Hard water is a serious problem because it leads to the accumulation of limescale in places that come into contact with water, especially in the shower. This limescale becomes more and more difficult to remove. Since water in Ukraine is hard almost everywhere, it is useful to know how to deal with limescale with home remedies.

As OBOZREVATEL found out, the basis of limescale is a mineral called calcium carbonate. It easily forms layers, which become significantly stronger over time. However, it is possible to destroy the deposits. To do this, you need acid-based products, and not necessarily aggressive ones. Here are some life hacks on how and what to use to do it.

How to clean the shower enclosure

Experts call a solution of white vinegar in equal proportions with water an effective and environmentally friendly home remedy. It is able to clean not only lime, but also soap residues that can also collect on surfaces.

Pour the same amount of water and vinegar into a spray bottle, shake to mix them properly, and apply the resulting liquid directly to the areas contaminated with limescale. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. During this time, the vinegar should soften the lime.

After that, wipe the limescale stain with a brush or sponge. If not all of the limescale is removed, the procedure can be repeated. At the end of the cleaning process, rinse the cabin with water to wash off any vinegar residue.

How to clean shower heads

As the shower head comes into direct contact with hard water, limescale build-up is inevitable. Over time, this can lead to blockages and affect the water pressure.

To remove limescale from the shower head, give it a vinegar soak. Pour the product into a sturdy bag or fill a large enough container with it and immerse the shower head in the vinegar. The bag can be secured to the shower head with an elastic band. For the object to be cleaned well, it must be completely covered with vinegar.

The head should soak for several hours - all day or overnight, for example. Afterwards, remove the nozzle from the vinegar and scrub it well with a brush. The vinegar should come off easily.

How to prevent limescale build-up

Lime builds up on surfaces when hard water dries naturally on them. Therefore, to reduce the problem, all wet surfaces should be wiped dry after use.

And in any case, cleaning with vinegar should be repeated once a month. This will help to remove plaque in advance before it becomes persistent and becomes a significant problem.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told how to get rid of the smell of sewage from the pipes in the bathroom.

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