Limescale can quickly tarnish the shine of your bathroom fixtures, cloud your glass screens and even impede the flow of water from your shower head. Luckily, there are ways to banish limescale, and it may be easier than you think, according to an expert.
Whether you have a fixed shower head or a handheld shower head, or both, a cleaning expert has shared one 30p method. Cleaning expert, Matthew Harrison and PriceYourJob.co.uk said: “For a handheld shower head, remove it from the attached hosing. Put the small rubber washer to the side as you do this, so you don’t lose it.
“It’s important not to lose this, as it stops the water from leaking out at the point where the hose meets the shower head. Place the shower head in a bucket or large plastic container and cover it with white vinegar.
“Leave the shower head to soak in the vinegar for a minimum of 30 minutes. Try to aim to leave it for around an hour, if possible.”
If your shower head is made from brass, you shouldn’t leave it in the vinegar for any longer than 30 minutes
After the time is up, remove the shower head and rinse it with water. Then, use an old toothbrush to remove any remaining limescale, paying particular attention to the nozzle.
Rinse the shower head again with water, then polish with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. Rinse the hose to the shower head and then flush out any remaining limescale.
For a fixed shower head, find a plastic bag big enough to fit around it before half-filling it with white vinegar.
Place the half-filled bag over the shower head until it is submerged in the vinegar. Then, use elastic bands or string to keep it in place.
Leave it to soak for 30 minutes, and if it’s made from brass, make sure to remove it after this time.
Remove the bag from the shower head and then turn on your shower to flush out any limescale deposits that may be left.
Repeat the process if needed, until all the limescale is completely gone.
According to the expert, this will result in a “sparkling and limescale-free” shower.