Limescale will melt off taps in seconds with kitchen ingredient
Limescale is a widespread issue in homes and can be discovered wherever water is regularly used, including shower heads, toilets, pipes, bathtubs, kettles and, of course, taps. The build-up is straightforward to identify — a stubborn deposit with a white, chalky appearance, resulting from the quantity of calcium carbonate it contains.
TL;DR
- Limescale is a white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found where water is used.
- Lemons are effective for cleaning limescale due to their citric acid.
- A 75% lemon juice and 25% water solution can be used to dissolve limescale on taps.
- Apply the solution with a soft sponge, leave for two minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
- Avoid leaving the lemon solution on special finishes for longer than two minutes.
- Dry taps with a microfibre cloth after cleaning to boost shine and prevent future limescale.
- The lemon solution can also be used to clean and descale tap aerators with a toothbrush.
- Regular cleaning, about once a week, is recommended to prevent persistent limescale build-up, especially in hard water areas.