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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On ceramic and porcelain, like toilets, you can use an old pumice stone to gently rub away the limescale below the water level. But with this nifty product, all you need to do is fill it up with a limescale remover then loop the Tap Head Cleaner over your tap and leave it to soak for 15 minutes. We recommend this limescale removing product for descaling but also general bathroom cleaning because of its ability to dissolve limescale, rust, soap scum and dirt. To use, ensure your dishwasher is completely empty, remove the sticker (but keep the cap on), place the bottle upside down on the bottom rack of the dishwasher keeping the cap closed and then run the dishwasher on an empty cycle at about 65°c.

For stronger, more stubborn limescale build-ups, you'll need more acidic products, such as pickling vinegar or lime juice. While others use a spray bottle of undiluted white vinegar and spray it directly onto the limescale.Limescale removers are a fast, effective way at removing mineral build-ups, but if you don’t have any in or want to try a more natural approach then you need lemon juice (which contains citric acid, a known substance that breaks limescale down) and vinegar (which contains diluted acetic acid - something that attacks limescale). 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. Ecover provides an excellent way of getting rid of limescale in a family home as there are no harsh chemicals to worry about; it’s just nature doing what nature does.

If you live in an area with hard water, it is important to keep the inside of your toilet limescale free. Lakeland sells an accompanying Limey Tap Descaler that you can use with the Limey, but you can also choose a different limescale remover or even opt for a natural one such as white vinegar or citric acid. Not only is limescale unsightly – a horrible off-white, grey, pink or reddish brown colour – it can also cause your appliances, showers and taps to deteriorate quicker.Getting all the limescale off taps can be tricky because you need the natural solution to stay on the affected area. We then assessed and compared these recommendations against those given by hundreds of Mumsnetters who’ve tried and tested these products in their own homes.