Limescale occurs in hard water areas and can build up around taps, in the toilet as well as around plug holes. Keeping limescale at bay is a time-consuming chore, but one which needs to be done regularly to ensure appliances and the home continue to work correctly. Mrs Hinch fans have shared top tips on how to remove limescale from toilets with ease.
Posting anonymously on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one user wrote: “I’ve moved into a new house and my toilet is covered in limescale. I’ve tried various products but they don’t seem to be working, any tips?”
When hard water evaporates, calcium and magnesium combine to form limescale which is often recognised by its chalky substance.
However, when occurring in the toilet, it can appear as red or even dark brown if left for long periods of time.
More than 50 comments were left on the post from Mrs Hinch fans sharing their advice, including a product which contains no bleach.
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It is currently on offer for £1.25 at Wilko, but often retails at around £1.75 in the majority of retailers.
The product also helps to kill germs and bacteria, crucial when cleaning the toilet area.
Lisa Napleton said: “Harpic Power Plus is better than bleach, give it a go, I love the stuff.”
The cleaning product has a unique power cleaning formula, claiming to be “10 times better than bleach”.
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“Spray the hinge with a bathroom cleaner and use an old toothbrush to scrub the awkward areas.”
Sometimes a toilet seat may need a thorough clean and Britons can use washing up liquid and bleach to do so.
Mix one part bleach to 20 parts water, apply the solution to the seat and scrub light with a soft plastic brush.
The experts recommended leaving the bleach and water mix sit for a few minutes before rinsing with clean water and drying.