Remember when you squeezed lemon on fish and chips? That same acidic magic works wonders on lime scale. Simply cut a lemon in half, rub it directly onto the crusty faucet, and let it sit for ten minutes while you scroll through your phone. Rinse it off, and you’ll witness a miniature miracle—the white gunk just melts away like butter on a hot pancake.
If you don’t have a lemon handy, a bottle of white vinegar from the back of your cupboard is your best friend. Dishwashers and kettles love a good vinegar bath. Just pour a cup in, run a cycle, and imagine all that crud saying, “I’m outta here.”
But what about those stubborn shower doors?
Ah, the glass fortress of lime. For that, you need a bit of elbow grease—but only a little. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spritz it on the glass, let it sit for five minutes, then wipe with a damp cloth. If the scale is really stubborn (like a toddler refusing to leave the park), use a non-scratch sponge and a sprinkle of baking soda for extra grit.
Pro tip: After you clean, wipe the glass dry with an old t-shirt. This simple move stops new scale from forming and makes your shower look like a fancy hotel’s. You’ll feel like a cleaning wizard with a very specific superpower.
Stubborn lime stains? Here’s how to remove them. - WD40 India
