Cleaning experts have shared the best way to remove limescale from the toilet bowl and they say one ingredient in particular is the “best limescale remover”
Gurus at Cleaning Express have shared their top ingredients for banishing limescale from the loo.
One of these, bicarbonate of soda, can be nabbed on a budget from Aldi or Asda, with prices starting as low as 65p. The cleaning whizzes revealed that when bicarbonate of soda is teamed up with white vinegar, it becomes the “best limescale remover” out there. “These two cleaning products can be used separately, but when you bring them together, it is like the Avengers of cleaning,” the cleaners enthused. To tackle limescale below the water line in the loo, the first step is to don a pair of cleaning gloves, reports the Express.
Next up, you need to whip up a bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar paste by adding equal parts of each to a bowl. The cleaners suggested adding one litre of white vinegar and a few cups of bicarbonate of soda. Give the solution a stir until you have a paste,” they said. “Then, apply it to the toilet bowl and let it soak for as long as possible, ideally an hour.”
The paste will get to work on the limescale, and with a bit of elbow grease with a toilet brush, the limescale will shift. “As the limescale from your toilet is removed, you’ll notice the water changing colour. This is a good sign: the solution is doing its job”, the experts said. Once you’ve given the toilet a good scrub for a couple of minutes, it’s time to flush the loo and wait for the water to settle. “You should be greeted with a gleaming toilet, cleaner than you’ve ever seen before,” the cleaners assured. In “extreme” cases, individuals may have to repeat the method to completely eliminate limescale. “But in most cases, the limescale below the waterline in your toilet should now be gone,” the pros advised.
To tackle limescale marks along the rim, ensure the area is dried first before applying a mix of bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar. The concoction is designed to cling to the toilet bowl’s rim, and after letting it sit for an hour, a swift brush with the toilet brush should leave your loo gleaming.
This technique is equally effective for any limescale deposits found at the back of the toilet bowl. Limescale is a chalky white or green deposit caused by the evaporation of hard water, which contains calcium and magnesium. It builds up in areas where water is heated, like kettles, or left to stand, like in the toilet bowl. If left untreated, it can cause damage to the appearance and functionality of equipment.
