LIMESCALE can be a stubborn stain but it doesn’t have to be difficult to remove.
One woman shared the every day step her mother-in-law taught her to prevent a build up in her shower.
In her viral video, TikTok user AJ (@a.j..mel) revealed the two ingredients that can make all the difference.
She shared that her mother-in-law is “full of hacks for every single thing.”
Rather than use a traditional cleaning product, she swears by two household items for tackling limescale.
According to AJ, the simple trick means you can “forget scrubbing” hard water stains.
Instead, she recommended using distilled white vinegar, available for 35p from Aldi.
The TikToker mixed this with washing up liquid, which you can pick up for just 69p from Aldi.
AJ advised her audience to spray their showers with the mixture after every use.
“Soap scum? Hard water stains? They never get the chance to build up,” she explained.
White vinegar is effective for removing hard water stains because it is acidic in nature.
This means it can dissolve mineral deposits left behind by hard water on various surfaces.
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”I’m a cleaning pro & I never use limescale remover on my shower – my £2.60 Poundland trick is so much more effective ” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6362150342112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]If you already have a build up of hard water in your shower, simply spray white vinegar directly on the stained area and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.
Using a sponge, you can simply lift the limescale, working the stain until it disappears.
Mixing in washing up liquid can help to break down the stain as it is designed to tackle grease.
Make sure you dilute the solution with water before spraying it in your shower.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
“The ONLY cleaner I use for everything is washing up liquid, white distilled vinegar, and water. It’s the best cleaner hands down,” wrote one viewer.
“The vinegar tip is so real, it’s also a great way to get rid of mould too,” said another follower.
“The washing up liquid and vinegar in the shower!!! I hate the smell of vinegar but nothing works as good,” commented a third person.
“Ayyee girly, thanks for the shower hack!!!! Have a great day today, girl!!!” wrote another TikTok user.
“The vinegar and washing up liquid spray is about to be my next experiment,” said one follower.
