Banish shower screen limescale and have them gleaming with 1 natural item

Whilst numerous household cleaning challenges can be tackled using white vinegar, it doesn't always deliver optimal results. Regarding shower screenlimescale, a cleaning expert has suggested a natural alternative she favours, with many backing her recommendation.

Posting on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, Michelle Davis sought "best cleaning product recommendations to attack the shower screen", which prompted nearly 100 replies. Professional cleaner Anna Crucitti responded: "Hello, I'm a deep clean specialist. I'd spray a strong limescale remover (a citric acid solution is my choice), let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse well. I prefer citric acid to white vinegar as it's powerful on the glass but not on the chromed areas."

Another member concurred, Marsha Leach said: "Citric acid, cut in half with water. Spray the glass. Leave it even overnight if needed. Wet the scrub daddy and use it to clean the glass. Rinse. Game-changer. The screen will be limescale-free and gleaming."

Sophie, a cleaner from the Sustainable Lazy blog, has revealed the ideal homemade citric acid spray for tackling limescale and soap residue.

She noted that "citric acid is effective" for eliminating limescale, soap deposits, rust and tea and coffee marks.

Limescale has alkaline properties, meaning "it can be dissolved by an acid", including citric acid.

Sophie said: "If your limescale has built up, it can become stubborn to remove.

"The easiest solution is to combine citric acid with hot water and leave it to soak. If it's particularly bad, it may need more than one attempt."

To concoct a citric acid spray, you should mix one tablespoon of citric acid per 250ml. This recipe can be adjusted depending on the size of your bottle, for instance, if your bottle is 750ml, you would use three tablespoons of citric acid.

On this occasion, Sophie chose to use 470ml of boiling water in which she mixed two tablespoons of citric acid. The hot water aids in dissolving the citric acid crystals.

Once cooled, decant your cooled water and citric acid solution into an empty spray bottle and apply to your shower screen. Allow it to sit for several minutes before wiping down the screen.

After you've eliminated the build-up of limescale, using your homemade citric acid spray regularly on shower screens and other affected areas "will prevent the limescale from getting bad again".