Although not specified, the major component appears to be limonene, which provides the citrus scent of lemons and oranges. It is present in the peels of these fruits and is extracted commercially from orange-peel zest. All natural ingredients – this is the main selling point of this product and it is nice to have something that is 100% naturally derived from a big name company and will be easy to find in supermarkets If your draining board looks cloudy or your taps are encrusted with chalky deposits, you could have problems with limescale. It can also do unseen damage to your washing machine and dishwasher - unless you get a limescale remover. Washing machine: Dettol Spray Cleaner Antibacterial Mould & Mildew Remover. Once clean, be sure to leave the door open for a day every now and again - means everything dries out and so slows down things like mould. Also, using powder (vs gel tabs) reduces mould and bacterial growth.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user SpinachIsAGatewayDrug)

Just spray and wait, then wipe off. The foam consistency clings to vertical surfaces like tiles, which makes it even more effective. Pros When Mumsnet users ask for limescale solutions, the name Viakal comes up again and again. This powerful spray works on all your kitchen and bathroom surfaces, including shower doors, chrome taps, tiles and ceramic sinks, so you won’t ever need to worry about limescale build-up in your home again. Limescale on loos can be tough to clean, but Harpic Power Plus can effortlessly remove limescale, hard watermarks, stubborn stains, rust and strong odours as well as 99.9% of germs. During our research, we analysed Mumsnet forum posts about which limescale removers worked well and which ones were most popular for shower screens, baths, toilets, sinks, washing machines and kettles.Ecover also never tests its products on animals, and even the bottle is made from recycled and plant plastic. Although citric acid is more soluble it is a significantly weaker acid than oxalic acid. The reason it is somewhat slower in its action. It is a little stronger than acetic acid. Oxalic acid is in fact the strongest of the common weak organic acids. For homemade natural remedies, just mix your product with water to make a paste and cover any surface affected by limescale. The gel formula also means it clings to hard surfaces, allowing it to get to work without gravity sabotaging its best efforts. It’s ideal for tiles, shower heads and shower trays, and is safe to use on all ceramic and plastic sanitaryware. But make sure you follow the instructions and keep it away from marble and chrome plating as it’s very strong. To remove limescale from your toilet, you need to use vinegar. Pour vinegar (straight from the bottle) into the toilet bowl and leave it to sit for three hours or longer. Then scrub the bowl with a toilet brush to wipe off the limescale residue and flush. Taps

I am not aware of any household products which contain oxalic acid. Far too dangerous. iirc Seajet got a splash or two on himself and it nearly killed him!I also find Viakal very good for limescale around taps, for e.g. Have to use it regularly since we’re in a hard water area.” (Rated by Mumsnet user GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER) For appliances like washing machines and kettles, you can’t go wrong with Oust Powerful All-Purpose Descaler. How we chose our recommendations Removing tough limescale with a natural product can be a tough ask so we found 3 common areas where limescale can build up at different levels to see just how well it works. Test Number One Vinegar method: Pour vinegar into a spray bottle and coat your taps in it (ensuring all the limescale affected parts are covered). Leave the solution to sit for 30 minutes and then use a sponge to scrub it clean. HG’s professional range is ideal for heavy-duty cleaning, and their limescale remover is no different. This high concentrate bathroom descaler is suitable for removing limescale from your taps, shower, plastic bath, sink, shower door, tiles and shower head.

Stardrops’ The Pink Stuff Paste is suitable for kitchen and bathroom limescale removal and works on surfaces such as ceramic tiles, showers, glass, sinks, saucepans, outdoor furniture, and paintwork. What descaler are you using? Oust sachets are good. Just re-boil the kettle when the water stops fizzing and repeat until the scale has gone. I only quarter fill the kettle before adding the oust.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user MaisyMary77) Cillit Bang uses the phrase ‘Naturally Powerful’ to indicate that this product is made from only natural ingredients and indeed there is a statement on the front label of the bottle at the bottom that assures us of ‘100% naturally derived ingredients’. We have an old kettle that is used in the shed for when we need hot water without having to traipse through the house to the kitchen – it doesn’t get much love!Spray the affected area with your solution and leave it to sit for 15 minutes (or longer for large limescale build-ups). Sulfamic acid is an ingredient in Steradent (falseteeth cleaner). But don’t use Cillit Bang to clean your teeth. As well as removing limescale and hard watermarks, this spray also cleans lurking bacteria and dirt, prevents limescale from returning, and leaves taps and surfaces shiny and streak-free.