Banish limescale from shower and toilet with 29p hack shared by expert

You probably already have the natural item at home, saving a trip to the supermarket.

Limescale can appear out of nowhere and can be difficult to remove, but a couple of home items can quickly banish the unsightly build up.

Rather than heading to the supermarket to pick up a chemical laden solution, a more eco friendly way that's more cost effective and will leave a less pungent scent. Limescale is a result of hard water build up from its high mineral content and can make sinks, taps toilets and showers look gross.

To banish the chalky deposit quickly to avoid judgement from future house guests, water softener experts at Kind Water have revealed the "best way" to get rid of limescale - all you need is some white vinegar.

The good news is the easy remedy won't need hours of scrubbing as you can simply spray the acid on the limescale and let it work its magic. As reported by the Mirror, the specialists said: "Fill a bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water, spraying the vinegar solution directly onto the areas affected by limescale in the shower.

"Let the solution sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the vinegar to break down the limescale."

Then, you'll need to scrub the areas that are affected, then you can rinse it with water to remove the vinegar residue. White vinegar can be purchased from Tesco for just 29p, and it can also be used to remove watermarks and stains from the shower head, which takes a few extra steps.

Explaining the method, Kind Water said: "Fill a plastic bag or container large enough to fit the shower head with white vinegar and submerge it in the white vinegar, ensuring that it is fully covered. Secure the bag or container in place, allowing the shower head to soak in the white vinegar for several hours or overnight."

Again, once that's been done, gently scrub where the limescale had been, ensuring that it's all been removed. The same method can also be used with taps.

If your toilet is looking unsightly because of limescale, you can also pour a cup of vinegar into the bowl and let it get to work overnight. You'll then need to give it a good scrub, and you can sprinkle some baking soda on it too for extra freshness.

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