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Limescale in shower

10 replies

Soodenim · 02/08/2025 11:30

Does anyone have any wise words on how to get rid of limescale marks in a shower - especially in tile grouting and on the door. We live in a hard water area.

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OrsolaRosso · 02/08/2025 11:38

Rinse, squeegee, wipe dry. After every shower. Then it won't build up in the first place.

beetr00 · 02/08/2025 11:38

@Soodenim

Viakal Limescale remover is very effective

eta; my water supply contains high levels of hard water minerals such as calcium and magnesium (over 201ppm)

Iliveonabighill · 02/08/2025 17:57

Ooh my fav topic! Get Viakal, as mentioned above. Coat all surfaces with it (keep windows open). Let it sit for a bit, maybe 5-20 mins, then rub with a cloth, then rinse. Use squeegee.
Repeat as many times as needed.
I recently had to repeat this about 5 times on a really built up shower door. I just did it over the course of a week or two, each time I needed to shower.*
I also managed to do my mum's glass shower door in 24 hours. Because it was tough glass, I risked using a green scrubby pad rather than my usual J cloth, as I didn't think it would scratch the glass link. It worked!
I live in a ridiculously hard water area.
*There were also some proper crusts of limescale on the bottom of this door, which I took a Stanley knife to, and scraped them off. V satisfying.

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 02/08/2025 18:00

As PP, Viacal is probably best.
I did try the recent tip of using a magic sponge on the screen. Did improve it a bit.
I think the real answer is to keep on top of it daily. It's a pita.

LittleArithmetics · 03/08/2025 12:19

I used to use Viakal but now I just use white vinegar. Also Method spray after a shower will stop it building up in the first place.

itsmeafterall · 03/08/2025 12:27

I make the Nancy birtwhistoe recipe (v easy).

Works like a dream

All of her recipes are so easy. I'm such a convert.

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Jitterbuggs · 03/08/2025 12:28

You can put cling film over your preferred descaling cleaner to keep it damp and working for longer. This helps a lot.

milkandhoney2 · 03/08/2025 12:31

Second method spray after a shower, I love the passion fruit one

unsync · 03/08/2025 13:01

White vinegar, but check it doesn't damage the grout first. Then either install a softener or use squeegee and shower spray every time. It doesn't take long.

HundredMilesAnHour · 03/08/2025 13:10

Bower Collective’s limescale remover is much more effective than Viakal. Even my cleaner was impressed. 😂

Once you’ve got the shower screen in decent shape, use Neat Daily Shower Clean (or Method’s equivalent) after every shower. Literally just spray it on, leave for a few mins and then squeegee it off (I have a OXO squeegee with a wall holder in my shower). Takes seconds and keeps the shower screen looking perfect.

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