We may earn a commission from links on this page. Within a few seconds of walking into the bathroom of my new apartment, I knew I'd be living in one of the majority of American homes with hard water.

Dear Sara: Do you have any suggestions for a solution to remove rust stains from my porcelain bathroom sink? -- Patty, Tennessee Dear Patty: I would use cleaning products such as Bar Keepers Friend, ...

Rust may form on certain types of metal, but it can damage more than that. Its distinctive, deep reddish-brown color easily transfers to other materials, resulting in stains. Unfortunately, getting ...