HG Limescale Remover Foam Spray, Professional Grade Limescale Remover, Bathroom Descaler, Removes Stains & Deposits from Shower Heads, Taps, Baths & Screens (500ml) - 218050106

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The best way to remove limescale is to let the products cut through the chalky deposits, so you don’t need to scrape them. Here’s how you do it: 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. 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.

Viakal Limescale Remover is the perfect all-rounder and one of the strongest limescale removers around. It leaves shower screens sparkling and draining boards shiny and clear. You can spray it on taps and it helps built-up limescale to disappear. 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. Using a shower squeegee after you have a shower might also help you keep on top of your limescale build-ups. How do you get rid of limescale naturally?

5. Best limescale remover for taps: Limey Standard Tap Head Cleaner

If the limescale is still there, you can either use the rougher side of the pad or use bicarbonate of soda to do the work for you. Bicarb is a natural abrasive, which means when you apply it to your glass with a damp cloth and wipe it away with a dry one, it should remove any remaining limescale stains. Follow the steps below to effectively remove limescale and limestone with HG limescale remover concentrate (500ml): Submerge clogged showerheads in HG limescale remover concentrate for 30 minutes and then scrub with a brush.

Spray the affected area with your solution and leave it to sit for 15 minutes (or longer for large limescale build-ups). Both vinegar and lemon juice are suitable for getting rid of limescale in your washing machine and dishwasher. HG’s professional range is ideal for heavy-duty cleaning, and their limescale remover is no different. This high concentrate bathroom descaler is suitable for removing limescale from your taps, shower, plastic bath, sink, shower door, tiles and shower head. 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. Your taps will get the chance to soak, and the limescale will vanish or loosen enough for you to chip it away. Mumsnet users rate the Tap Head Cleaners because they’re easy to use, easy to clean and come with a three-year guarantee. ProsBut with this nifty product, all you need to do is fill it up with a limescale remover then loop the Tap Head Cleaner over your tap and leave it to soak for 15 minutes. Lakeland sells an accompanying Limey Tap Descaler that you can use with the Limey, but you can also choose a different limescale remover or even opt for a natural one such as white vinegar or citric acid. Do not apply HG limescale remover on marble, or other types of calciferous natural stone or other non-acid resistant surfaces. After spraying the liquid onto persistent limescale we recommend using a bathroom sponge. For enamelled baths use HG limescale remover concentrate diluted 1:10 in water. Ventilate well during use. Efficiency is at the heart of this limescale remover as it only takes a couple of minutes to work. However, if your limescale is particularly stubborn, spray and leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse and wipe away. Pros

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 Just spray and wait, then wipe off. The foam consistency clings to vertical surfaces like tiles, which makes it even more effective. Pros During our research, we analysed Mumsnet forum posts about which limescale removers worked well and which ones were most popular for shower screens, baths, toilets, sinks, washing machines and kettles. 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. Limescale is made of calcium carbonate and is usually worse if you live in a hard water area. Around 16 million people in the UK do, so find out if you’re one of them with this handy map.I also find Viakal very good for limescale around taps, for e.g. Have to use it regularly since we’re in a hard water area.” (Rated by Mumsnet user GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER)

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. For appliances like washing machines and kettles, you can’t go wrong with Oust Powerful All-Purpose Descaler. How we chose our recommendations For washing machines, you need to pour a large cup of either vinegar or lemon juice into the machine and then run your usual washing cycle. For dishwashers, you need to pour a large cup of either vinegar or lemon juice into the base of the machine and run the dishwashing cycle. Kettles and coffee machines

4. Best limescale remover for shower doors: Cillit Bang Limescale Remover

If lemon juice or vinegar don't work, you can use bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar. Combine two parts bicarbonate of soda with one part white vinegar - this should create a paste, which you then can apply to the surfaces and leave to sit for 15 minutes. Then scrub off the limescale residue. Washing machines and dishwashers One Mumsnet user, Laila747, says, “White vinegar in a spray bottle, add some Fairy Liquid and spray all over shower screen, leave for 15 minutes then rinse. Perfect streak-free shower screen every time!” It’s almost impossible to see a Cillit Bang product without uttering their slogan “Bang! And the dirt is gone!” but that’s exactly what happens when you use their limescale remover. For homemade natural remedies, just mix your product with water to make a paste and cover any surface affected by limescale.