Remove limescale from taps with this 80p method (Image: Getty)
Anyone who lives in an area with particularly hard water knows the struggle of limescale and the difficulties of removing this from sinks, taps, and kettles.
But while you may find yourself scratching your head trying to get your bathroom and kitchen sinks looking sparkling again, there are several methods for ridding yourself of unsightly limescale deposits.
Kerry Hale, a cleaning expert at shower brand , explains: “The best way to get rid of limescale deposits is to soak the affected area in lemon juice or white vinegar.”
She adds that some fixtures can be much harder to clean than others, with taps proving particularly difficult, but not impossible, to clear of limescale.
Kerry says: “Taps are trickier fixtures to clean. Lemon juice or vinegar will drip off when sprayed, not allowing the acid enough time to work on the scale.
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Lemon juice can be used to remove limescale from taps (Image: Getty)
“You’ll often notice white deposits on the spout, so targeting this area is a good idea.”
How to remove limescale from taps
Start by soaking a rag or a cloth in lemon juice and wrap it around your tap, making sure all areas are covered. If you don’t already have lemon juice in, then you can purchase some from the grocery store from about 80p.
You should then secure the cloth with an elastic band and leave for an hour, occasionally squeezing the cloth to release more acid onto the tap.
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Limescale deposits can look rather unsightly on faucets (Image: Getty)
After the hour is up, remove the cloth and wipe away the limescale.
If the limescale around the spout still won’t come away, then cut a lemon in half and screw it onto the spout until it stays in place. Leave the lemon for an hour, and then rinse and scrub away the remaining scale.
Kerry adds that you can use a scouring pad on tough limescale, but only on the underside of the spout, as it may scratch the finish on the faucet itself.