One cleaning specialist has shared a natural alternative to white vinegar for fighting limescale and it’s particularly effective on shower screens and glass shower screens
Whilst numerous household cleaning challenges can be tackled using white vinegar, it doesn’t always deliver the finest outcomes.
For those struggling with shower screen limescale, a cleaning expert has suggested a natural alternative she favours, which plenty of people attest to. Posting on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, Michelle Davis sought “best cleaning product recommendations to attack the shower screen”, which prompted almost 100 replies.
Professional cleaner Anna Crucitti responded: “Hello, I’m a deep clean specialist. I’d spray a strong limescale remover (a citric acid solution is my choice), let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse well. I prefer citric acid to white vinegar as it’s powerful on the glass but not on the chromed areas.”
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Another member backed this approach, reports the Express. Marsha Leach commented: “Citric acid, cut in half with water. Spray the glass. Leave it even overnight if needed. Wet the scrub daddy and use it to clean the glass. Rinse. Game-changer. The screen will be limescale-free and gleaming.”
Sophie, a cleaning expert from the Sustainable Lazy blog, has revealed the ideal homemade citric acid spray for tackling limescale and soap residue. She noted that “citric acid is effective” for eliminating limescale, soap residue, rust and tea and coffee marks.
Limescale has alkaline properties, meaning “it can be dissolved by an acid”, like citric acid. Sophie said: “If your limescale has built up, it can become stubborn to remove. The easiest solution is to combine citric acid with hot water and leave it to soak. If it’s particularly bad, it may need more than one attempt.”
To create a citric acid solution, you should mix one tablespoon of citric acid per 250ml of water. You can scale this recipe up based on your bottle size – for instance, if your container holds 750ml, you’d need three tablespoons of citric acid.
On this occasion, Sophie chose to use 470ml of boiling water, adding two tablespoons of citric acid to the mix. The heated water assists in dissolving the citric acid granules.
After it has cooled down, transfer your citric acid mixture into a clean spray bottle and spritz onto your shower door. Allow it to work for several minutes before cleaning the screen with a cloth.
After you’ve tackled the limescale accumulation, using your homemade citric acid solution regularly on shower doors and other problem spots “will prevent the limescale from getting bad again”.