Cleaning limescale faucets is a common, but often tricky, task in home maintenance. Fortunately, simple ingredients such as white vinegar and citric acid, available in most kitchens, offer practical and eco-friendly solutions to manage this problem.
White vinegar
Limescale, a mineral deposit left by hard water, can dull the shine of your faucets and even affect their operation. Fortunately, white vinegar is a valuable ally.
How to proceed ?
Mix equal parts white vinegar and lukewarm water. This acidic solution is particularly effective against limescale.
Soak a soft cloth in this solution and wrap it around the faucet.
If the deposit is particularly stubborn, use a plastic bag filled with the solution and tie it around the faucet for complete immersion.
Leave it on overnight to allow the vinegar to dissolve the limescale.
In the morning, scrub gently with a toothbrush or non-abrasive sponge. You will notice that the limescale is easily removed, leaving your faucet shiny and like new.
Citric Acid
If you’re worried that vinegar might be too harsh for your faucet or you prefer a more pleasant scent, citric acid is a great alternative.
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