If you’re struggling to remove limescale from your toilet, there’s a natural solution that may help you get rid of those brown stains in as little as 15 minutes
Thankfully, those brown stains taking over your toilet bowl aren’t actually dirt. They’re simply mineral deposits, otherwise known as limescale, building up in the toilet.
This includes minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and lime, which gradually turn the limescale brown.
Limescale stains set like cement, after all, and no amount of scrubbing with a toilet brush will budge it. It turns a ghastly brown colour, making your toilet look filthy even when you clean it regularly.
Before you reach for the bleach, be aware that bleach won’t remove limescale. All it does is bleach it white, making it harder to spot.
Fortunately, Jottie, behind the TikTok account @jottiesjournal, has revealed that the “perfect” natural remedy to eliminate toilet limescale is citric acid, claiming it also tackles mould, reports the Express.
She said: “Citric acid is a great naturally powerful product to remove both limescale and mould, making it perfect for our toilets.
“I simply diluted two tablespoons of citric acid in warm water and poured it into an empty spray bottle.
“I also placed two teaspoons in the toilet; you may need more depending on how bad your limescale is. I left for 15 minutes, but if bad, leave overnight.”
Widely regarded as one of the most versatile natural cleaning agents available, citric acid is a fantastic addition to your toilet cleaning routine. Its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, de-greasing and whitening power has been used by thousands of people across the globe.
When limescale comes into contact with citric acid, it breaks down to form calcium citrate. This is a soluble salt that can be effortlessly washed away without any need for scrubbing.
Cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie also advocates using citric acid when tackling toilets. She said, “Using citric acid to clean your toilet is not only an effective but also a safe alternative to commercial cleaners.”
However, she advises leaving the citric acid to soak in the toilet for “at least one hour” or “overnight” for the “best results”.
