Viakal Limescale Remover Spray, 500 ml

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As well as removing limescale and hard watermarks, this spray also cleans lurking bacteria and dirt, prevents limescale from returning, and leaves taps and surfaces shiny and streak-free.

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 To use it, just apply it with a sponge, leave it for a few minutes, wipe it off with water and then rinse. You can also submerge clogged shower heads in the remover for 30 minutes and then scrub with a brush. Pros These commercial cleaning chemicals from brands like Suma and HG are often concentrated, meaning professional cleaners can just dilute what they need when they need it rather than transporting huge bottles of ready-to-use chemicals.Glass surfaces can be cleaned by pouring some vinegar into a spray bottle and using it as you would use a commercial cleaner. When using bleach, you might think that your limescale problems are dealt with, but what you're doing is just covering them up, and soon the discolouration will return. To properly dissolve limescale, you need a proper limescale remover. How do you remove stubborn limescale from glass? Any white or copper-coloured markings near home-based water sources are likely to be limescale, particularly if you live in a hard-water region. As we’re sure you know, these stains just don’t seem to budge when using ordinary cleaning products. Limescale leaves an unsightly finish to otherwise clean rooms and appliances, which can even develop into serious plumbing problems down the road, so it’s best to deal with any outbreaks promptly. Mel’s post was inundated with responses but the most suggested solution was to use Viakal which is a bathroom limescale remover. The product claims to be the “number one” when it comes to limescale remover. The best method in this case is to apply the bleach directly under the inside rim of the toilet and let it sit for about thirty minutes before flushing.

We then assessed and compared these recommendations against those given by hundreds of Mumsnetters who’ve tried and tested these products in their own homes. Whether you need an all-rounder limescale remover for your bathroom and kitchen, or a powerful formula that will finally give you the stain-free toilet that you deserve, we’ve got something for you here. The Pink Stuff Paste is made from baking soda, quartz, sodium silicate and soap, which makes a mildly abrasive paste - meaning minimal scrubbing is needed. All you need to do is apply the paste with a soft cloth or sponge, gently rub the surface (ensuring all limescale residue is covered) and rinse the paste off with hot water. Leave it on for longer for particularly stubborn limescale stains. Pro 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) Leanne Weekes suggested: “It's limescale so try Viakal. If Viakal doesn't shift it, then it's etched onto the glass and nothing will work I'm afraid, not even a glass scraper. But definitely worth a try with both.”

Flat surfaces are much easier to remove limescale from, which is why baths, showers, sinks and tiles will only need some lemon juice or vinegar applied and some scrubbing on your part. For ceramic toilets, try removing very heavy limescale deposits by rubbing gently with an old toothbrush soaked in white vinegar, or for very hard and encrusted limescale, don the rubber gloves and use an old pumice stone to gently rub away the limescale below the water level. Kitchen 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:

These products can simply be sprayed on, left for a while, and then wiped, scrubbed, or rinsed away, depending on just how bad the limescale is. Bleach 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. The new formula also makes your surfaces dirt- and water-repellent, which helps to prevent stain build-ups and makes cleaning easier. For the best results, use Cillit Bang regularly (at least once a week). ProsIdeally, you want to do this just before you go to bed so the white vinegar can be left to work overnight, especially if you are cleaning the toilet.