'Best' method for melting toilet bowl limescale to leave it 'pearly white'

19 January 2024 , 13:15

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Limescale build-up can be hard to remove and looks unsightly (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Limescale-ridden loos look grim and can be a nightmare to shift.

Over time, minerals such as calcium and magnesium found in our water build up in the toilet bowl - resulting in unsightly brown and pink stains. If you've tried scrubbing your loo for hours, only to find the stubborn limescale hasn't budged - there's one method you need to try.

Of course, there are a range of cleaning products designed to breakdown limescale and leave your loo looking fresh, but many of these contain harsh chemicals that can leave strong odours. While natural cleaners also exist, many Brits aren't satisfied with the results they yield.

Founder of Green Eco Lifestyle Cynthia Ewers-Cobb recommends using an acid-based product to 'counteract' the limescale and raves about the effectiveness of Brick Acid. "It leaves your toilet pearly white," she told the Express. "I’ve tried lots of other products and this is by far the best!"

Brick Acid cleaner is often used to remove residue such as mortar and cement from the outside of the house - but can also be used inside to tackle limescale deposits and 'ingrained dirt'. A five litre bottle of the product from StoneCare4U will set you back £36.95 but should last a while.

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If limescale isn't just affecting your loo - and you've noticed significant build-up in your kettle, fear not. Cleaning enthusiasts have found a genius solution that won't leave your brews tasting like vinegar.

Writing on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page, a user asked how to remove unsightly limescale from inside her kettle. She had already tried using lemon juice and a descaler from Oust, but wasn't satisfied with the results.

Many users suggested citric acid as a better alternative to white vinegar - which was also hailed for its cleaning properties - as it doesn't leave behind any strong odours. One user wrote: "Boil water, add one or two tablespoons of citric acid, and leave until limescale is removed. [It] takes no time at all." While another user raved it works '100 per cent every time'.

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Liam Gilliver