LIMESCALE build up can be a stubborn stain that seems impossible to remove. One woman shared the DIY hack she swears by for leaving her surfaces sparkling clean. In her viral video, TikTok user Jo (@cleanupwithjo) demonstrated the simple technique. She revealed that the entire cleaning process only takes a matter of minutes to complete. Jo explained that she was tackling the limescale buildup in her dad's bathroom.
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For her tutorial, she focused on the stain that had formed around the flusher. First, the TikToker took a scrub brush and scooped out a small amount of cleaning paste. She then worked it into the groove around the flusher and scrubbed it. Once she had covered the area, lifting up most of the limescale that had gathered, Jo wiped the area down with a sponge. The cleaning enthusiast revealed the exact cleaning paste she used for the job.
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And the good news is it won't set you back much. She shouted out the £1 Astonish Cleaning Paste, available from Poundland, in the caption of the clip. Jo then introduced the second step, which is essential for a gleaming finish. "The iconic duo of cleaning paste and a white vinegar soak," Jo told her followers. You can pick up a bottle of Bramwells Distilled Vinegar for just 35p from Aldi. She spritzed the household essential on the previously stained area and left it for 10 minutes.
Once the vinegar had soaked in, Jo used her sponge to wipe up any excess moisture. Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:. She showed her audience a before and after comparison of the flusher. TikTok users shared their thoughts on the hack in the comments section. "Oooh, the way the big bit came out was so satisfying," wrote one viewer. "Vinegar is the best," agreed another impressed commenter.
