Stubborn limescale can be a tough one to tackle when trying to get your bathroom gleaming, and some will end up spending too much of their precious Saturday morning scrubbing away at their taps and sinks. Luckily, there is an all-natural hack for getting limescale to 'fall right off' surfaces, without turning to any expensive or harsh chemicals.
As previously reported by the Daily Express, a savvy cleaning expert from Fantastic Services has now shared 'the best way' to banish limescale from your taps, without causing any damage, and you may well have the key ingredient in your fridge already.
Before you begin, you'll need to grab an ordinary lemon (30p each from Tesco ) and slice it in half crossways. The citric acid inside is said to be very effective when it comes to breaking down limescale, and, unlike white vinegar, won't strip away the finish. Furthermore, the fresh smell emitted makes for an added plus.
After you've sliced your lemon in two halves, all you'll need to do is press the cut side of the fruit to your tap spout, making sure to fully submerge the pesky limescale.
The expert explained: "The tap spout needs to sink into the lemon slightly, so don’t be afraid to push and rotate the slice back and forth. The tap needs to stay submerged like this for the juices to break down the limescale.
"Fasten the slice as best as you can, so it doesn’t fall off. Put a plastic bag around the neck of the tap and tie it with a rubber band, making sure the lemon slice is still where it needs to be."
They went on to advise leaving it there for a few hours in cases of slight limescale, or overnight for heavier build-ups.
After discarding your lemon and plastic bag, all you'll need to do is gently brush over your tap using a clean toothbrush and microfibre cloth. This will apparently cause the limescale to 'fall right off'.
You can then use a needle or sharp safety pin to clean spray holes where parts of the limescale remain, finishing this off by rinsing your tap with hot water to clean away any lemon residue.
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