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Best product for cleaning bathroom in a hard water area

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BlueLeopardPrint · 17/09/2026 13:23

Just that really. I absolutely hate cleaning the bathroom and I think I’m relying too much on viakal when the limescale builds up. What cleaners work best for you, and do you use the same one for everywhere. Also is it worth getting a glass vacuum sucker thing for the shower? Ta in advance.

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NetballHoop · 17/09/2026 13:28

Daily shower spray helps slow down the build up. Otherwise I think Viacal and the HG limescale treatment are pretty similar in effectiveness.

One day I WILL get a water softener installed.

Peonies12 · 17/09/2026 13:37

Just use a normal squeegee on the tiles and glass after a shower to, makes a difference

Tortephant · 17/09/2026 13:40

You need an acid for Limescale. So either white vinegar or citric acid. both cheap and very effective

Fiddlesticks1 · 17/09/2026 15:00

I use Which recommended method. Citric acid and warm water in spray bottle. Spray all over glass, leave for a few minutes and scrub with non scratch scourer. Repeat and then dry. They recommend a vacuum but we bought the large magic wipe cloths and they are brilliant. We wipe down the shower with them after every use. Just takes a couple of minutes
For chrome/ stainless steel, I use BarKeepers Friend. It’s brilliant.
Both are available on Amazon.

YertleTheTurtle · 17/09/2026 15:05

Tortephant · 17/09/2026 13:40

You need an acid for Limescale. So either white vinegar or citric acid. both cheap and very effective

Yes to both of these!

I spray the glass with white vinegar every week or 2, leave it a minute then rub it down with a sponge that has a bit of roughness, then rinse. Takes 2 minutes, works brilliantly.

I use citric acid for the kitchen sink and kettle.

Nat6999 · 20/09/2026 03:29

Buy a spin scrubber, you can attach a nylon pad that makes short work of limescale, I have a head for mine that I keep especially for scrubbing the inside of my toilet, it gets right under the rim & inside the bowl, I'm lucky to live in a soft water area but still get that horrible line where the water comes up to that needs to be scrubbed off.

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