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My kitchen tap was covered in thick, crusty limescale, but I removed it in seconds with a genius and free cleaning hack
You can also use this method with other kitchen cupboard staples to get a streak-free shine
WHEN it comes to cleaning, most of us don’t want to spend our hard-earned money on pricey products.
Though you can’t banish chores altogether, there is an easier way to stop limescale building up around your taps – and it’s completely free.
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If you’ve got unsightly scrum building on your bathroom or kitchen taps, you aren’t alone.
Commonly occurring in the Southeast of the UK, these annoying limescale deposits are the result of calcium and magnesium being left behind as hard water evaporates.
Though you'd might think you’d have to scrub for hours or buy expensive products, you can stop limescale with just the pennies in your back pocket.
This genius tip was originally shared by a cleaning whizz on Facebook and we can’t get enough of it.
Originally posted on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks group, they were responding to one member who had been struggling to remove built-up gunk on her taps.
Despite just moving in, she’d found that the taps hadn’t been cleaned properly and even shared a photo of them looking crusty.
In the caption, she then asked: "Can anyone help me clean this tap? What would I use and how? New rental property… just moved in.”
Whilst many members suggested using traditional bleaches or scrubbing at it with a hard brush, one Facebook user suggested using a wet 2p coin to erase years’ worth of build-up.
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For those who are tempted to try this at home, the domestic goddess suggested pre-soaking the unsightly tap before using this tip.
They wrote: "[Use] Kilrock gel...leave for 5-10 minutes and then chip off with a copper coin."
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It might sound like an old wives’ tale, however, the markings on the coin act like a mild abrasive and help to break down to the gunk without damaging the taps.
Others even agreed, with another user adding that they’d use this household hack for decades.
“That’s what I do...,” they gushed adding: “I've been doing it for 50 years with different taps."
Even better, you can pick up Kilrock spray to help you tackle those taps for just £2.49 at The Range right now.
Don't despair if you don't have it in your local store though, as you can use basic household items to help shift any leftover limescale.
In fact, a third group member shared how they get rid of hardened limescale using half a lemon.
“Cut a lemon [in half] and attach it to the tap with a band,” they told the group, writing: “Leave it for as long as possible.
“This will soften the build-up [and then] use a dampened 2p coin to remove it.”
Alternatively, you can also get your taps glistening with some kitchen roll and white vinegar.
"[Use a] small sandwich bag, [filled with] kitchen roll soaked with white vinegar,” another explained, adding that they will put this over the spot and keep it secure with elastic bands.
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Once this is done, you can simply leave this for a few hours before removing the bag and giving the tap a quick rinse with clean water.
Sounds like you have no excuse not to have sparkling taps with all these house.
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