HG Limescale Remover Concentrate, Sink Tap & Toilet Limescale Remover, Multi Surface Cleaner & Descaler, Bathroom Cleaner for Shower Heads, Loos, Baths & Screens - 1 Litre

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Limescale is essentially a build-up of calcium and magnesium called calcium carbonate and usually deposits as a white, chalky substance. Vinegar method: Pour vinegar into a spray bottle and coat your taps in it (ensuring all the limescale affected parts are covered). Leave the solution to sit for 30 minutes and then use a sponge to scrub it clean. For washing machines, you need to pour a large cup of either vinegar or lemon juice into the machine and then run your usual washing cycle. For dishwashers, you need to pour a large cup of either vinegar or lemon juice into the base of the machine and run the dishwashing cycle. Kettles and coffee machines To be honest, most toilet cleaning products can get rid of stains when given enough time to work, but there are a few that out-power the rest for very stubborn stains. When testing and selecting the best limescale removers, we considered appliance or area trying to descale, capacity, ease of use and value.

If the stains are below the water line, the cleaning product will eventually get to them. However, it will be diluted by the water in the bowl, so you’ll want to leave it to soak for as long as you can.

1. Best overall limescale remover: Viakal Limescale Remover Spray

Not only is this versatile paste budget-friendly, but it also uses 99% natural ingredients, is non-toxic and suitable for vegans. However, you need to be careful when applying this formula to glass, plastic, ceramic, acrylic, steel and ceramic hobs as it may scratch the surface if you apply too much pressure. We recommend you do a patch test first. Some limescale removers have high concentrations of acid, which may damage chrome taps. Before using any limescale remover, we recommend that you read the label and follow the instructions on the bottle.

During our research, we analysed Mumsnet forum posts about which limescale removers worked well and which ones were most popular for shower screens, baths, toilets, sinks, washing machines and kettles. If you live in an area with hard water, it is important to keep the inside of your toilet limescale free. When Mumsnet users ask for limescale solutions, the name Viakal comes up again and again. This powerful spray works on all your kitchen and bathroom surfaces, including shower doors, chrome taps, tiles and ceramic sinks, so you won’t ever need to worry about limescale build-up in your home again. Please note: These chemicals can deteriorate rubber parts of the tank so make sure to not do this often. How to remove limescale from your toilet U-bend Flat surfaces are much easier to remove limescale from, which is why baths, showers, sinks and tiles will only need some lemon juice or vinegar applied and some scrubbing on your part.The surface affected by limescale will determine how and what you clean it with. For example, you wouldn’t want to use a strong chemical-based limescale remover in your kettle in case you can't get rid of the chemical smell and taste. Thankfully, specially designed products like the Oust Descaler (recommended above) are at hand to clean your small household appliances. Lemon method: Cut a lemon in half and rub the juice onto the shower head, making sure you cover it fully. Leave the lemon juice to work its magic for an hour or two and then use a toothbrush to scrub the showerhead, including the holes. Using a shower squeegee after you have a shower might also help you keep on top of your limescale build-ups. How do you get rid of limescale naturally?