Limescale is an unsightly substance that appears around taps, on shower doors, in kettles and coffee machines.
While relatively harmless, limescale can be difficult to remove from surfaces and appliances but can cause damage if it’s left.
One of the most common places to find limescale is on taps. Removing the substance from taps can be especially tricky as certain chemicals can damage them.
Facebook user Bev Franklin posted on the group, ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’ her advice for removing limescale from taps without using harsh chemicals.
She said: “Love this group. [I was] convinced I needed new bathroom taps having tried everything to remove limescale.
“I took the advice of you lovely ladies, 30 seconds later and having used a 1p coin, my taps are like new…well pleased.”
It seems Bev wasn’t the only Mrs Hinch fan to use the nifty hack. Others shared their method for using the unusual item to remove limescale.
Kim McQuinn said: “Two pence coin, tap it off. It’s amazing.”
Karen Poole agreed and wrote: “Just rub a wet 2p coin over the limescale and it just falls off.”
Meanwhile, Rebecca Jackson shared exactly how to use the method to remove limescale from taps.
She explained: “Get a wet 1p or 2p coin and rub in a circular motion and the limescale just falls off.”
Copper coins spark a chemical reaction between the copper and calcium which helps to break down the limescale.
Other methods for removing limescale from taps include using white vinegar, Viakal and lemon juice.
