no extra charge when you schedule any service.
