María Fernández, cleaning expert: ‘To remove limescale from the toilet, fill the edges with kitchen paper and soak it with vinegar.’

Limescale in the toilet bowl is caused by the build-up of minerals from the water, especially in areas with hard water. No matter how much we clean the toilet bowl every week, limescale builds up in hidden areas. This is due to the accumulation of minerals in the water, especially in areas with hard water, resulting in difficult-to-remove yellow stains that stick to the surface enamel.

Fortunately, it is possible to remove limescale from the toilet without using harsh products, using an ingredient that you probably already have at home. This household cleaning trick has gained popularity among those looking for more sustainable and economical solutions when it comes to keeping their bathroom fixtures in good condition, even removing the most hidden and difficult limescale.

Among the many natural methods available, one stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. This is explained by María Fernández, cleaning expert and content creator on the TikTok account (@marianordichouse), where she shares practical tips for daily cleaning using concentrated cleaning vinegar as the main ingredient.

Vinegar and kitchen paper for the toilet rim

‘To clean limescale from the toilet rim, fill the rim with kitchen paper and soak it well with vinegar,’ explains Fernández in one of her videos. The procedure is as simple as it is effective: once the vinegar has been applied, leave it to work overnight. ‘Leave it to sit overnight, remove the paper and you’ll see that it’s spotless,’ she adds. The vinegar remains soaked in the paper and acts on contact with a surface that we don’t usually clean.

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This use of vinegar is also useful in other areas of the home. For the dishwasher, she recommends an express clean by placing a glass of white vinegar in the top rack and selecting a short cycle with hot water. In her words, ‘it cleans grease and removes odours’.