Kitchen Sink -Limescale

colcheslad

Hi all,

I wondered if someone might be able to advise on this horrible limescale problem I've got on my kitchen sink. I've tried Cilit Bang to no avail so I think I need something stronger, but I've got no idea what!

Anyone familiar with something that might get this out?

Many thanks

cattie

Have you tried vinegar? Malt would do, but white is preferable. Soak some kitchen roll with vinegar & carefully place & wrap round any areas with the limescale. Leave as long as possible (overnight would be good) before removing kitchen roll. For bad build up of limescale you might need more than one application to completely remove.

colcheslad

Thanks Cattie - only tried the Cillit so far.

OK - I'll give that a go, I've heard good things about vinegar so hopefully it will help, thanks again

nofoollikeold

Kilrock or Ataka. Very effective, but both give off strong fumes so need very good ventilation.

keith969

HG limescale remover is what you want. Available from places like Robert Dyas, B&Q etc. Make sure you use rubber gloves when applying as its pretty strong.

colcheslad

Thanks nofoollikeold and Keith, they looks much more meatier than Cilit. I'll give them a go if I fail with the (cheaper) vinegar method, this is MSE after all :money:

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It's a lot quicker to scrape the heaviest stuff off, and then finish off the remainder with cleaner (or a pot scourer).

Purplepenguin88

Kilrock gel - available in b&q etc.
The gel is great is much better as it stays put rather than running off.

colcheslad

Purplepenguin88 and nofoollikeold, Kilrock did the job, 20mins later its as good as new!



For the next challenge, how can I get rid of this mould on my washing machine seal?



Thanks all, you've made it all so much easier :beer:

I_have_spoken

>how can I get rid of this mould on my washing machine seal?<

Spray with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, you can get it at the pharmacy counter in Boots

colcheslad

I_have_spoken wrote: »

>how can I get rid of this mould on my washing machine seal?<

Spray with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, you can get it at the pharmacy counter in Boots

Thanks IHC, it looks like I have to ask at the counter? Any tips to get it without mentioning cleaning washing machines