HG Toilet Cleaner Gel Super Powerful, Effective Bathroom/WC Descaler Cleans Toilet Bowl & Under Loo Rim, Limescale & Stain Remover (500 ml) - 322050106

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Both vinegar and lemon juice are suitable for getting rid of limescale in your washing machine and dishwasher.

Cleaning a badly stained toilet is all about waiting for the right time to strike. We don’t mean waiting for someone to get up off of the toilet, although that can massively help you gain access to the troubled area. What we mean is leaving the toilet cleaner to work.

Choosing the best toilet cleaner depends on your needs and cleaning preferences. For example, you might live in an area with hard water and struggle with limescale, or you might want to swap chemical-based toilet cleaners for more environmentally-friendly options. Here are some things to consider when deciding which toilet cleaner is right for you: Type Plungers are a stalwart option for clearing toilet clogs. Plungers create a seal in your toilet piping and work by creating air and water pressure, which works to push through the material clogging your toilet. Method Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner How to Buy the Best & Strongest Toilet Cleaner Method of Application Vinegar method: Pour vinegar into a spray bottle and coat your taps in it (ensuring all the limescale affected parts are covered). Leave the solution to sit for 30 minutes and then use a sponge to scrub it clean.

Toilets collect germs frequently and in large quantities. To ensure you’re minimizing the germs in and around your toilet, clean the bowl around once a week. Meanwhile, toilet tanks should be cleaned twice a year to avoid the buildup of mildew, rust, and grime. Can toilet bowl cleaners be used for other types of cleaning? Just spray and wait, then wipe off. The foam consistency clings to vertical surfaces like tiles, which makes it even more effective. Pros Liquid cleaners are the easiest to apply via a spray or squeeze bottle. Toilet cleaning systems with disposable scouring pads simplify the process, too, while powders and gel discs take more time to apply. But with this nifty product, all you need to do is fill it up with a limescale remover then loop the Tap Head Cleaner over your tap and leave it to soak for 15 minutes. Lakeland sells an accompanying Limey Tap Descaler that you can use with the Limey, but you can also choose a different limescale remover or even opt for a natural one such as white vinegar or citric acid.If you’re not keen on the smell of vinegar this solution might be good for you. The smell of lemon will help to take out the sharp vinegar odour. Vinegar can be a bit smelly to work with, so always open a window to keep the air circulating as you clean. If you’ve tried this method and you’ve not had the desired result, try the solutions below. White Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda Astonish tablets overnight and a good scrub with a silicone loo brush. Result.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user 70isaLimitNotaTarget) Wear gloves – This will protect you from harmful bacteria, splashes and potential skin irritation from cleaning solutions. A. Removing the water first can be helpful for thoroughly cleaning all areas of the bowl. The best way to do this is to pour about half a gallon of water into the bowl. This extra water causes the toilet to flush automatically. By not pressing the handle, the water from the fill tank won’t refill the bowl. Q. Can I use the toilet bowl cleaner to clean the rest of the toilet?

Once you’ve poured the cleaner into the toilet, use a brush or cloth and start scrubbing the toilet sides to ensure the cleaner is all over the bowl. For a deep and thorough clean, scrub the toilet bowl sides, under the rim and the toilet u-bend. Leave the cleaner to sit for as long as the label tells you to - this is often between 20 to 30 minutes, but if you’re doing a deep clean or have stubborn stains, you can leave it for several hours or even overnight. Get a new toilet brush every six months or earlier if you notice significant staining or damage to the brush – the toilet brush is a lovely little place for germs to set up home in. Also, don’t buy metal brushes, as they tend to mark the bowl. Similar to Harpic’s offering, these tablets take away all the hard work of cleaning the toilet as all you have to do is place one in the bowl and leave the foaming action to do its thing for just 20 minutes. If you want a deeper clean, you can leave a tablet or two in overnight and flush in the morning. Since the shape is so different to a standard brush you’ll have to adjust your cleaning technique somewhat, but it’s well worth the effort for the added toilet cleanliness and brush longevity. The stand is also pretty good, if a little lightweight, and there’s an option to mount it onto the wall using a strong adhesive pad. Wall mounted or not, the stand comes in three parts, so is simple to take apart and clean, and it has good ventilation at the base.Let's be real: Cleaning your toilet is pretty much the worst chore. Between scrubbing stains and blasting away germs, it can also take forever. To get a deep clean without all the scrubbing, you need the best toilet bowl cleaners for tough stains. Inside: flush and brush, especially under the rim, then flush again. Then squirt with Harpic Power Plus, which is the only thing that keeps the limescale at bay, and bleach on alternate days.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user LakieLady) A cleaner designed to remove hard-water stains such as CLR toilet bowl cleaner can effectively remove limescale and soap scum. Apply the cleaner directly to the stain with a brush, cloth, or sponge and let soak for 2 minutes. Rinse promptly with cold water. Q. Can I use toilet cleaner for other applications? HG’s professional range is ideal for heavy-duty cleaning, and their limescale remover is no different. This high concentrate bathroom descaler is suitable for removing limescale from your taps, shower, plastic bath, sink, shower door, tiles and shower head. The new formula also makes your surfaces dirt- and water-repellent, which helps to prevent stain build-ups and makes cleaning easier. For the best results, use Cillit Bang regularly (at least once a week). Pros

Stardrops’ The Pink Stuff Paste is suitable for kitchen and bathroom limescale removal and works on surfaces such as ceramic tiles, showers, glass, sinks, saucepans, outdoor furniture, and paintwork. I use anti-bac wipes on the seat, outside, cistern and handle. I use Harpic and a bog brush in the loo.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user MegaClutterSlut)Denture cleaning tablets such as these from Steradent are used to remove stains and bacteria from dentures. And, you can also pop them into your toilet bowl to get the same effect. The Clorox name is virtually synonymous with bleach, so it’s no surprise that the company’s affordable toilet tablets rely on bleach as an effective disinfectant and whitening agent. The automatic-action tablets are dropped into the toilet’s tank, where they slowly dispense the product with each flush to continuously clean, prevent stubborn stains, and deodorize.