‘It works wonders’ rave cleaning fans who swear by £3 product to banish limescale from kitchens for good
LIMESCALE can be particularly pesky to remove once it appears in your kitchen.
Of course, there are some pricey products out there that claim to do the trick, but cleaning fans have been raving about a bargain £3 cleaning spray that does the trick every time.
This comes after on keen cleaner posted on the popular Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips asking for help getting rid of the build-up of limescale around her kitchen sink.
Alongside a snap of the limescale, the cleaning fan asked if anyone knew how to get rid of the white marks surrounding her taps on the granite countertop.
It turns out the fans of Mrs Hinch had just the solution, Viakal spray.
Although many people did suggest other hacks, including rubbing lemon the the limescale and scrubbing with wire wool, Viakal spray seemed to be the go-to for the cleaning fans.
One said: “Viakal spray is the best for this.”
“I had the same problem and Viakal was the only thing that actually worked,” a second commented.
You can buy a 500ml bottle of Viakal Classic Limescale Remover Cleaning Spray from most supermarkets, for as little as £2.99.
The product description on Ocado.com reads: “Viakal Classic Limescale Remover Spray is your number one against limescale ally: it quickly eliminates limescale and hard water marks, together with the dirt and bacteria trapped inside of them.
“This spray goes to work on your bathroom and kitchen surfaces, from chrome to ceramics to tiles and shower doors, to remove imperfections and leave behind a brilliant shine.
“The formula not only removes the limescale, but it prevents it from returning on your surfaces
“Thanks to the anti droplet technology, water marks will be prevented from reappearing, giving you the convenience of a long lasting shine.”
Other ways to remove limescale
In the same Facebook group another cleaning fan also asked for help removing limescale from her taps, and a completely free trick was bought to her attention.
Whilst many members suggested using traditional bleaches or scrubbing at it with a hard brush, one Facebook user suggested using a wet 2p coin to erase years worth of build-up.
Cleaning hacks and tips
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
- How to clean your washing machine in a few easy steps
- Keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly
- Clean your shower to ensure it’s always sparkling
- How to clean your microwave using cheap household items
- Here’s how to get rid of that nasty limescale in your kettle
- You’re cleaning your carpet all wrong – here’s how to get it spotless again in no time
- Unblock a toilet without a plunger
- Clean your fabric or leather sofa in a few easy steps
- If you haven’t cleaned your mattress in ages, here’s how
- Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new
- This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking
- Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps
- Give your TV screen a once-over
- Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning?
- Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps
t might sound like an old wives’ tale, however, the markings on the coin act like a mild abrasive and help to break down to the gunk without damaging the taps.
Others even agreed, with another user adding that they’d use this household hack for decades.
“That’s what I do…,” they gushed adding: “I’ve been doing it for 50 years with different taps.”
Even better, you can pick up Kilrock spray to help you tackle those taps for just £2.49 at The Range right now.
