Toilet Limescale

talksr

Apologies for the poo subject.
I am in a new property, only been in for six months and I am getting limescale on the bowl of my toilets (same place on both toilets).

We have hard water, but I have not saved up enough pennies yet to get a water filter machine. I clean the toilets regularly with Duck toilet cleaner and a brush.

Is it worth me putting some bleach or something in the cistern? The marks in question just won't budge with my toilet brush. It is driving me mad...help! :mad:

Cornucopia

... from Lidl

Other limescale removers are available.

If the gel isn't thick enough to stay in place and act on the stain, soak a piece of toilet or kitchen paper to hold the liquid in place. Follow the directions (IIRC to leave in place for at least 5 mins).

Adding a cistern block (to the cistern) might help prevent recurrence, but I wouldn't recommend bleach (due to plastic mechanism).

talksr

Cornucopia wrote: »

... from Lidl

Other limescale removers are available.

If the gel isn't thick enough to stay in place and act on the stain, soak a piece of toilet or kitchen paper to hold the liquid in place. Follow the directions (IIRC to leave in place for at least 5 mins).

Adding a cistern block (to the cistern) might help prevent recurrence, but I wouldn't recommend
bleach (due to plastic mechanism).

Thank you for taking the time to post.
I do have Vikal which I am told is good, but I have only ever used it on the taps and shiny stuff that shows the limescale. I had never thought about maybe using that?

Sadly, there are no Lidl shops close to me. I have an Aldi, so maybe I will have a look in there.
I will get some cistern blocks too and see if they help.

Thanks again. I am a bit of a newbie at this as never had a place of my own before. Want to make sure I am doing things right!

Cornucopia

Yes, Viakal is perfect.

I don't think Aldi have a limescale remover. I only mention Lidl's because (a) I have some and it works well, and (b) it is cheap enough to buy to try out.

Ebe_Scrooge

Aldi probably have very similar own-brand products that are just as good.

Or you could go real old-school and use either coke ( as in coca-cola, not drugs !!! ) or vinegar. Both are acidic and will often dissolve limescale. Just use the cheapest own-brand stuff you can find, no need for an expensive branded version. Aldi/Lidl are again brilliant in this regard :-)

Bleach won't do much do shift limescale. It'll mask any dirt that's clinging to it, but you need something acidic to actually dissolve it and remove it permanently.

stragglebod

Vinegar. Stick it in your kettle overnight to descale that, then use it to descale your bog the next morning.

rach_k

If it's above the water line, I'd try Barkeeper's Friend. It hasn't failed on any task I've used it for yet.

worried_jim

Cornucopia wrote: »

... from Lidl

Other limescale removers are available.

If the gel isn't thick enough to stay in place and act on the stain, soak a piece of toilet or kitchen paper to hold the liquid in place. Follow the directions (IIRC to leave in place for at least 5 mins).

Adding a cistern block (to the cistern) might help prevent recurrence, but I wouldn't recommend bleach (due to plastic mechanism).

This stuff is brilliant! I buy it and give it to people.

Aylesbury_Duck

Another vote for vinegar here. Cheap and readily available. Soak kitchen roll and "wallpaper" the area with it, remove and bin the next day (don't flush kitchen roll) then wipe the surface clean. I use the same trick for taps, shower hoses & heads and plug holes.

General_Applause

You could try smearing some cheap brown sauce over the stain and leave it overnight.


It won't run off or dry up.


Yes, it may not look that good but I have had some success previously.

googler

Could it be that a previous cleaner has used an abrasive on the bowl and taken the glaze off?

Sorry, but the only way to establish this will be to run your finger(s) over it and see if it feels rough compared to the rest of the bowl.