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Looking for a solution to get rid of hard water scale.

(15 Posts)
Lovetopaint037 Thu 18-May-23 20:01:59

The scale is around the end of the tap. That is where the water comes out. Thinking maybe of something that can be left on to let it work. Grateful for ideas that you may have. Many thanks.

karmalady Thu 18-May-23 20:51:54

kitchen tap normally has an end that unscrews, unscrew and immerse in vinegar

Other taps, hold a cup of vinegar up to the tap

Theexwife Thu 18-May-23 21:21:15

If the end doesn't screw off, most do, cut the finger from an old pair of rubber gloves, fill with a descaler and slide over tap.

Septimia Thu 18-May-23 22:26:06

I might be wrong, but I think that WD40 works. Worth a try, perhaps.

Nannytopsy Thu 18-May-23 22:56:13

Thick viakal, not the spray type, in a small plastic bag tied onto the tap. Also works if you tie it onto the shower head. Or citric acid dissolved In a little water

lemsip Fri 19-May-23 00:27:56

white vinegar or lemon juice are good for this,
other remedies on you tube

Coolgran65 Fri 19-May-23 02:49:27

Use a descaler liquid on a bit of a rag, or cottonwool, put it on the end of the tap secured with some clingfilm. Leave it overnight.

shysal Fri 19-May-23 09:46:26

If you don't want to use any of the above good tips, there is a gadget for the job.
Tap descaler

Jaxjacky Fri 19-May-23 09:52:35

I used Viakal, thé thick one too, just drip some on, leave it a couple of hours, then wipe off.

grandMattie Fri 19-May-23 09:55:31

Me too, with Viakal liquid, but I use a small ballooon!

Hetty58 Fri 19-May-23 11:12:05

Half a lemon, twisted on well, then held on overnight with clingfilm.

AreWeThereYet Fri 19-May-23 13:43:13

I usually wedge half a lemon on the end of the tap, wrap an elastic band around and leave for a few hours or overnight.

fancythat Fri 19-May-23 17:39:09

Solved mine recently, after many years.
Cillit Bang 100% limescale remover.
Didnt even take much elbow grease.

Lovetopaint037 Fri 19-May-23 20:33:35

Brilliant!!! What wonderful replies. I am spoilt for choice. Tomorrow morning I will set too. Thank you all again. I am taking screen shots of your replies.

Lovetopaint037 Sun 21-May-23 11:36:18

Thank you. I managed to put a plastic glove full of vinegar and twisted around tap. Left it all day and overnight. Rubbed it with a used (so not too rough) Scotchbright . Success it worked. Thank you.