Viakal Limescale Remover Spray, 500 ml

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Simply spray WD-40 on the problem area, leave it for a few minutes, then rub at the stains with a cloth or brush. Rinse and wipe away the residue to finish. Bicarbonate of soda

Commercial limescale removers, such as those listed here from brands like Cillit Bang, HG and Viakal are an incredibly easy solution to this common problem. Simply spray lemon juice across the affected surface, and let it sit for about an hour. At the end of this time, just wipe the residue away with a clean cloth.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.

Whether you buy a limescale remover or create your own, you need to regularly break down the deposits to prevent unwanted limescale build-ups, which can cause problems with your pipes. However, for best results, you will need to use it regularly, ideally at least once a week to stop limescale building up in the first place. Ceramic Ecover also never tests its products on animals, and even the bottle is made from recycled and plant plastic. The good news is that it only takes five minutes to work, and you can use it on a multitude of surfaces, including toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, tiles, glass, and stainless steel taps. Both vinegar and lemon juice are suitable for getting rid of limescale in your washing machine and dishwasher.

For people who prefer to go natural, white vinegar is a cheap, eco-friendly cleaning alternative for getting rid of limescale. While usually used in cooking, vinegar has hundreds of uses as a household cleaner.

Not only is this versatile paste budget-friendly, but it also uses 99% natural ingredients, is non-toxic and suitable for vegans. However, you need to be careful when applying this formula to glass, plastic, ceramic, acrylic, steel and ceramic hobs as it may scratch the surface if you apply too much pressure. We recommend you do a patch test first. You may also need to repeat the process to completely remove the limescale, but the effort involved is minimal, since the minerals just melt off your surfaces. Glass surfaces can be cleaned by pouring some vinegar into a spray bottle and using it as you would use a commercial cleaner. We like that the bottle is made from 100% recycled plastic and that Viakal is safe to use (as long as you don’t mix it with bleach) as it’s free from ammonia, bleach and chlorine. To remove limescale from the kettle, simple pour in enough vinegar to cover the affected areas and let it soak for an hour or so, before pouring it out and gently scrubbing out the mineral residue.

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Some users recommend using Harpic Power Plus with a pumice stone to gently remove a big build-up of limescale, but once it’s under control just use Harpic every day to stop the limescale from returning. Pros To clean fixtures like taps and showerheads, soak a cloth in vinegar and wrap it around the affected area (fasten it in place with a rubber band if needed), then leave it to sit for as long as you think is necessary. You can use this cleaner in various places around your home as it’s suitable for ceramic basins and toilets, acrylic baths and showers, tiles, plastic, chrome and stainless steel and grout. Pros 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)

During our research, we came across several reviewers who said they had stopped buying Cillit Bang because of the strong chemical smell, but tried the miraculous product once again and found that the new formula smelled fresher and cleaner than before. If you wish to return this item to Robert Dyas, you can only do so by the following method: 1. Visit Your Local Robert Dyas Store Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets With just a cloth, Dettol and a bit of elbow grease, you can get your washing machine sparkling again. And you can remove limescale and dirt build-up in the rubber door seal with more ease than a washing machine cleaner, which mostly only cleans the drum itself. This is because one of its main purposes is to remove residue, which means that it adapts very well to removing limescale staining.Eden Roberts wrote: “Get a squeegee and some Viakal, that'll have it off easily. Then wipe with a squeegee after every shower.” 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. These deposits can build up just about anywhere in your home where there’s water, and it is especially prominent in hard water areas.