Limescale in toilet

Aura

Also, limescale can be a sign of a slow drip leak from the cistern, which will wash away high up scale removing gel before it takes effect.

I am disabled so this is worrying, should I call a plumber?

If the limescale is really bad take the water out first.

I would do but being disabled is a problem.

PollyWollyDoodle

Pump the loo brush up and down to push the water round the bend, it takes a while but eventually you'll have it almost empty. Black Harpic is the answer in my experience. The only other thing that worked for me was citric acid - I had some left from an experiment making home-made bath bombs. I tipped it down the loo and it worked brilliantly.

coffeehound

Is it above the water or below? For scale under the water I found the harpic tablets to be effective. Two at once left for 12 hours if possible. Available for in some bargain shops.

lewishardwick

HG do a toilet restorer kit that worked for me. Found it in B&Q.

Spendless

It's the limescale remover tablets for toilets that work for me.


https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/262749519

Aura

coffeehound wrote: »

Is it above the water or below? For scale under the water I found the harpic tablets to be effective. Two at once left for 12 hours if possible. Available for in some bargain shops.

above the water at the back where the flush water comes down. We have chalk in the water. Where do I get citric acid please?

-taff

You could use a pumice stone. It's softer than porcelain so won't scratch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htS5p8swVEk