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Plughole Limescale

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  • lofty_cherrytree
    lofty_cherrytree Posts: 174 Forumite
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    Think bleach does it - I mean it destroys the chrome.
  • Albertfalcor
    Albertfalcor Posts: 43 Forumite
    Does anyone have any great tips for cleaning a sink plug hole? Ours is very old and a sad shade of brown (mixed in with some blue I think from all the chemicals!)

    Thanks :-) !
  • SeniorSam
    SeniorSam Posts: 1,674 Forumite
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    Use bleach and a longish pipe brush.
    I'm a retired IFA who specialised for many years in Inheritance Tax, Wills and Trusts. I cannot offer advice now, but my comments here and on Legal Beagles as Sam101 are just meant to be helpful. Do ask questions from the Members who are here to help.
  • mrsmortenharket
    mrsmortenharket Posts: 2,131 Forumite
    Bleach.
    It will make it sparkle.
  • DigForVictory
    DigForVictory Posts: 12,145 Forumite
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    Caustic soda down the pipe. Plug in, supermarket budget cola (sub 40 pence for 2 litres, & not the diet stuff) glugged in & left overnight.
    Review the scene in the morning.
  • Seakay
    Seakay Posts: 4,270 Forumite
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    citric acid is best for getting of limescale etc - leave crystals on there for several hours and then scrub well. Can take a few applications if there's a thick layer to get rid of.
  • DianneB
    DianneB Posts: 884 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    I put in a wodge of cotton wool and pour over white vinegar, leave overnight and scrub in the morning. Works well.
    Slightly bitter
  • Albertfalcor
    Albertfalcor Posts: 43 Forumite
    Thank you everyone, I posted this and it got moved so I forgot all about it! will give these a try :-)
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