Cleaning fans swear by a £3 product to banish limescale from kitchens for good

Limescale can be extremely difficult to remove once it appears in your kitchen.

Sure, there are some expensive products that claim to provide the solution, but cleaning fans are raving about a great value £3 cleaning spray that works every time.

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This comes after a keen cleaner posted on the popular Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, asking for help removing the limescale around her kitchen sink.

Next to an get it Because of the limescale, the cleaning fan asked if anyone knew how to remove the white stains around her faucets on the granite countertop.

It turns out Mrs Hinch’s fans had just the solution: Viakal spray.

Although many people suggested other tips, including rubbing lemon on the limescale and scrubbing with steel wool, Viakal spray seemed to be the best choice for the cleaning fans.

One said: “Viakal spray is best for this.”

“I had the same problem and Viakal was the only thing that really worked,” a second commented.

You can buy a 500ml bottle of Viakal Classic Limescale Remover Cleaning Spray for just €2.99 at most supermarkets.

The product description on Ocado.com reads: “Viakal Classic Limescale Remover Spray is your best ally against limescale: it quickly removes limescale and hard water stains, along with the dirt and bacteria trapped inside.

“This spray works on the surfaces of your bathroom and kitchen, from chrome to ceramic to tiles and shower doors, to remove imperfections and leave a brilliant shine.

“The formula not only removes the limescale but also prevents it from returning to your surfaces

“Thanks to the anti-drip technologyprevent water spots from reappearing, giving you the convenience of a long-lasting shine.”

Other ways to remove limescale

In the same Facebook group, another cleaning enthusiast also asked for help removing limescale from her taps, and a completely free trick was brought to her attention.

While many members suggested using traditional bleach or scrubbing it with a stiff brush, one Facebook user suggested using a wet 2-cent coin to remove years of buildup.

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It may sound like an old wives’ tale, but the markings on the coin act as a mild abrasive and help break down the gunk without damaging the taps.

Others even agreed, with another user adding that they would use this household hack for decades.

“That’s what I do…,” they said enthusiastically, adding, “I’ve been doing it for 50 years with different cranes.”

In fact, you can now buy Kilrock spray to help you tackle those taps for just £2.49 at The Range.

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