Ditch bleach and cleaning sprays for 2-item paste when removing limescale
An expert has shared a cheap way homeowners can banish limescale for good – even from bathrooms.
As a natural breeding ground for limescale and mould, you may find removing these from your bathroom to be rather difficult, but it’s not impossible.
Removing limescale can both improve the appearance of your bathroom and ensure your taps and showers work efficiently.
Brian Toward, home improvement specialist and CEO of leading bathroom retailer, Wholesale Domestic, explained: “While limescale itself isn’t directly harmful to health, it can cause the growth of bacteria, compromising water quality.
“Limescale can also build up in pipes and restrict water flow, leading to decreased water pressure and plumbing issues, which can be costly if left untreated.”
Brian has shared three inexpensive methods for removing limescale, which are:
Lemon juice and salt
“To help remove limescale cut a lemon in half and dip it in salt to create a natural scrubbing solution,” he explains.”The citric acid in lemon juice breaks down limescale, while the salt helps lift it off surfaces.”
Vinegar and baking soda
Sharing this simple strategy, Brian said: “Similar to lemon juice and salt, equal parts of white vinegar and baking soda can be mixed together to create a powerful paste that can remove limescale.
“Apply the paste to limescale-affected areas such as taps, showerheads, and tiles and let it sit for a few hours before scrubbing with a brush and rinsing thoroughly.”
Coca-cola
This may seem like a rather strange cleaning tool, but Brian swears it works. He explained: “Most people are shocked that Coca-Cola can help dissolve limescale but it can as it contains phosphoric acid.
“Pour Coca-Cola onto the affected areas and let it sit for several hours or overnight. Then, scrub the area with a brush and rinse.”
