Stop using vinegar to clean limescale from toilets when 1 natural item works in 15 minutes

If you've noticed brown stains creeping across your toilet bowl, fear not as it's not dirt but rather mineral deposits known as limescale. These deposits include iron, calcium, magnesium and lime, which gradually cause the limescale to turn brown.

Limescale can be stubborn, setting like concrete, and no amount of scrubbing with a standard toilet brush will budge it. And when it turns an unsightly brown hue, your loo appears grubby despite regular cleaning. Before reaching for the bleach, bear in mind that bleach doesn't actually remove limescale; it merely bleaches it white, making it less visible.

Fortunately, TikTok user Jottie from @jottiesjournal has revealed the "perfect" natural remedy for banishing toilet limescale is citric acid, which she claims is also effective against mould, reports the Express.

She explained: "Citric acid is a great naturally powerful product to remove both limescale and mould, making it perfect for our toilets.

"I simply diluted two tablespoons of citric acid in warm water and poured it into an empty spray bottle.

"I also placed two teaspoons in the toilet; you may need more depending on how bad your limescale is. I left for 15 minutes, but if bad, leave overnight."

Citric acid is often celebrated as one of the most versatile natural cleaners, ideal for sprucing up your toilet.

Its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, de-greasing and whitening properties have made it a go-to solution for countless individuals worldwide.

Limescale can be a pesky problem, but when it encounters citric acid, it dissolves into calcium citrate, a soluble salt that's a breeze to rinse off without any vigorous scrubbing required.

Cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie endorses the use of citric acid for sprucing up toilets, highlighting its efficacy and safety compared to conventional cleaning products.

She advised, "Using citric acid to clean your toilet is not only an effective but also a safe alternative to commercial cleaners."

For optimal outcomes, Crombie suggests allowing the citric acid to work its magic in the loo for "at least one hour" or even "overnight".