‘Amazing’ cleaning hack removes limescale from shower glass in minutes
CLEANING superfans are enthusiastic about a product that removes grim limescale deposits without any problems in just a few minutes.
Keeping your shower glass clean can seem like an endless battle, especially if you live in an area where the water is hard.
This is because hard water contains a large number of dissolved minerals, including chalk, lime, calcium and magnesium, which then leave an unsightly white residue on the glass surfaces it comes into contact with.
According to experts from Harvey water softenersAlthough hard water is not a health hazard and is generally safe to drink, prolonged exposure to hard water can wreak havoc on both your appliances and your skin, especially if you suffer from skin conditions such as eczema. ‘.
But while social media is full of various tips and tricks promising to tackle the problem, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch are excited about a product you can buy from Tesco and other retailers.
Fellow cleaning enthusiasts shared their top bargain after a Mrs Hinch fan, Susan Thackray, took to Facebook to ask for advice on making her bathroom sparkle again.
“Do you have any tips for cleaning shower glass and removing water stains?” the woman wondered. her messageuploaded on the popular Tips and tricks for cleaning page.
Luckily for Susan, the post was quickly flooded with comments, as more than 200 people flocked to the comments to share their favorite tips.
The answers ranged from vinegar to dishwashing liquid, but the most popular answer seemed to be using Viakal limescale remover spray for the bathroom.
The product, which retails at Tesco for £2.99 for a 500ml bottle, ”quickly eliminates limescale and hard water stains, along with the dirt and bacteria trapped in them”.
According to the brand, the spray can be used on the surfaces of your bathroom and kitchen, including chrome, ceramics, tiles and shower doors, and will ”remove imperfections”, leaving a ”brilliant shine”.
The 4.8-star spray not only removes stubborn limescale, but also promises to prevent it from returning to your surfaces.
The formula cleans powerfully but gently and Viakal is “safe to use” because it does not contain “chlorine, bleach and ammonia”.
The best part? Fans of cleaning companies have claimed that there is no vigorous arm training either – ‘spray it on and leave it for ten minutes’, one person pointed out.
The reviews online speak for themselves as customers have called the product ‘great’.
One person said: ”What a great product. Limescale simply disappears and the taps glisten. I highly recommend this product.”
Someone else commented: ”I’ve never posted a cleaning review before, but this product is amazing!
”I used a Bang product before, I always had trouble with the smell. But this is great for removing limescale. High grades!”
“I bought this for my shower head and taps, I sprayed it on, left it for ten minutes, gave them a quick wipe and they were both shiny,” wrote a third.
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“Not a bad smell either.”
”Have been using it for a while, it’s great for all stainless steel shower taps. Everything spotlessly clean,” was also enthusiastic about a Tesco customer.
Mrs Hinch – also known as Sophie Hinchliffe – has long been a favorite in the cleaning community, with almost 4.8 million followers on her Instagram page.
The star, a mother of two, rose to fame a few years ago with several home hacks and now her fans have even started dedicated cleaning pages on social media.
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