Limescale can be ‘melted’ away from your tap in ‘two minutes’ with everyday kitchen item

Limescale is a frequent issue in households, often found in areas where water is regularly used like shower heads, toilets, pipes, bathtubs, kettles, and taps.
The build-up of limescale is easy to spot: it’s a hard deposit with a white, chalky appearance due to the high amount of calcium carbonate present.
While it can be one of the most exasperating cleaning tasks for homeowners because of its rapid accumulation, it can be easily tackled and removed with the right product.
Nancy Emery, a cleaning expert at Tap Warehouse, has shared a brilliant natural method to eliminate stubborn limescale deposits from taps – lemon juice.
Lemons are a cleaning powerhouse that can be used to clean shower glass, kettles, and microwaves.
They’re also perfect for cleaning taps as they contain citric acid which can “melt off limescale.”
Nancy suggested: “To get rid of limescale on your taps, you’ll need to make a 75 to 25 solution of lemon juice and water.
“All you need to do is use a soft sponge and gently wipe the solution, leaving it on the tap to dissolve the limescale deposits for two minutes. Once the time is up, rinse thoroughly with water.”
She further added: “For special finishes such as brushed brass, matte black or chrome, it’s especially important to avoid using harsh chemicals such as vinegar when cleaning. Lemons are quite acidic, so make sure you don’t let the lemon juice solution sit for longer than two minutes.”
After washing the taps with water, they should be wiped down with a microfiber cloth. Not only will this add a shine, but it will also help deter limescale.
The lemon solution can also be used to clean the aerator in your tap (a small attachment that either fits onto the end of the tap or can be inserted inside of the existing spout), which is often prone to limescale build-up.
To remove the limescale, use a toothbrush and the lemon juice solution to scrub it off.
To prevent stubborn limescale accumulation on your taps, make sure to clean them regularly – about once a week, particularly if you reside in a hard water area.