Limescale is one of the most stubborn thing to get rid of, and of course it appears everywhere. They are on your taps, sinks, toilet bowls, tiles and shower doors. There are many chemicals that should help you with limescale removal, but which one does actually work? Let’s see.
Limescale removal with Viakal
Viakal is the most known limescale remover in the UK. And it does do a great job, too. It is working fabulously when it’s used for regular cleaning. Although it’s effective, it isn’t a harsh chemical so perfect for most areas. However it’s mainly effective with small amount of limescale and can’t fight against built up limescale.
Vinegar and baking soda – Traditional limescale removal
This is probably one of the most natural and eco-friendly way of cleaning limescale.
This traditional cleaning method is still really powerful. How to use it? Simply sprinkle some baking soda on the affected area and pour some vinegar on it. It will instantly start to foam and gets the job done without scrubbing. It’s more powerful than the Viakal and its able to remove thin built up limescale.
Astonish Limescale remover
A big surprise for me. A friend of mine has offered this product to me. I was skeptical about it, as normally, 90% of the chemicals that are from supermarkets don’t work. But my friend was highly recommending it, so I thought I give it a go, what can I loose? So I’ve tried it and to my big surprise, it’s working amazingly! Again, this product is unfortunately unable to remove thick built up limescale. However, it’s doing a great job with tiles, shower doors, taps and sinks. Forget scrubbing and get Astonish! It has a lovely fragrance, too.
Limescale removal with Harpic Power Plus Toilet cleaner
Most of you probably know this product, and more likely even use it in your toilet bowl. However, I’m pretty sure that 90% of you have no idea, how powerful this product is with limescale. It’s doing a miracle! But you must be very careful when using it! Wearing gloves and mask is highly recommended, as it’s a really strong chemical. But you don’t only need to take care of yourself, but the surface you are using it on, as well. As for white tiles, bathtubs, shower trays, ceramic sinks it does not harm them at all. However, as for the metal surface you must be really careful with. I do not recommend pouring it onto the metal surface, as it can discolor some type of metal surfaces. Instead, pour a small amount of it onto a sponge or scouring pad. After a little bit of scrubbing, I guarantee you that there will be no limescale left behind.
How to clean the toilet bowl?
For most toilet bowls Harpic Toilet cleaner works perfectly fine. Using it once a week will maintain the cleanliness of the toilet. However, sometimes on the bottom of the toilet bowls, limescale can build up after a while. It normally makes the bottom of the toilet bowl black, and most limescale removers will not be able to clean it. There is although a very strong chemical, which requires very little or no scrubbing, and no hassle at all. This is the Spririt of Salt. It’s really simple to use, but again, it’s highly recommended to wear gloves, mask and even glasses, to avoid splashing it in your eyes. Most importantly, DO NOT MIX with ANY chemicals, as it can result in creating dangerous gas.
What about the really thick limescale?
Well, there is a good old traditional method to remove really thick limescale. Scraping. The best thing to use is some type of metal blade or spatula. Try to scrape it carefully, and once you’ve taken the most of it off of the surface, use Harpic or other limescale remover.
So, there are many ways to clean the limescale, but not all of them are effective. Most of the store-bought products are great for everyday use and to maintain the cleanliness. However, only a very few of them are actually able to fight against built up limescale. The best practice is to clean regularly so you can avoid fighting with limescale. And, if you need professional hands, give us a call!
