Limescale is the bane of many households, clinging to everything from kettles and washing machines to toilets and shower screens.
The pesky mineral build-up loves to latch onto pristine white toilet bowls, leading over time to an unwanted off-colour tinge on the porcelain.
But fear not, for Jen Needham, dubbed the “Cleaning Fairy Godmother”, has shared her top tips for banishing limescale from your loo.
Contrary to popular belief amongst cleaning enthusiasts who swear by white vinegar and baking soda, Jen suggests a pumice stone is the ultimate weapon against stubborn limescale.
She advises: “Remove the water from the bottom of the toilet by pushing it out with a toilet brush. Then, gently go over the marks with a pumice stone and it will get through them perfectly.”
Thanks to its unique porous nature, a pumice stone is especially effective at scrubbing away limescale in toilets. You can snag a pack of three from eBay for a mere £3.98 or a pack of six for £6.99 from Amazon.
After you’ve given limescale the boot, Jen recommends a super product for everyday use to keep it at bay – Harpic Power Plus Black.
Jen said: “A great product to use daily once you’ve tackled the limescale is black Harpic toilet gel. Using it daily will help to control the build-up.”
Harpic claims their toilet cleaner is “10 times better than bleach” for ousting limescale and boasts of its rapid action.
Cleaning enthusiasts are also raving about a toilet cleaner that’s got them all flushed with success. A professional cleaner shared her experience using this product on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page, presenting “fantastic” before and after snaps of this miracle product at work.
Kelly Thompson praised: “Had a job with this unused toilet. Had been out of action for years and the limescale buildup was terrible.
“I squirted the Harpic and left it for half an hour to get rid of the stubborn limescale.”
She couldn’t contain her satisfaction, noting: “I’m so happy with the product. I now use it myself to prevent limescale from coming back. I’ve never had it since.”
Fancy giving your loo the same star treatment? Harpic Power Plus is easy to come by at any local supermarket and wallet-friendly at just £1.50 from Sainsbury’s and from Asda for £1.65.
