Unless you install a water softener, we know that hard water in the pipes will always promote scaling on all surfaces in contact with limescale in the water. Tap water can then leave white limescale deposits on the bathroom sink or kitchen sink. Are you looking for a good grandmother’s tip without chemicals to make stainless steel taps covered in limescale shine? Here are the best household products with a descaling effect!
1) Citrus fruits against limescale on taps
The acidity of lemon or citrus fruits is very effective in eliminating traces of limescale. We can proceed in two ways here. We can rub half a lemon directly on the areas to be descaled to erase the limescale deposit thanks to its citric acid. Otherwise, you can sprinkle salt on half a grapefruit to scrub stubborn stains and residues embedded in hard water.
2) The magic anti-limescale potion with vinegar
When we present tips for the whole house, it’s difficult not to mention white vinegar which also constitutes a very good treatment against tartar. To achieve this magic potiontake a small bottle and fill it halfway with vinegar. Next, add a quarter of lemon juice and a quarter of dishwashing liquid. All you have to do is apply this cleaning mixture to the walls to be treated. Leave on for 30 minutes, rub, rinse and dry… then admire!
Good to know: Vinegar can also descale your household appliances (coffee maker, kettle, washing machine, iron, etc.) such as the shower head.
3) Toothpaste against limescale stains on taps
No need to look far for a solution to dissolve limescale! Simply drop a dab of toothpaste on the tap covered with scale deposits. Then rub with a soft damp cloth (microfiber cloth type). Finish with a good rinse and drying. Your taps will be unrecognizable!
4) Wood ash
Fireplace ash is excellent for cleaning the houseand in particular against white marks on surfaces which quickly tend to scale. Just take a little with a damp cloth and scrub the taps. Finish cleaning by using a dry cloth to make everything shine!