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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to remove limescale from household appliances
• Method 2 of 3: How to descale faucets
• Method 3 of 3: How to remove limescale from the toilet
• Tips

Limescale is insoluble calcium carbonate. It is formed by the evaporation of water. Over time, mineral deposits build up to form white crystals. This plaque can often be found on faucets, faucets and showerheads. Fortunately, there is a way out! With a little effort and white vinegar, you can easily remove plaque and make your bathroom and kitchen shine like new!

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to remove limescale from household appliances

1. 1 Pour vinegar into a household appliance. White vinegar (acetic acid) is an excellent product that can remove any layer of scale without damaging the surface of the appliance. Acetic acid is safe. This substance is a great alternative to store-bought cleaning products.
   • To clean a teapot or coffee maker, pour equal parts water and vinegar into the appliance to be cleaned.
   • To remove plaque from a washing machine or dishwasher, pour vinegar into the detergent drawer.
   • Lemon juice is a great alternative to vinegar if you don't have it on hand.
2. 2 Leave the vinegar on for a while. If you are cleaning a coffee maker or kettle, pour and leave the vinegar in the empty appliance for one hour. This will allow the vinegar to enter the water compartment, where a large layer of plaque can usually be seen.
   • If you need to descale your washing machine or dishwasher, you don't need to let the vinegar sit for an hour, as described in the tip above.
3. 3 Turn on the appliance filled with vinegar. Boil the vinegar in a kettle or coffee maker (start the wash process if you are cleaning the washing machine) as usual. Acetic acid, when heated, will remove all scale from the appliance.
4. 4 Boil the water in the appliance. After boiling the vinegar, repeat the process without it, using only water. If you are cleaning a coffee maker and kettle, fill them with water and boil it. If you need to descale your washing machine or dishwasher, start the wash cycle without using soap or detergent. This will remove scale and residual vinegar from the appliance.
   • If you are cleaning your coffee maker or kettle, you can repeat the process several times to completely remove any remaining vinegar.

Method 2 of 3: How to descale faucets

1. 1 Dip a rag in the vinegar. Use a rag or towel that absorbs liquid well. Dip a rag in the vinegar solution. Make sure the rag is completely soaked in vinegar. Squeeze the rag lightly to prevent dripping. However, remember to keep it wet enough.
2. 2 Wrap the tap with a rag dipped in vinegar. Take a rag and wrap it around the faucet. Secure the rag to the tap using an elastic band. Make sure the entire area is covered with a rag dipped in vinegar. Leave the rag on the dirty area for one hour. Remove the rag after an hour.
   • Leaving the rag on a dirty surface for a long period of time will remove the most stubborn limescale.
3. 3 Wipe the faucet with a clean cloth. Your faucet will be as good as new! Use a clean cloth to remove residual vinegar and limescale. Use a cotton swab to remove plaque from hard-to-reach areas.
4. 4 Soak the tap in the vinegar. Typically, the most contaminated area is the faucet head. If there is no plaque on the surface of the faucet, but lime deposits remain on its nozzle, take a small glass, pour vinegar into it and lower the nozzle on the faucet into it.
   • Secure the glass with a towel and rubber band. Wrap a towel around the faucet nozzle that is submerged in a glass of vinegar and secure the towel with a rubber band.
   • Make sure the towel is snug against the tap. This will immerse the attachment in the vinegar.
5. 5 Wipe the faucet nozzle. After an hour, remove the towel and glass of vinegar. Use a clean cloth to wipe the faucet to remove any remaining limescale and vinegar. If you're cleaning a sink faucet, open it and wait for the water to drain for a few seconds. This will rinse off the rest of the vinegar.

Method 3 of 3: How to remove limescale from the toilet

1. 1 Lower the water level in the reservoir. To adjust the water level, rinse it off and turn the water level adjustment screw counterclockwise while flushing. Do this until there is very little or no water left in the toilet.
2. 2 Pour the borax and vinegar mixture down the toilet. Mix two to three cups of white vinegar with the same amount of borax. Pour the mixture down the toilet. The contaminated area must be exposed to the solution. Let the solution sit for two hours. Borax mixed with vinegar will remove limescale.
3. 3 Clean the toilet with a toilet brush. After two hours, go back to the toilet and clean the toilet with a brush.
4. 4 Flush out the toilet. After removing the limescale, flush out the toilet. The water will wash away the remaining limescale. If you are unable to remove plaque the first time, repeat the process. Repeat until completely descaled.
   • Do not forget to set the water level in the toilet.

Tips

• If you need to descale a flat surface, spray vinegar on the stained area and scrub the surface.
• Get in the habit of wiping down surfaces that are prone to limescale build-up in your home to prevent future build-up.