How to Keep Limescale at Bay in the Bathroom
Limescale is a pain. Especially when you live in a hard water area, like we do. So I know as well as anyone that limescale easily builds up, but it's not as easy to remove. This is why it's important to prevent it in the first place. But how can you do that? Let me tell you how to keep limescale at bay in the bathroom.
Do some daily maintenance
Once of the best, most effective ways of keeping limescale at bay in the bathroom is to perform regular bathroom maintenance. I thoroughly clean our bathroom once a week to prevent dirt and debris buildup, including limescale.
In fact, it's worked so well that I don't really have an issue with limescale anymore, unlike our previous bathroom that the old house owners put in, which was covered in limescale. It just makes my life easier. but there are things I do while cleaning the bathroom that keeps limescale at bay, and those things are in this list.
Squeegee the shower screen
Shower screens are especially prone to limescale. If the water is left to dry, it can leave watermarks that are especially stubborn to remove. Sometimes, the issue can become so bad that a new shower screen is needed. To prevent cloudy patches and stubborn streaks, the best method is to squeegee the shower screen after every single use. Keep one in the shower with you and use it to remove excess water from the glass.
Give taps & showerheads some TLC
Taps, plugholes and shower heads can be made of chrome, which can become pitted, dull and water marked if limescale becomes an issue. This dulls the shine considerably and can make the bathroom look older than it really is.
Wipe taps and showerheads dry after use to prevent mineral buildup. Most shower heads can be removed and cleaned thoroughly, which I recommend. Cleaning your bathroom once a week and paying attention to those chrome elements can help to prevent permanent limescale damage.
Use the right cleaning products
When it comes to dealing with limescale, it's important that you're using the right cleaner for the job. If not, it can mean wasting time and money. For limescale, acidic cleaners are best as it can dissolve mineral deposits. Citric acid is also a great solution if you're working on a homemade cleaning product.
Make sure you always read the instructions on the label as some limescale cleaners cannot be used on marble and other natural stones. Never mix cleaners together, whether they're homemade or store-bought. Always read the instructions before use.
Don't neglect the bath, sink basins or toilets
Limescale will build up around plugholes and taps in baths and sinks, so don't forget to give them some TLC. The toilet is also susceptible to limescale issues, such as developing tide marks around the bottom of the toilet bowl.
To avoid this, add a dishwasher tablet to the bottom of the toilet and leave overnight. This will usually keep limescale tide marks and dark build up at bay. For sinks and baths, regularly wipe the area dry and clean small deposits before they become all the more stubborn.
Pay attention to corners, joints and other areas where water is allowed to sit and fester. A gentle cleaner and a soft cloth will usually do the job if you keep on top of the problem early. It will also help to restore shine to chrome fixtures and fittings, like taps.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you found it useful. Let me know in the comments how you like to keep limescale at bay in your bathroom and I'll see you all again soon with some brand new content!
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