HG Toilet Cleaner Gel Super Powerful, Effective Bathroom/WC Descaler Cleans Toilet Bowl & Under Loo Rim, Limescale & Stain Remover (500 ml) - 322050106

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The Stardrops Pine Disinfectant Spray is a multi-purpose cleaner that’s great for cleaning the toilet bowl as it leaves a fresh woodland pine scent.

You get total control with this limescale remover as you can choose whether to use it undiluted or diluted, depending on how much limescale you have. But be warned, it’s powerful stuff, so be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Stardrops’ The Pink Stuff Paste is suitable for kitchen and bathroom limescale removal and works on surfaces such as ceramic tiles, showers, glass, sinks, saucepans, outdoor furniture, and paintwork. Yeah, [The] Pink [Stuff] Paste is the key. It'll bring anything up like new!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user DonLewis) Limescale on loos can be tough to clean, but Harpic Power Plus can effortlessly remove limescale, hard watermarks, stubborn stains, rust and strong odours as well as 99.9% of germs.As time goes on and refinements are made, these milder products are catching up with the strength and efficacy of their harsher smelling counterparts.These developments are especially welcomed by those of us with allergies, sensitive lungs and underlying conditions, as well as people with delicate co-habitants such as small children and pets.Keep an eye peeled for products marked ‘hypoallergenic’, ‘non-toxic’ or ‘eco-friendly’ as these products tend to be less irritating to the nose and skin. Are there reduced-plastic options available for bathroom cleaning? READ NEXT: Our guide to the best toilet brushes Are there more environmentally friendly cleaners available?

You can get a really lovely finish if you try this method, but it can be time-consuming. And not everyone fancies getting too close to their toilet bowl. Or if you want to avoid the harsh chemicals normally found in toilet bleach, you might be searching for an eco-friendly toilet cleaner that still gives a powerful clean.

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We tested these toilet bowl tablets in an over-20-year-old toilet with rust stains. We added a tablet to the tank and, after about a week, scrubbed the rust with a toilet bowl brush. To our surprise, much of the existing rust came off. It also did an excellent job of preventing normal buildup. Do an initial clean of the toilet bowl – buy a toilet cleaner that helps to remove limescale. Use a clean brush to rub the cleaner around the bowl and leave it for a while. Flush the toilet after about 30 minutes. The solution is designed to repel odor-causing bacteria and has a light fresh scent containing essential oils, leaving your toilet and bathroom smelling nice for weeks on end. It also doesn't turn the water blue or any other color, so your toilet won't always look like it's just been cleaned—even though it'll certainly feel and smell like it. There are several types of toilet bowl cleaners. Here are several buyers may see when searching for the best toilet bowl cleaner. Toilet cleaners contain ingredients that disinfect and dissolve stains, destroy bacteria, and reduce sewage odor. These ingredients can be natural or synthetic (chemical), and there are pros and cons to each type of toilet cleaner.

Key details – Materials: Plastic; Dimensions: 37 x 9 x 9cm (HWD); Replaceable head? Yes; Mounting style: Free standing Try Astonish. Cheesy name, but they really work well, and cost a couple of quid for a box of 10.” (Rated by Mumsnet user PlayerOneNotReady)

5. Best toilet cleaner for stains: Harpic Professional Power Plus Toilet Cleaner

Just apply under the rim like any other toilet cleaner and leave it to work its magic for five minutes. And don’t forget to open the window or ventilate your bathroom as this product has a strong chemical smell. 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? The easy answer here is: as little or as many as you need. If you have a simple bathroom set-up your best bet is probably a multi-purpose cleaning spray or bathroom wipes for keeping your surfaces shiny and pristine. If your bathroom is tiled or has lots of nooks, unsightly dirt and grime can build up and a specific grout cleaner or abrasive paste might need to be enlisted. Although pricey, we like that it’s easy to use as all you need to do is spray the toilet bowl with a few squirts and leave it to soak for five minutes (or a bit longer for stubborn stains). And thanks to the non-abrasive ingredients, you won’t have to deal with any left behind residue either. Pros You may find that you have to use a particular solution listed below multiple times to see significant results. Or you may have to use multiple solutions to get the desired result.

We hope that at least one of our recommendations matches what you’re looking for. We try to suit as many households as possible by choosing a wide range of products. Related Toilet Cleaning and Disinfecting Articles: There are a few different techniques for cleaning the toilet: you can get a hardcore, limescale-eliminating cleaner that you simply squirt in, a cleaner that requires you putting in some elbow grease, or a specialist cleaning product you drop into the cistern to sanitise the toilet for up to several months. What descaler are you using? Oust sachets are good. Just re-boil the kettle when the water stops fizzing and repeat until the scale has gone. I only quarter fill the kettle before adding the oust.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user MaisyMary77) 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. If we could only recommend one, we would suggest the Harpic Professional Range Power Plus Toilet Cleaner Gel.

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To use, just drop one of the tablets into the toilet tank and walk away; it'll dissolve on its own and start working immediately (you'll know it's time to replace it with another when the water's blue tint starts to fade). While there are other tablet cleaners on the market that are longer-lasting and can get rid of stains, they typically contain bleach, which can be harmful to your septic system and toilet over time. That's why we recommend a non-bleach cleaner instead, even though it's technically not as effective as bleach tablets. Make sure you find a toilet cleaner that can eliminate your toilet problems. If you have a limescale build-up, opt for a toilet cleaner that can remove limescale. If you want a general toilet cleaner, find one that kills germs and bacteria. Ingredients As well as removing limescale and hard watermarks, this spray also cleans lurking bacteria and dirt, prevents limescale from returning, and leaves taps and surfaces shiny and streak-free. It may take a few applications for this concentrated liquid toilet cleaner to fully remove limescale build-ups. However, you can remove limescale with one application by scrubbing the liquid into the stains with a brush.